Nadeem
Born: 1941-07-19
Known For: Acting
Biography
Nadeem Baig (born Mirza Nazeer Baig; July 19, 1941), best known by his screen name Nadeem (Urdu: ندیم ), is a legendary Pakistani actor, singer, and producer whose career spans over five decades. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures in South Asian cinema, he dominated Pakistani Urdu cinema during the 1970s and 1980s as its leading box-office hero. After starting as a playback singer, Baig made a star-making acting debut in the 1967 blockbuster Chakori. He went on to star in over 200 films, forming an iconic on-screen pairing with actress Shabnam in classic hits like Pehchan (1975) and the record-breaking romance Aina (1977). As cinema evolved, he transitioned smoothly into respected character roles, featuring in modern hits like Superstar (2019), Parey Hut Love (2019), and television dramas such as Ishq e Laa. A decorated veteran, Baig holds a record 16 Nigar Awards for Best Actor and was honored with the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Government of Pakistan in 1997.
Filmography
2022
- Zarrar as Colonel Mustajab
2019
- Parey Hut Love as Faisal
- Superstar as Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
2017
2016
2014
- The System as Pesh Imam
2013
- Main Hoon Shahid Afridi as Imam Deen
2011
- Bhai Log : All About Nation as Abba Bhai
- Love Mein Ghum as Dr. Kanwal
2007
- Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga as Dr. Azeem
2006
2002
- Lux Style Awards as Self
2001
2000
1997
- Umar Mukhtar as DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
- Karam Data
- Anchal
- Raja Pakistani
- Mafia
- Hum Tumharay Hain as Shaukat
- Deewane Tere Pyar Ke as Kiran's Father
- Aulad Ki Kasam
- Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
1996
1993
- Khuda Gawah
- Insaniyat as Rehmat Ali
- Aroosa
- Qasam
1992
1990
- Leader
- Insaniyat Kay Dushman as Deputy Shehzad Khan
- Aasmaan
- Bulandi
- Raja
1988
- Bazar-e-Husn as Tariq
- Mukhra as Pohla
- Meri Adalat
1986
- Hesaab
- Faisla as Dilawar
- Qatil Ki Talash as Jibran
1985
1984
- Kamyabi
- Lazawal as Buhadur
- Basera as Akbar
- Yeh Kaise Hua
- Khush Naseeb
1980
- Saima as Nawaab Bahadur
- Bandish (The Bar)
- Rishta
- Badalte Mausam
- Hum Dono
- Mehal Mere Sapno Ka
- Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath as Shahid
1979
- Pakeeza as Irfan
1977
1975
- Umang
- Roshni
- Dil Nasheen
- Zanjeer
- Palki
- Haar Gaya Insaan as Arshad
- Zeenat as Waqar
- Jab Jab Phool Khilay as Nadeem Mirza
- Farz Aur Mamta
- Pehchan as Jaanu
- Anari as Farmoo
1974
- Miss Hippy
- Intezar
- Samaj
- Bhool
- Do Badan as Nasir
- Dil Lagi as Raja
- Bahisht
- Phool Mere Gulshan Ka as Bhoola
- Mitti Kay Putlay (Dolls of Clay)
- Shama
- Sharafat
1973
1968
- Behan Bhai
- Qulli
- Sangdil as Anwar
- Chand Aur Chandni as Anwar
1967
- Chakori as Anu
- Chotey Sahib