Shanawas Prem Nazir is an Indian actor who appears in

Malayalam film Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam ...

. He is the son of legendary Malayalam actor

Prem Nazir Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indi ...

(Evergreen Hero of Malayalam Cinema). He has acted in more than 50 Malayalam films.

Background

Shanawas was born at

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populati ...

, as the son of Prem Nazir and his wife Habeeba Beevi. He has three sisters. He had his primary education from Chirayakeezhu English Medium School, Montfort School, Yercaud and pursued master's degree in English literature from

The New College, Chennai The New College ( ta, புதுக்கல்லூரி) is an institution of higher education in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1951, the institution is one of the affiliated colleges of the University of Madras, with autonomous statu ...

. He made his debut through Premageethangal, a Malayalam movie in 1981. He made his comeback through the 2011 Malayalam movie, China Town.

Family

Shanawas is settled in Malaysia. Shanawas's wife Ayisha beevi is the daughter of the eldest sister of

, Late Suleikha Beevi. The couple have two sons Shameer Khan and Ajith Khan. Shameer tried his luck in Malayalam movie Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action but was unsuccessful and is now working as a Manager and Vlogger in Malaysia. Ajith Khan is working in Australia.

Selected filmography

* Janaganamana (2022) * March Randam Vyazham (2019) *

Kuppivala ''Kuppivala'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, written by Moidu Padiyath directed by S. S. Rajan and produced by N. Krishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sukumari, Ambika and Bahadoor. It was released on 7 May 1965. Plot Cast ...

(2017) * At Once (2015) *

Kumbasaram ''Kumbasaram: The Confession'' is a 2015 Malayalam thriller film written and directed by Aneesh Anwar, starring Jayasurya, Honey Rose, Vineeth and Priyanka. The film features music composed by Vishnu Mohan Sithara. The music label was Muzik247 ...

(2015) * Garbhasreeman (2014) *

Zachariayude Garbhinikal ''Zachariayude Garbhinikal'' ( is a Malayalam–language comedy-drama film written and directed by Aneesh Anwar. The film narrates the incidents in the life of a gynaecologist ''Dr.Zacharia'' and five women who come into his life. Lal appears ...

(2013) * Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013) *

Dolls A doll is a physical model, model typically of a human or humanoid character, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have also been used in traditional religious rituals throughout the world. Traditional dolls made of materials such as clay and ...

(2013) *

Veeraputhran ''Veeraputhran'' ( ml, വീരപുത്രൻ; en, "Brave Son") is a 2011 Malayalam historical film directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed based on the story written by N. P. Mohammed, which is based on the life of Indian Freedom fighter and anti- ...

(2011) * China Town (2011) *

Kanyakumari Express Kanniyakumari (; , referring to Devi Kanya Kumari), also known as Cape Comorin, is a city in Kanniyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and the southernmost city in mainland Ind ...

(2010) * Oridathoru Postman 2010 as Doctor *

Nammal Thammil ''Nammal Thammil'' is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Viji Thampi, starring Prithviraj, Indrajith and Geetu Mohandas. the film was completed on 16 January 2004, but got released on 27 March 2009. Plot The story starts in an Engineering Col ...

(2009) * Kaliyodam (2003) * Koumara Swapnangal (1991) *

Neelagiri Neelagiri Therku Thottam, commonly known as Neelagiri, is a panchayat town in the Thanjavur taluk of the Thanjavur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a part of the Thanjavur urban agglomeration. Demographics India census A ce ...

(1991) * Veendum Oru Adhyarathri (1991) * Ragam Sree Ragam (1990) * Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru (1989) as Maruthan *

Arhatha ''Arhatha'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. The film stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Rekha and Suresh Gopi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Plot The story revolves arou ...

(1990) * Maharaajaavu (1989) * Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989) as Rajesh * Lal Americayil (1989) *

Chithram ''Chithram'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film was produced by P. K. R. Pillai under his production house Shirdi Sai Creations, and stars Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Ve ...

(1988) * Mangalyachaarthu (1987) as Rahul * Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987) *

Jaathi Pookkal ''Jaathi Pookkal'' is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A.P.Rathinam for Lavanya Films. The film stars Shanavas and Nalini. Cast *Shanavas * Nalini * K. K. Soundar *Goundamani *Ennatha Kannaiya *Y. Vijaya * T. K. S. Natarajan ...

(1987) (Tamil - Unreleased) * Bhagavaan (1986) *

Onnam Prathi Olivil ''Onnam Prathi Olivil'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby and produced by A. P. Lal. The film stars Rahman and Kamini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Cast *Rahman *Kamini *T. G. Ravi *Shanav ...

(1985) * Aazhi (1985) *

Orikkal Oridathu ''Orikkal Oridathu'' ( ml, ഒരിക്കൽ ഒരിടത്ത്) is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Jeassy, starring Madhu, Prem Naseer, Sreevidya, Rahman. Plot The film begins showing the relationship between two college mates, Set ...

(1985) * Shantam Bheekaram (1985) * Mukhyamantri (1985) * Uyarthezhunelppu (1985) * Velichamillatha Veethi (1984) * Umaanilayam (1984) as Raju * Ningalil Oru Sthree (1984) * Kadamattathachan (1984) as Kunjali * Amme Naaraayana (1984) * Mouna Raagam(1983) as Raju * Maniyara (1983) as Ayoob * Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) as Dr. Ashok * Prathijnja (1983) as Ravindran * Himam (1983) as Renji * Kaffa Thuppal (1983) as Padmavahakan / Aanapindam * Ee Yugam (1983) as Prasad *

Mazhanilaavu ''Mazha Nilaavu'' is a 1983 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by S. A. Salam and produced by K. A. Divakaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bahadoor and Poornima Jayaram in the lead roles. The f ...

(1983) as Jayan *

Justice Raja ''Justice Raja'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Menaka, Balan K. Nair and K. R. Vijaya. The film has musical score by Gangai Amaran. The film was a remake of Telugu film '' ...

(1983) as Sankar *

Rathilayam ''Rathilayam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Madhu. The film stars Madhu, Silk Smitha and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer and M. G. Radhakrishnan. Cast *M ...

(1983) * Aadhipathyam (1983) as Prakash *

Irattimadhuram ''Irattimadhuram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Krishnachandran, K. R. Vijaya and Master Rajakumaran Thampi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Prem Nazi ...

(1982) as Surendran * Ivan Oru Simham (1982) * Gaanam (1982) * Mylanchi (1982) as Mansoor * Koritharicha Naal (1982) * Aasha (1982) as Boban * Premageethangal (1981)

Television

* Shankupushpam ( Asianet) *

Kadamattathu Kathanar Kadamattathu Kathanar ( a Syrian Orthodox Church priest of Kadamattom church) also known as Kadamattathachan (Father Kadamattom) was a priest (Kathanar) who is believed to have possessed supernatural powers and whose legends are closely related ...

( Asianet) *Ammathottil ( Asianet) *Vikramadithyan ( Asianet) *Veluthakathreena/Kanalpoovu (

Kairali TV Kairali TV is an Indian Malayalam-language general entertainment television channel owned by Kairali TV Network (Malayalam Communications Limited). It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram. It was launched on 17 August 2000. The channel is b ...

) *Summer in America (

) *Sathyameva Jayathe ( Surya TV) *Manasariyathe ( Surya TV)

References

External links

* *http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=3&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=S *http://www.mallumovies.org/artist/shanawas *http://www.malayalamcinema.com/star-details.php?member_id=339 *http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movieslist.php?a=6873
Shanawas at MSI
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