Acting
Nadeem
Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi cinema · 217 credits
Born
19 July 1941 (age 85)
Also known as Nadeem Baig · Mirza Nazir Baig
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.
Known for
Filmography
Haseeno Ki Baraat
Haseeno Ki Baraat
as Guest Appearance
Mushkil
as Guest Appearance
Zarrar
as Colonel Mustajab
Parey Hut Love
as Faisal
Superstar
as Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
Azaadi
as Azaad's Father
The System
as Pesh Imam
Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
as Imam Deen
Love Mein Ghum
as Dr. Kanwal
Bhai Log : All About Nation
as Abba Bhai
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
1997
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
as Kiran's Father
Umar Mukhtar
1997
Umar Mukhtar
as DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
Mummy
Actor
خزانہ
1995
Khazana
Actor, Playback Singer
Qasam
Actor
انسانیت
1993
Insaniyat
as Rehmat Ali
پابندی
1992
Pabandi
as Bala/Iqbal
انسانیت کے دشمن
1990
Insaniyat Kay Dushman
as Deputy Shehzad Khan
Mukhra
1988
Mukhra
as Pohla, Producer, Playback Singer
Choron Ki Baraat
1987
Choron Ki Baraat
Actor, Playback Singer
فیصلہ
1986
Faisla
as Dilawar
ہیرو
1985
Hero
as Guest Appearance
Lazawal
1984
Lazawal
as Buhadur
Durdesh
as Tony
Watan
1981
Watan
as Guest Appearance
Saima
1980
Saima
as Nawaab Bahadur
Dehshat
as Guest Appearance
Aina
as Nadeem
بے گناہ
1977
Begunah
as Guest Appearance
اناڑی
1975
Anari
as Farmoo
جب جب پھول کھلے
1975
Jab Jab Phool Khilay
as Nadeem Mirza, Playback Singer
Umang
1975
Umang
Actor, Playback Singer
Saajan Rang Rangeela
1975
Saajan Rang Rangeela
as Guest Appearance
معاشرہ
1975
Moashra
as Guest Appearance
Mitti Kay Putlay
Actor, Writer, Producer, Playback Singer
Dil Lagi
as Raja, Playback Singer
پھول میرے گلشن کا
1974
Phool Mere Gulshan Ka
as Bhoola, Playback Singer
دو بدن
1974
Do Badan
as Nasir, Playback Singer
Bhool
Actor, Playback Singer
Society
1973
Society
Actor, Playback Singer
خوشیاں
1973
Khushiya
as Guest Appearance
Mann Ki Jeet
1972
Mann Ki Jeet
Actor, Playback Singer
جلے نہ کیوں پروانہ
1970
Jale Na Kyoon Parwana
Actor, Playback Singer
داغ
1969
Daag
as Arshad
Diya Aur Toofan
as Guest Appearance
Anari
1969
Anari 1969
as Jameel, Playback Singer
قلی
1968
Kuli
Actor, Playback Singer
تم میرے ہو
1968
Tum Mere Ho
Actor, Playback Singer
Chakori
as Anu, Playback Singer