Nadeem
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.
Movies 223
Shama Aur Parwana
1970
Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
as Imam Deen
2013
Roti, Kapra Aur Insaan
1977
Parey Hut Love
as Faisal
2019
Jio Aur Jeene Do
as Kareemo
1976
Superstar
as Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
2019
Nadaan
as Pohla
1973
Khulay Aasman Kay Neechay
as Younus Deewan
2008
Mehbooba
as Kamran
1992
Bahisht
1974
Aina
as Nadeem
1977
Billi
2000
Meharbani
1982
Chand Suraj
1970
Hijrat
2016
Bandish
1980
Hawaein (The Wind)
1996
Deewane Do
as Mansoor
1985
Dil Lagi
as Raja
1974
Zor
1998
Jale Na Kyoon Parwana
1970
Qurbani
1981
Khazana
1995
Koi Tujh Sa Kahan
2005
Karam Data
1997
Baray Mian Devaney
1977
Sargam (Melody)
1995
Jaltey Suraj Ke Nichey
1971
Raja
1990
Diya Aur Toofan
as Guest Appearance
1969
Love in London
1987
Pehchan
as Jaanu
1975
Do Aansoo
1976
Sharmeeli
1978
Chand Aur Chandni
as Anwar
1968
Wajood
2018
Mummy
1996
Kyun Tumse Itna Pyar Hai
2005
Zameen Aasmaan (1985)
1985
Mohabbat Mar Nahi Sakti
1977
Bhai Log : All About Nation
as Abba Bhai
2011
Panah
1995
Rishta
1980
Hesaab
1986
Zarrar
as Colonel Mustajab
2022
Parosi
1968
Mafia
1997
Watan
as Guest Appearance
1981
Saima
as Nawaab Bahadur
1980
Chotey Sahib
1967
Chakori
as Anu
1967
Sehre Ke Phool
1973
Bulandi
1990
Fasana-e-Dil
1969
Palki
1975
Aulad Ki Kasam
1997
Khubsoorat
1982
Mushkil
as Guest Appearance
Anmol Mohabbat
1978
Nazneen
as Nadeem
1969
Phool Mere Gulshan Ka
as Bhoola
1974
Badalte Mausam
1980
Sangam
1977
Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga
as Dr. Azeem
2007
Suhag
1972
Faisla
as Dilawar
1986
Daman Ki Aag
1976
Talash
1976
Qatil Ki Talash
as Jibran
1986
Hum Dono
1980
Aanchal
1997
Durdesh
as Tony
1983
Pabandi
as Bala/Iqbal
1992
Behan Bhai
1968
Pehli Nazar
1977
Koshish
1976
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
as Kiran's Father
1997
Roshni
1975
Kundan
1987
Sangdil
as Anwar
1968
Insan Aur Farishta
1976
Chain Aye Na
2017
Khush Naseeb
1984
Insaniyat Kay Dushman
as Deputy Shehzad Khan
1990
Khuda Gawah
1993
Mohabbat Ek Kahani
1977
Mitti Kay Putlay
1974
Ishq Ishq
1977
Begunah
as Guest Appearance
1977
Samaj
1974
Dehshat
as Guest Appearance
1979
Umar Mukhtar
as DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
1997
Baazee
1970
Badla
1987
Umang
1975
Kundan
2003
Playboy
1978
Parai Aag
1971
Aao Pyar Karen
1972
Zanjeer
1975
Aasmaan
1990
Watan Ke Rakhwale
1991
Bazar-e-Husn
as Tariq
1988
Badal Aur Bijli
1973
Mohlat
1998
Zameen Aasman (1994)
1994
Inteha
1999
Madam Rani
1995
Insaniyat
as Rehmat Ali
1993
Khooni Sholay
1992
Yeh Kaise Hua?
1984
Sangdil
1982
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1971
Tarap
2006
Mohafiz
1998
Abdullah the Great
1992
Dil Nasheen
1975
Tees Maar Khan
1989
Gori Diyan Jhanjran
1990
Betaj Badshah
as DSP Waqar
1993
Sharafat
1974
Miss Hippy
1974
Love Mein Ghum
as Dr. Kanwal
2011
Kuli
1968
Dupatta Jal Raha Hai
1998
Haar Gaya Insaan
as Arshad
1975
Dehleez
1983
Azaadi
as Azaad's Father
2018
Dil Main Chupa Kay Rakhna
1999
Moashra
as Guest Appearance
1975
Jo Darr Gaya Woh Marr Gaya
as Afzal
1995
Saajan Rang Rangeela
as Guest Appearance
1975
Society
1973
Khushiya
as Guest Appearance
1973
Anari
as Farmoo
1975
Pakeeza
as Irfan
1979
Do Rastey
1979
Zeenat
as Waqar
1975
Kamyabi
1984
International Luterey
1994
Jab Jab Phool Khilay
as Nadeem Mirza
1975
Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
1997
Aneela
1969
Hero
as Guest Appearance
1985
Daman Aur Chingari
1973
Do Badan
as Nasir
1974
Aas Paas
1982
Raja Pakistani
1997
Najaiz
1997
Bhool
1974
Dard 1977
1977
Aandhi
1991
Ehsas
1972
The System
as Pesh Imam
2014
Do Tasveerain
1974
Qasam
1993
Sikander
Chahat
1992
Jeeva
1995
Taqat Ka Toofan
1989
Awargi
1994
Hum Tumharay Hain
as Shaukat
1997
Lajawab
1981
Amber
1978
Mutthi Bhar Chawal
as Mangla
1978
Phool Aur Mali
1994
Meri Adalat
1988
Angarey
1972
Katwaal
1993
Yeh Wadah Raha
2003
Mann Ki Jeet
1972
Daulat Key Pujari
1991
Sachai
1976
Gumnaam
1983
Main Kahan Manzil Kahan
1968
Daag
as Arshad
1969
Tum Mere Ho
1968
Hum Sey Hai Zamana
1985
Mukhra
as Pohla
1988
Dil Deewana Hai
2001
Saiyyan Anari
1976
Aroosa
1993
Naraaz
1985
Prince
1978
Lazawal
as Buhadur
1984
Saughat
1970
Basera
as Akbar
1984
Shama
1974
Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath
as Shahid
1980
Mian Biwi Razi
1982
Khuda Ke Chor
2000
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1990
Thori Si Bewafai
1982
Sawan Aaya Tum Nahi Aaye
1974
Khandan
1994
Mehal Mere Sapno Ka
1980
Jungle Ka Qanoon
1995
Barood Ki Chhaon Mein
1989
Gora Kala
1977
Shehzada
1992
Parwana
1985
Khoon Ka Karz
1992
Anari 1969
as Jameel
1969
Angan
1982
Farz Aur Mamta
1975
Mohabbat Aur Mehngai
1976
Tera Gham Rahe Salamat
1973
Zindagi
1978
Leader
1990
Pehla Pehla Pyar
2006
Deewangi
1983
Aansoo (Tears)
1971
Aahat
1982
Zid
1991
Haseeno Ki Baraat
as Guest Appearance
Deewarain
1998
Talash (1986)
as Faraaz
1986
Pazeb
1972
Intezar
1974
Anhoni
as Azeem
1993
Sahib Jee
1998
Tere Bin Jiya Na Jaye
2005
