Nadeem
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Lux Style Awards
Self
2002
Film
Behan Bhai
1968
Moashra
Guest Appearance
1975
Parai Aag
1971
Talash
1976
Begunah
Guest Appearance
1977
Aneela
1969
Khushiya
Guest Appearance
1973
Najaiz
1997
Sahib Jee
1998
Saajan Rang Rangeela
Guest Appearance
1975
Khooni Sholay
1992
Awargi
1994
Shehzada
1992
Mehbooba
Kamran
1992
Tera Gham Rahe Salamat
1973
Chotey Sahib
1967
Shama Aur Parwana
1970
Do Rastey
1979
Daman Ki Aag
1976
Anari 1969
Jameel
1969
Tum Mere Ho
1968
Gori Diyan Jhanjran
1990
Mohlat
1998
Mohabbat Mar Nahi Sakti
1977
Kuli
1968
Parosi
1968
Gora Kala
1977
Fasana-e-Dil
1969
Anhoni
Azeem
1993
Ustadon Ke Ustad
1990
Film
Bandish
1980
Pabandi
Bala/Iqbal
1992
Pazeb
1972
Main Kahan Manzil Kahan
1968
Umar Mukhtar
DSP Sajjad Ali Khan
1997
Film
Mushkil
Guest Appearance
Katwaal
1993
Yeh Wadah Raha
2003
Betaj Badshah
DSP Waqar
1993
Kundan
2003
Jio Aur Jeene Do
Kareemo
1976
Do Tasveerain
1974
Khoon Ka Karz
1992
Khulay Aasman Kay Neechay
Younus Deewan
2008
Phool Aur Mali
1994
Raja
1990
Madam Rani
1995
Film
Suhag
1972
Daag
Arshad
1969
Aandhi
1991
Film
Dehshat
Guest Appearance
1979
Mehndi Lagi Mere Haath
Shahid
1980
Film
Diya Aur Toofan
Guest Appearance
1969
Sharmeeli
1978
Shama
1974
Deewarain
1998
Watan
Guest Appearance
1981
Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaoon Ga
Dr. Azeem
2007
Do Aansoo
1976
Sawan Aaya Tum Nahi Aaye
1974
Saughat
1970
Pehli Nazar
1977
Deewangi
1983
Badalte Mausam
1980
Lazawal
Buhadur
1984
Talash (1986)
Faraaz
1986
Aanchal
1997
Prince
1978
Faisla
Dilawar
1986
Anmol Mohabbat
1978
Society
1973
Film
Qurbani
1981
Aao Pyar Karen
1972
Raja Pakistani
1997
Film
Miss Hippy
1974
Love in London
1987
Zor
1998
Aahat
1982
Film
Amber
1978
Roshni
1975
Khandan
1994
Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
1997
Khazana
1995
Insan Aur Farishta
1976
Aroosa
1993
Palki
1975
Angan
1982
Basera
Akbar
1984
Saima
Nawaab Bahadur
1980
Umang
1975
Khubsoorat
1982
Baray Mian Devaney
1977
Sangam
1977
Mohafiz
1998
Film
Wajood
2018
Rishta
1980
Film
Kamyabi
1984
Lajawab
1981
Aulad Ki Kasam
1997
Angarey
1972
Zanjeer
1975
Film
Main Hoon Shahid Afridi
Imam Deen
2013
Watan Ke Rakhwale
1991
Tees Maar Khan
1989
Saiyyan Anari
1976
Film
Ishq Ishq
1977
Nadaan
Pohla
1973
Abdullah the Great
1992
Sehre Ke Phool
1973
Zid
1991
Daulat Key Pujari
1991
Dehleez
1983
Film
Chain Aye Na
2017
Samaj
1974
Tarap
2006
Intezar
1974
Deewane Do
Mansoor
1985
Zameen Aasman (1994)
1994
Meharbani
1982
Khuda Gawah
1993
Hum Sey Hai Zamana
1985
Film
Mummy
1996
Aas Paas
1982
Jale Na Kyoon Parwana
1970
Chahat
1992
Film
Sangdil
1982
Gumnaam
1983
Film
Azaadi
Azaad's Father
2018
Film
Aina
Nadeem
1977
Insaniyat
Rehmat Ali
1993
Hum Tumharay Hain
Shaukat
1997
Barood Ki Chhaon Mein
1989
Bazar-e-Husn
Tariq
1988
Mehal Mere Sapno Ka
1980
Mafia
1997
Kundan
1987
Karam Data
1997
Dil Nasheen
1975
Meri Adalat
1988
Anari
Farmoo
1975
Pehchan
Jaanu
1975
Zameen Aasmaan (1985)
1985
Hijrat
2016
Parwana
1985
Playboy
1978
Panah
1995
Film
Dil Lagi
Raja
1974
Daman Aur Chingari
1973
Dil Main Chupa Kay Rakhna
1999
Chand Aur Chandni
Anwar
1968
Film
Parey Hut Love
Faisal
2019
Film
Qasam
1993
Aasmaan
1990
Film
Ehsas
1972
Khush Naseeb
1984
Phool Mere Gulshan Ka
Bhoola
1974
Qatil Ki Talash
Jibran
1986
Leader
1990
Zindagi
1978
Mukhra
Pohla
1988
Film
Dard 1977
1977
Zeenat
Waqar
1975
Nazneen
Nadeem
1969
Aansoo (Tears)
1971
Hesaab
1986
Sangdil
Anwar
1968
Chand Suraj
1970
Film
Sikander
Jungle Ka Qanoon
1995
Baazee
1970
Haseeno Ki Baraat
Guest Appearance
Hero
Guest Appearance
1985
Sachai
1976
Film
Sargam (Melody)
1995
Taqat Ka Toofan
1989
Film
Billi
2000
Naraaz
1985
Film
Zarrar
Colonel Mustajab
2022
Hum Dono
1980
Pehla Pehla Pyar
2006
Film
Bahisht
1974
Badla
1987
Film
Jaltey Suraj Ke Nichey
1971
Mohabbat Aur Mehngai
1976
Dil Deewana Hai
2001
Thori Si Bewafai
1982
Film
Mutthi Bhar Chawal
Mangla
1978
Film
Bhool
1974
Film
Jo Darr Gaya Woh Marr Gaya
Afzal
1995
Insaniyat Kay Dushman
Deputy Shehzad Khan
1990
Jab Jab Phool Khilay
Nadeem Mirza
1975
Deewane Tere Pyar Ke
Kiran's Father
1997
Khuda Ke Chor
2000
Mann Ki Jeet
1972
Film
Love Mein Ghum
Dr. Kanwal
2011
Koshish
1976
Film
Dupatta Jal Raha Hai
1998
Farz Aur Mamta
1975
Do Badan
Nasir
1974
Pakeeza
Irfan
1979
International Luterey
1994
Film
Hawaein (The Wind)
1996
Film
Superstar
Agha Jaan/Saleem Malik
2019
Yeh Kaise Hua?
1984
Mohabbat Ek Kahani
1977
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
1971
Film
Sharafat
1974
Film
Koi Tujh Sa Kahan
2005
Badal Aur Bijli
1973
Roti, Kapra Aur Insaan
1977
Film
Mitti Kay Putlay
1974
Haar Gaya Insaan
Arshad
1975
Film
Durdesh
Tony
1983
Kyun Tumse Itna Pyar Hai
2005
Film
Bhai Log : All About Nation
Abba Bhai
2011
Mian Biwi Razi
1982
Choron Ki Baraat
1987
Film
Chakori
Anu
1967
Film
Tere Bin Jiya Na Jaye
2005
Film
Bulandi
1990
Film
The System
Pesh Imam
2014
Jeeva
1995
Film
Inteha
1999