Mirza Nazeer Baig Mughal, better known by his stage name Nadeem Baig, is a Pakistani actor, singer and producer. Since the beginning of his career in 1967, he has appeared in over two hundred films and has won various awards, including the 1997 Pride of Performance award.
Early life
Baig was born in Vijayawada in modern Andhra Pradesh which, in 1941, was part of Madras Presidency. Nadeem, along with artistes Talat Hussain, M. Zaheer Khan, Aftab Azeem, Saleem Jafry, and TV producer Iqbal Haider, were all discovered at the club. He and his friends, Ameer Ahmed Khan and Qasim Siddiqui, won several music competitions. At one of those musical competitions, he was noticed by singer Ferdausi Rahman. She was impressed by his singing talent and encouraged him to try playback singing in Dhaka's film industry.[1]
Career
Nadeem’s film career spans more than 40 years.[2] He started his career in 1967 and appeared in his first film Chakori in a leading role with Shabana as opposite actress. The film was produced and directed by Captain Ehtesham, who, in real life, became his father-in-law in 1968. The film did well in both circuits of Pakistani film industry, i.e., West and East. He achieved Nigar Award in the best actor's category for Chakori. Nadeem's films include Nadan (1973), Anari, Pechan (1975), Talashi (1976), Aina (1977), Hum Donon (1980), Lajawab, Qurbani (1981), Sangdil (1982), and Dehleez (1983). He made a screen pairing with actress Shabnam with whom he acted in most of his films.[3] Besides acting, Nadeem has sung many songs for films.[4]
Personal life
Nadeem married in 1967. The couple has two sons.
Select filmography
Television
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References
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| | 1970–1979 | |
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| | 1980-1989 | |
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| | 1990-1999 | |
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| | 2000-2009 | |
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| | 2010-Present | |
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- Complete list
- (1957–1960)
- (1961–1980)
- (1981–2000)
- (2001–2002)
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- Complete list
- (1957–1960)
- (1961–1980)
- (1981–2000)
- (2001–2002)
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| | Special Awards | 1965–1967 |
- Noor Jehan (1965) (for 1965 war-time national songs)
- Sohail Hashmi (1966) (for film 'Jaan Pehchaan')
- Master Rufi (1966) (for film 'Lori')
- Allauddin (1966) (for film Badnaam)
- Sabiha Khanum (1967) (for film 'Devar Bhabi')
- Anwar Hussain (1967) (for film 'Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah')
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| 1968–1970 |
- Kamal (1968) (for film 'Behan Bhai')
- Rani (1968) (for film 'Mera ghar meri jannat')
- Babu Jugnu (1968) (for film Mera ghar meri jannat)
- Shabnam (1969) (for film Andaleeb)
- A. J. Kardar (1969) (for film 'Qasam us waqt ki')
- Habib Wali Mohammad (1970) (for singing 'Aashian jal gaya')
- Ajmal (1970) (for film 'Heer Ranjha')
- Deeba (1970) (for film 'Sajna Door Daya')
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| 1971–1975 | |
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| 1976–1978 |
- Roohi Bano (1976) (for film 'Insaan aur Farishta')
- Sangeeta (1976) (for film 'Society Girl')
- Alamgir (1977) (for singing in Aaina)
- Shahzeb (1977) (for film Aaina)
- Mumtaz (1978) (for film 'Haider Ali')
- Ghulam Mohiuddin (1978) (for film 'Mutthi bhar chaawal')
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| 1979–1983 |
- Ashar (1979) (for film 'Aag')
- Nazir Chan (1979) (for film 'Miss Hong Kong')
- Diana Kristina (1980) (for film 'Bandish')
- Faisal Rehman (1980) (for film 'Nahin abhi nahin')
- Master Khurram (1981) (for film 'Qurbani')
- Rangeela (1982) (for film 'Naukar tay malik')
- Master Shahbaz (1983) (for film 'Kabhi alvida na kehna')
- Sangeeta (1983) (for film 'Sona Chandi')
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| | For 30 Years of Excellence | |
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| | Millennium Award | |
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| | Ilyas Rashidi Gold Medal | |
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| | Honorary gold medal awarded | |
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| | Legend awards | |
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| | Lifetime Achievement Award | |
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