Nazir Hussain
ActingAbout Nazir Hussain
Nazir Hussain, also credited as Nasir Hussain (15 May 1922 – 16 October 1987) was an Indian film actor, director and screenwriter. He was famous as a character actor in Hindi Cinema and acted in almost 500 films. Dev Anand starred in a large proportion of the films he acted in.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nazir Hussain reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nazir Hussain's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nazir Hussain remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Abdullah, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nazir Hussain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nazir Hussain's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nazir Hussain.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Burning Train | Mr. Verma | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Abdullah | Blind Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Garam Khoon | Mr Sood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Catholic Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Dhoop Chhaon | Choudhary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bairaag | Priest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mehbooba | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Qaid | Rai Bahadur Tulsinath | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Dulhan | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Jugnu | Shyam's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | Lalaji (Jyoti's Father) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bombay to Goa | Atmaram (Mala's Father) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Anuraag | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sanjog | Seema's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Kati Patang | Diwan Dinanath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sharmeelee | Father Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Abhinetri | Dr. Niranjan Das | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Prem Pujari | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Geet | Dindayal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Khamoshi | Dr. Colonel Saab | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke | Lala Jugal Kishore | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jewel Thief | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Chandan Ka Palna | Harikishan Rai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Shagird | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ram Aur Shyam | ded Andzhany | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Mere Sanam | Mr. Mehra | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Arzoo | Diwan Kishan Kishore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Bhoot Bungla | Shyamlal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Leader | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ayee Milan Ki Bela | Mr. Choudhry | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ganga Ki Lahren | Diwan Saab(Ashok's father) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Hamrahi | Public Prosecutor Dharamdas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Asli Naqli | Dwarkadas | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Anpadh | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna | Police Superintendent | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Aas Ka Panchhi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Chhaya | Seth Jagatnarayan Chaudhary | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bombai Ka Babu | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Test | Nivaran / Postmaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Main Nashe Mein Hoon | Dharam Das Khanna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Yahudi | Brutus | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Mai Baap | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Naya Daur | Seth Maganlal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Devdas | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jeewan Jyoti | Dr. Abdul Hamid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Parineeta | Gurcharan Babu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Two Acres of Land | Rickshaw Puller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mahal | Kamini's father | Flop | Similar → |
Nazir Hussain - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nazir Hussain?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nazir Hussain is "Abdullah" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nazir Hussain acted in?
Nazir Hussain has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nazir Hussain?
Other notable films include "Main Nashe Mein Hoon", "Bairaag", and "Qaid".