Nazir Hussain
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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.
Nazir Hussain Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nazir Hussain reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nazir Hussain's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Nazir Hussain's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Abdullah, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nazir Hussain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nazir Hussain's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nazir Hussain has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Burning Train | Mr. Verma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Abdullah | Blind Man | Super Hit | 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 | Tapasya | - | Average | 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 | Lalkar | Colonel Choudhury | 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 | 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 | - | Hit | 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".