Shanavas, son of actor Prem Nazir, tried his luck in the movie industry in 1980's. He started as a lead actor and his movie 'Premageethagal' was well noticed. Later he began to do supporting roles. He took a gap after his movie 'Neelagiri', but later had a come back. His villian role in the recently released 'Zachariyayude Garbinikal' was appreciated. Shanavas is married to Ayishabevi and they have two sons.

Shanawas Prem Nazir is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam film . He is the son of legendary Malayalam actor Prem Nazir (Evergreen Hero of Malayalam Cinema). He has acted in more than 50 Malayalam films.

Background

Shanawas was born at Thiruvananthapuram, as the son of Prem Nazir and his wife Habeeba Beevi. He has three sisters. He had his primary education from Chirayakeezhu English Medium School, Montfort School, Yercaud and pursued master's degree in English literature from The New College, Chennai.[1] He made his debut through Premageethangal, a Malayalam movie in 1981. He made his comeback through the 2011 Malayalam movie, China Town.

Family

Shanawas is settled in Malaysia. Shanawas's wife Ayisha beevi is the daughter of the eldest sister of Prem Nazir, Late Suleikha Beevi. The couple have two sons Shameer Khan and Ajith Khan. Shameer tried his luck in Malayalam movie Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action but was unsuccessful and is now working as a Manager and Vlogger in Malaysia. Ajith Khan is working in Australia.[2]

Selected filmography

• March Randam Vyazham (2019)
• Kuppivala (2017)
• At Once (2015)
• Kumbasaram (2015)
• Garbhasreeman (2014)
• Zachariayude Garbhinikal (2013)
• Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013)
• Dolls (2013)
• Veeraputhran (2011)
• China Town (2011)
• Kanyakumari Express (2010)
• Oridathoru Postman 2010 as Doctor
• Nammal Thammil (2009)
• Kaliyodam (2003)
• Neelagiri (1991)
• Veendum Oru Adhyarathri (1991)
• Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru (1989) as Maruthan
• Arhatha (1990)
• Maharaajaavu (1989)
• Jeevitham Oru Raagam (1989) as Rajesh
• Lal Americayil (1989)
• Chithram (1988)
• Mangalyachaarthu (1987) as Rahul
• Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987)
• Jaathi Pookkal (1987) (Tamil - Unreleased)
• Bhagavaan (1986)
• Onnam Prathi Olivil (1985)
• Aazhi (1985)
• Orikkal Oridathu (1985)
• Shantam Bheekaram (1985)
• Mukhyamantri (1985)
• Uyarthezhunelppu (1985)
• Velichamillatha Veethi (1984)
• Umaanilayam (1984) as Raju
• Ningalil Oru Sthree (1984)
• Kadamattathachan (1984) as Kunjali
• Amme Naaraayana (1984)
• Mouna Raagam(1983) as Raju
• Maniyara (1983) as Ayoob
• Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) as Dr. Ashok
• Prathijnja (1983) as Ravindran
• Himam (1983) as Renji
• Kaffa Thuppal (1983) as Padmavahakan / Aanapindam
• Ee Yugam (1983) as Prasad
• Mazhanilaavu (1983) as Jayan
• Justice Raja (1983) as Sankar
• Rathilayam (1983)
• Aadhipathyam (1983) as Prakash
• Irattimadhuram (1982) as Surendran
• Ivan Oru Simham (1982)
• Gaanam (1982)
• Mylanchi (1982) as Mansoor
• Koritharicha Naal (1982)
• Aasha (1982) as Boban
• Premageethangal (1981)

Television

• Shankupushpam (Asianet)
• Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
• Ammathottil (Asianet)
• Vikramadithyan (Asianet)
• Veluthakathreena/Kanalpoovu (Kairali TV)
• Summer in America (Kairali TV)
• Sathyameva Jayathe (Surya TV)
• Manasariyathe (Surya TV)