Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Dubbing Artist, Singer, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/03/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Palur, Chengalpattu, Madras State |
Latest News about Nassar
01/01/2025
Nassar continues to serve as the incumbent president of Nadigar Sangam, the trade union for film, television, and stage actors in Tamil Nadu, maintaining his leadership role in the industry since his election in 2015. He remains an active figure in South Indian cinema with over 550 film credits across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, English, and Bengali industries.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | M. Nassar, Nasser, Naasar, Nazar, Nasser Mahaboob |
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| Birth Name | Muhammad Hanif |
| Note | He changed his real name to Nassar as a tribute to his idol, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm (5’ 8”) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, Chengalpattu, Chennai |
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| College/University | Madras Christian College, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | Pre-university at Madras Christian College, Chennai |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Controversy | Accused of Neglecting his Parents |
| Residence | Valasaravakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Kameela Nassar (producer-turned-politician) | ||||
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| Children | 3 | ||||
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| Siblings | 2 |
Career
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| Notable Films |
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| Total Films | Over 550 films (340 Tamil, 150 Telugu) |
Favourites
| Film(s) | The Lunchbox (2013), Kaaka Muttai (2014), Jigarthanda (2014), Piku (2015) |
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| Sports Person | Dhanraj Pillai |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Innova |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nassar was elected president of ‘The Nadigar Sangam’ on 18 October 2015. | |
| 2. To support his family, he did odd jobs like working at a five-star hotel and as a security guard in his childhood. | |
| 3. He attended the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce’s Film Institute and the Tamil Nadu Institute for Film and Television Technology during his pre-university studies. | |
| 4. After completing his pre-university, he joined the Indian Air Force for a monthly stipend of Rs 260. | |
| 5. His father aspired for him to become an actor. | |
| 6. Initially, he faced rejections in auditions due to his appearance, particularly his nose. | |
| 7. He earned Rs 75 per episode in some television serials. | |
| 8. His breakthrough came in 1987 with the Tamil film ‘Nayakan’, where he portrayed an assistant commissioner. | |
| 9. Nassar has acted in over 550 Tamil films alongside Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam. | |
| 10. He has appeared in numerous Telugu films and directed a few Tamil films. | |
| 11. Nassar has been featured in several Sun TV serials. | |
| 12. He has acted in Hindi films, dubbed in various languages, and appeared in web series. | |
| 13. Nassar has also worked in Malayalam and Kannada films. | |
| 14. He has provided his voice for several Tamil songs. | |
| 15. Additionally, he has acted in a few English films. | |
| 16. He is affiliated with the Centre for Tamil Arts known as Adavu. | |
| 17. Fluent in languages like Hindi, Tamil, Urdu, English, Arabic, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. | |
| 18. Nassar has conducted many theatre and acting workshops. | |
| 19. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and writing poetry. |