Shanawas
Shanawas Prem Nazir was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam films. He was the son of the Malayalam actor Prem Nazir. He had 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 had 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. He made his debut through Premageethangal, a Malayalam film in 1981. He made his comeback through the 2011 Malayalam film, China Town.Personal life and death
Shanawas was settled in Malaysia. Shanawas's wife Ayisha Beevi is the daughter of the eldest sister of Prem Nazir, Late Suleikha Beevi. The couple had two sons, Shameer Khan and Ajith Khan. Shameer tried his luck in the 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.Shanawas died at a private hospital following prolonged health issues, on 4 August 2025, at the age of 71.
Selected filmography
Television
- Shankupushpam
- Kadamattathu Kathanar
- Ammathottil
- Vikramadithyan
- Veluthakathreena/Kanalpoovu
- Summer in America
- Sathyameva Jayathe
- Manasariyathe