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Prem Nazir's Daughter Laila Rasheed Passes Away at 76
9 Oct
Summary
- Laila Rasheed, daughter of Malayalam cinema icon Prem Nazir, died.
- She was 76 and passed away following a heart attack.
- Her father's house was named 'Laila Cottage' in her honor.
Laila Rasheed, the eldest daughter of the renowned Malayalam actor Prem Nazir, died on Thursday at the age of 76. She had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode after suffering a heart attack.
Born in 1950, Laila Rasheed had a notable connection to her father's legacy. Their family home in Chirayinkeezhu, built in 1956, was named 'Laila Cottage' in her honor. She also contributed to preserving memories of her father through a memoir titled 'Ithile Poyathu Vasantham'.
Prem Nazir, born Chirayinkil Abdul Kader in 1928, was a prolific actor in Indian cinema, starring in over 500 films as a lead. His career, which began in 1952, saw him achieve stardom alongside contemporaries like Madhu and Sathyan. He is particularly remembered for his iconic on-screen partnership with actress Sheela, which spanned over 100 films.
