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India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol, Dharmendra-Hema Malini, this on-screen couple set Guinness World Record, featuring in over 130 films, 50 were hits; They are…
We have admired couples who give their best on-screen. They work together in almost all the films, or most of the movies in their career together, that people start believing they are real couples like Raj Kapoor and Nargis Dutt, Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol and Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla. There is a couple who broke records by featuring together in the highest number of films. They even hold the Guinness World Record for appearing as an on-screen pair in the most films. Their names are Prem Nazir and Sheela, who worked together in 130 films between 1962 and 1981. A few of them are Kaattumaina, Susheela, Althaara, Ollathumathi, and Ashwamedham. Sheela started her acting journey from childhood. She made her debut at 17. As soon as she entered the industry, she grabbed many eyeballs with her expressive face, strong screen presence, and remarkable dialogue delivery. Soon, she became a fan favourite across South Indian cinema. She has worked in movies in different languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and even Urdu. Prem Nazir was born as Abdul Khader. He got his career break with Visappinte Vili (1952), his second film, made for K&K Combines (Udaya Studio) by Telugu director Mohan Rao. It was on the set of this movie he was renamed to Prem Nazir by Thikkurussi Sukumaran Nair. By the time he completed his education, he had become an experienced drama artist.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Is The Most Successful Pairing In The History Of Indian Cinema As Per Guinness World Record
1/9 In the golden era of South Indian cinema, actress Sheela Celine, better known simply as Sheela, and actor Prem Nazir formed an iconic on-screen partnership. Together, they starred in an astounding 130 films, with 50 of those becoming box office hits. Their prolific collaboration earned them a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the most enduring actor pair in Indian film history. 2/9 Their journey began with Kaattumaina in 1963, a film warmly received by audiences. Their enduring chemistry and consistent success captivated fans for years. No other pair in Indian cinema has matched their collaborative output. 3/9 Classics such as Chemmeen (1965), Veluttha Kathreena (1968) and Kallichellamma (1969) remain cherished to this day. 4/9 Sheela was born on March 24, 1948 and began her career in theatre at just 13, introduced by actor SS Rajendran. 5/9 She made her film debut in the Tamil film Paasam (1962) and simultaneously entered Malayalam cinema. Her talent quickly made her a leading figure across South Indian languages. 6/9 Over two decades, Sheela appeared in more than 475 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. In addition to acting, she also wrote screenplays and directed films like Yakshagaanam (1976). A woman of many talents, Sheela Celine is also an accomplished painter. 8/9 Her contributions have earned her four Kerala State Government Awards and a National Award. In 2019, she received the prestigious J.C. Daniel Award, Kerala's highest film honour. 9/9
