Shanawas

Shanawas Prem Nazir (1954 – 4 August 2025) 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.

Shanawas was born at Thiruvananthapuram, to 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 a master's degree in English literature from The New College, Chennai. He made his debut in Malayalam film Prema Geethangal in 1981. He made his comeback through the 2011 Malayalam film, China Town.

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.

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