(Spoiler alert: Do not read on if you have not watched Netflix’s “The Staircase.”) In Netflix’s docuseries “The Staircase,” prosecution and defense teams lay out theories on how Kathleen Peterson might’ve died in 2001 — but filmmaker Jean-Xavier de Lestrade thinks there’s another plausible explanation. “She may have been attacked by an owl,” de Lestrade told TheWrap. “The first time I heard about that it was in 2008, I really laughed. I thought, ‘it was not possible!’ But I have to say that since the time I started to study that theory, I met with Larry Pollard many times — Pollard was the first to raise that theory and he was a neighbor of Mike Peterson — and met with many people taking care of that house and who knew the behavior of the house, and I talked to people who have been attacked and injured by owls, and I have to say, in my opinion, it’s the most possible explanation for the very special injuries that Kathleen Peterson had suffered.
No one introduced that theory inside a courtroom.” “The Staircase” follows the trial of Michael Peterson in the case after he reported in December 2001 that his wife had fallen down the stairs and died. However, there was a lot of blood and lacerations to the head that caused investigators to look into a possible homicide. Also Read: The owl theory suggests a Barred Owl could have attacked Kathleen outside her house as she was walking in from the Petersons’ pool. As she fled inside, she could have fallen, hit her head and died. The owl could have gotten tangled in Kathleen’s hair as it attacked her, inflicting serious wounds with its talons. Owls have sharp claws on their feet that they use to attack and kill prey and they do sometimes go after humans by dive-bombing, with focus on the head. Kathleen was found with pine needles and three small feathers in her hair, and seven long lacerations on her head, giving birth to the owl theory. Peterson was convicted in 2003 of murdering Kathleen Peterson and spent eight years in prison.
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Prem Nazir Born Abdul Khader ( 1926-04-07)7 April 1926, (now, ) Died 16 January 1989 (aged 62), India Resting place, Nationality Indian Other names Nithyaharitha Nayakan (Evergreen Hero) Alma mater Occupation Actor Years active 1951–1989 Known for Spouse(s) Habeeba Beevi Children 4, including Relatives (brother) Awards (1983) This article contains. Without proper, you may see, misplaced vowels or missing conjuncts instead of Indic text. Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian film actor, known as one of 's definitive of his generation. Nazir is often referred to as Nithyaharitha Nayakan ('Evergreen Hero'). Nazir began his career as a stage actor and made his film debut with the 1952 film.
He took on the stage name Prem Nazir on the sets of his second film, (1952). Nazir rose to stardom in the 1950s and was a popular leading actor from the 1950s till the early 1980s. Nazir is noted for his critically acclaimed performances in films such as (1965), (1967), (1969), (1969), (1971), (1973), (1981), (1982), and (1989). Nazir won the for his role as Madhavan Kutty in Vida Parayum Munpe. The honoured him with the and, the third and fourth highest civilian honours respectively, for his contribution towards the arts. He died due to measles on 16 January 1989 at the age of 62.
Nazir holds two: for playing the lead role in a record 725 films, and for playing opposite the same heroine in 130 films (with ). He also holds two other acting records; for acting opposite eighty heroines and for acting in lead roles in 41 films which were released in a single year. Contents.
Early life Nazir was born in in the princely state of (now part of ), to Akkode Shahul Hamid and Asuma Beevi on April 7, 1926. He has two brothers, Ashraf and six sisters, Sulekha, Aleefa, Aneesa, Umaiba, Sunaisa and Suhara. His mother died when he was very young, and his father remarried a woman of the same name. He completed his formal education from Kadinamkulam Lower Primary School, Sri Chithiravilasam School, and,.
By the time he completed his education, he had become an experienced drama artist. It was on the sets of his second movie, (1952), that Abdul Khader was renamed Prem Nazir. Career Entry into cinema. Prem Nazir with friends in Perumbavoor. Prem Nazir had his acting debut as Shylock in the play (1951), when he was a student. He won the best actor award for this role in the play directed by Sheppard. His first film was (1952), directed by S.
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Chari and produced by Paul Kallungal. He was credited Abdul Khader itself in this film. He got his career break with (1952), his second film, made for (Udaya Studio) by Telegu director Mohan Rao. Prem Nazir started his career when drama was the most popular visual medium and film making at its infancy. He started acting for the (Udaya Studio) and most of his films were for the and. 1950s: Rise to stardom With the arrival of Nazir, there was a new screen personality, a new debonair actor who could be the heart throb of the youth. Prem Nazir acquired the halo of a romantic hero and a loyal following.
His tear-jerkers were very popular with women audiences and soon made him a darling of the masses. He soon became the first real star of Malayalam cinema.
Another factor that helped Prem Nazir's instant rise – as it had the rise of his contemporaries in other regional film industries – was the continuing reign of mythologicals and devotionals. Costumed musicals, filmed start-to-finish within the confines of a studio, contributed their own. All such films for a long period kept him before his fans, nourished his romantic image and provided him unlimited scope for rehearsing and refining his talent in playing diverse roles. Since the bulk of South Indian cinema was theatrical visually and aurally, Prem Nazir's stage background and his extraordinary command of Malayalam helped him win the hearts of his audience. 1960s, 1980s: Golden years In the late 1950s, Nazir drew attention by playing movies with themes based on social and religious injustices in the society. From 1956 to 1976, Prem Nazir rode high at the crest of a tidal wave of popularity and also gave his best to Malayalam cinema.
Nazir catapulted to the row of the finest actors of India with the film (1967). Playing a demented youth – Velayadhan, Prem Nazir discovered his prowess as a dramatic actor of great intensity.
Many critics have evaluated this role as his masterpiece, and as one of the finest onscreen performances ever. Written by, the film provided Malayalam cinema with a new direction; that of the low-budget film.
One could see a lot of the pre-occupations of the scenarist, who carried the touches of human relationships through all of his subsequent films whether as screenplay writer or director. In spite of its large number of studio shots and overall theatricality, the film was so culturally rich that many of the episodes would become archetypes for future Malayalam film makers dealing with family drama. It depicted the story of an imbecile (finely portrayed by Prem Nazir) in a joint family with remarkable sensitivity and seriousness of purpose. During his peak time, Nazir gave life to many characters and enjoyed a wide popularity among all sects of the society. He has played historical characters based on., and are some major films in this genre. Although the actor faced criticism for playing such roles as his physique was least suited for it, he still enjoyed a huge fan following among the audiences.
He was well known for his roles as Hindu deities like, and. In his movies, Nazir was well known for playing the eternal romantic hero and the good guy who would bash up the villains without remorse.
Even though Nazir could not regenerate after the mid-1970s, he maintained his superstardom till the beginning of the 1980s. In 1979, 39 of his films got released; a record. He also holds the record for having acted in the most leading roles – about 700 films (with 85 heroines; another record). Another record is for the most enduring screen team along with actress.
They played opposite each other in 130 movies by 1975. Although Sheela is known as the lucky mascot of Prem Nazir, his movies with other heroines like and were also big successes at box office. Prem Nazir pairing with comedian was a sure-fire laugh riot. The void left by this duo is yet to be occupied.
Nazir's association with playback singer was perfect for the audience. Even today many consider the Nazir – Yesudas combination of song sequences remains the best ever on screen. He is quite popularly described as Nithyaharithanayakan (The Evergreen Hero), which do justice to the fact that he was acting as the hero in his elder years as well. Senior Malayalam cine actress has revealed that Prem Nazir was a very good singer, and had training in. 1980s: Late career By the beginning of the 1980s, Nazir himself moved into supporting roles. He mostly played supporting roles with the then super stars, and.
In 1981, he played a major supporting role in 's that earned him the. This shift, from a super romantic hero to character roles, gave him many powerful characters during the mid-1980s.
His last completed film was A. Abu's (1989), in which he co-starred with. His last release was 's (1990), in which he co-starred with.
In one of his last interviews, he had expressed a desire to direct a film with and in the lead. Popular film genres Two popular film genres initiated by Prem Nazir are the C.I.D series and the Vadakkanpattu series. The former is a group of investigative films in which Nazir played James Bond like protagonists. In most of these movies Nazir teamed with, a famed comedy actor who would accompany Nazir characters in investigations. These hit mainstream popularity with the trendsetter Lanka Dahanam and are perhaps the single most popular movie series in Malayalam film history. The waves created by this movie series continue in Malayalam cinema, arguably to this day. It has inspired numerous adaptations and similar series like for example popular CBI series with Mammootty in the lead and a satirical CID series of Mohanlal-Sreenivasan team.
Other inspired films are C.I.D Unnikrishnan starring and C.I.D Moosa with in the lead. Another popular film series starring Nazir was a series of movies based on Vadakanpaattu which are part of the traditional folklore of Kerala.
These are tales of martial warriors spread over generations through folk songs. Although the series may have been initiated by Sathyan's title role in Thacholi Othenan, the trend was continued long after his demise with Nazir in the lead, playing various other characters from Vadakkanpattu. Nazir later teamed with other actors like, and in later films of this category. Personal life Family Prem Nazir was married to Habeeba Beevi and they have three daughters viz. Laila (married to Engineer Rashid of Trivandrum & settled at Calicut), Rasiya (married to Mr.Hashim, Businessman from Kannur & settled at Chennai) – both elder to. The youngest daughter is Rita (married to Doctor Sharafuddin of Punalur & settled at Muscat).
's wife Ayisha Malaysia is the daughter of the eldest sister of Prem Nazir Late Suleikha Beevi. Prem Nazir's son acted in few films as well but could not succeed like his father. Third generation of Prem Nazir, 's son Shameer Khan, acted in a Malayalam film. Prem Nazir's younger brother (Abdul Wahab) also acted in a few films.
Although he was the first in the family to begin acting in movies, he later began producing films – Agniputhri, Thulaavarsham, Poojakku Edukatha Pookkal, Neethi and Keni to name a few. 's only son, Prem Kishore has also had a stint with the industry by acting in two Malayalam films – Vacation and Thaskaraputran. Has the distinction of acting in the first ever colour film made in Malayalam – Kandam Vechu Kottu. Philanthropic work Prem Nazir was a teetotaller. He tried his hand in politics and had joined the but he never contested elections. He was also a social reformer and with a helping mentality to others. He helped with money to some public needs in and around Chirayinkeezhu.
E.g.:- Koonthalloor School (On his memory this school is named after him Prem Nazir Memorial Government Higher Secondary School), Chirainkeezhu Hospital, Palakunnu Library etc. He donated an elephant in the Sarkara Devi Temple, Chirayinkil.
Nazir also wrote a book on the film characters he played, ‘Enne Thediyethiya Kathapatrangal’.And his autobiographical book is 'Anubhangal Oarmakal'.Famous director and lyrist Sreekumarn Thambi wrote a book about his solemate in the title 'Prem Nazir Enna Prema Ganam' Death Prem Nazir died on 16 January 1989 at a hospital in. He was being treated for complicated by viral fever and. Awards Prem Nazir won his only in 1981;He won for numerous films in 1976 & he won a for the supporting role he played in the film Vida Parayum Munbe. He was awarded the in 1983 by the President of India in recognition of distinguished services of a high order to the nation in his field (acting). The Prem Nazir Award was initiated in his memory, in 1992, for excellence in contributions to the Industry. He has also held the position of jury in.
Legacy and influence Prem Nazir is known to be the most influential and trendsetting lead actor in Malayalam. He is known for his amazing longevity in that he was active during the peak years of other iconic Malayalam superstars like and acting alongside them in 1960s and 1970s respectively.
Nazir who began his movie career in the early 1950s, later acted alongside popular future stars like, & by the 1980s. He was a mainstream superstar in Malayalam for over three-and-a-half decades (a world record)from the late 1950s to late 1980s.
He also has an unofficial recognition of playing a campus character while in his late fifties. Prem Nazir has the distinction of acting with the same heroine Sheela in over 100 films. Nazir is generally considered the ultimate romantic hero in Malayalam cinema due to his extraordinary handsomeness and ease of acting in romantic roles particularly in romantic song sequences.
His song sequences combined with the lyrics of, tunes of and voice of produced what is called the golden era of Malayalam film songs. Prem Nazir has also appeared in the highest number of dual roles (more than 33) in Malayalam films, and perhaps in world cinema.
Prem Nazir Filmography. Main article: Important roles Films in which Nazir played dual roles. (1966 ). Antonio/Narayanan Nair.
(1968).Kuttappan/Venu. (1969).Babu/K.K.Nair. Kalpana (1970).Surendran/Jayadevan. (1971).Sam, Thomachan. (1972).Kunjiraman/Aromalunni. (1972).Gandharvan/Velayudhan.
(1972).Ramu/Ramu`s father. (1973).Vijayan/ Thakil Veerachami. (1973).Rajan/Mannaan. (1974).Vinayan/Ajayan. Thacholi Marumakan Chandu (1974).Othenan/Chandu. Honeymoon(1974)./. Panchathantram(1974).Rajendran/Shekhar.
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Paathiravum Pakal Velichavum(1974)./. Durga(1974).Prof.Damodaran/Ramu. Kottaram Vilkanundu(1975).Murali/.
Picnic(1975).Ravivarma/Rajagopal. Aaranyakaantam(1975).Unnikrishnan/Duplicate Unni. (1975).Ravivarma/Vijayan. (1976).Ajayan/Vijayan. (1976).Chandran/Suresh. Chennaya Valarthiya Kutty(1976).Sreeni/Maranchadi.
(1977).Durgadasan/Kannappanunni. (1978).Nambeeshan/Kannan. (1978).Panikkar/Vijayan. (1978).Paachan/Gopi. Vijayanum Veeranum(1979).Vijayan/Veeran. (1981).Sumesh/Suresh. (1982).Vikariyachan/C.I.of Police.
PremKumar, Premchandran. (1983).Sreekumar/Sankar. (1983).Justice Raja/Son of Raja.
Films in which Nazir played triple roles. (1971). (1972). (1984) Other important films and characters.
(Experiences and Failures) (1971) – The story of persecutions and suffering of communists in the early days of modern. Nazir played one of the heroes alongside. (The Soul of Darkness) (1966) – Nazir played the mentally challenged Bhrantan Velayudhan in this film based on the classic novel.
(1971) - A investigative series by. (The Campaign) (1982) – Its story was inspired by classic novel and the treatment of the film was inspired by that of. (Before saying Good Bye) (1981) – Nazir received a special jury award for this film in the 1981.
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (Neighbour The Pauper!) (1986) – A comedy film by, Nazir performed as a middle-aged father. (The Sound) (1988) – This was his last completed film.
The film was a hit due to several factors like the excellent performances by Prem Nazir, and the everlasting music by maestro. Ningalenne Communistakki (You Made Me a Communist) – The 1970 film was based on the drama of the same name. (From the Gutter) – The 1966 film was based on the novel of the same name.
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