Biography

Shanawas was born in 1955. He was an actor, known for Prathigna (1983), Chithram (1988) and Inspector Balram (1995). He was married to Ayisha Beevi. He died on August 4, 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

Son of prolific Malayalam actor Prem Nazir.

Shanawas completed his primary education at Chirayinkeezhu English Medium School, Montfort School, Yercaud and completed his Master's in English Literature from New College, Chennai.

He made his debut in Malayalam film industry through the film Premageethangal that was directed by Balachandra Menon in 1981. After a long gap, he made his comeback through the Malayalam movie China Town in 2011.

Shanavas' wife, Ayesha Bivi, is the daughter of his father's -Prem Nazir- elder sister, Sulaikha Bivi.

Shanawas was settled in Malaysia for a long time.