M. NASIR - The Idol

M. Nasir began his career in the artistic and music scene after obtaining his diploma in western painting from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, in Singapore in 1978. At that time, he was very involved in writing lyrics and acting in plays. It was while singing with a local band that he attracted the attention of Wan Ibrahim, then Executive Producer of Polygram Singapore, who introduced him to the record company.

As one of Malaysia's all time favourite composer, M. Nasir has composed some of the country's best songs. He is also the main figure who is responsible for some of Malaysia's best artists like Alleycats, Search, Wings, Ella, Ziana Zain, Hattan, Spider & recently, Mawi and brand new Misha Omar. Among his best composed songs are,

• Hingga Akhir Nanti (Alleycats)
• Sekuntum Mawar Merah (Alleycats)
• Mustika (M. Nasir)
• Mentera Semerah Padi (M. Nasir)
• Fantasia Bulan Madu (Search)
• Istana Menanti (Rahim Maarof)
• Kerja Gila (Search)
• Sejati (Wings)
• Ukiran Jiwa (Awie)
• Mahligai Syahdu (Hattan)
• Senja Nan Merah (Awie & Ziana Zain)
• Menanti (Ella)
• Ghazal Untuk Rabiah (M. Nasir & Jamal Abdillah)
• Takdir Penentu Segala (Jamal Abdillah)
• Sandarkan Pada Kenangan (Jamal Abdillah & Siti Sarah)
• Sentuhan Listrikmu
• Kekasih Awal Dan Akhir (Jamal Abdillah)
• Tiara (Kris)
• Aku dah bosan (Amy Search)
• Nur Nilam Sari (Awie & Search)
• Cinta Sakti (Def Gab C)
• Andalusia (M. Nasir)
• Tanya Sam Itu Hud Hud (M. Nasir)
• Phoenix Bangkit Dari Abu (M. Nasir)
• Cinta Dewa Dewi (Spider)
• Bagaikan Sakti (M. Nasir & Siti Nurhaliza)
• Aduh Saliha (Mawi)
• Juwita Cinta Terindah (M. Nasir)
• Angan dan Sedar (Mawi)
• Nafas Cahaya (Misha Omar)
• Dejavu (Syura)
• Mantera Beradu (Malique & M. Nasir)
• Ada Masa Mata (Siti Nurhaliza)

M. Nasir debut film was Kembara Seniman Jalanan. He also appeared in Fenomena, Selubung, Balada, Simfoni Duniaku, Merah which he directed, Perempuan Melayu Terakhir and regionally known with Puteri Gunung Ledang (film)

Nasir has acted in a number of television blockbuster dramas including Hambali Seorang Jeneral, Ilhamku and Salam Taj Mahal.

In 2005 he became the Principal for the 3rd season of Akademi Fantasia, where he helped in showcasing Mawi.