Naseeruddin Shah
Acting

Naseeruddin Shah

July 20, 1950 (75 years old) Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India

Also known as: नसीरुद्दीन शाह, Nasīruddīn Śāh, نصر الدين شاه, নাছিৰুদ্দিন শ্বাহ, নাসিরুদ্দিন শাহ্

Biography

Naseeruddin Shah (born 20 July 1950) is an Indian film and stage actor and director, and a prominent figure in Indian parallel cinema. Shah has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards and an award at the Venice Film Festival. The Government of India has honoured him with the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan awards for his contributions to Indian cinema. Shah has also appeared in the Pakistani Film Industry, Lollywood, through the films Khuda Kay Liye and Zinda Bhaag.

Known For

Krrish

Krrish

2006 • Movie

Tridev

Tridev

1989 • Movie

Omkara

Omkara

2006 • Movie

Nude

Nude

2018 • Movie

The Discovery of India

The Discovery of India

1988 • TV

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

2002 • TV

Movie Credits (53)

Acting

2006

Krrish

as Dr. Siddhant Arya

1989

Tridev

as Jay Singh

2006

Omkara

as Bhaisaab

2018

Nude

2009

Barah Aana

as Shukla

1983

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

as Vinod Chopra

1981

Umrao Jaan

as Gohar Mirza

2008

Mithya

as Gavde

1985

Aghaat

as Rustom Patel

2011

7 Khoon Maaf

as Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar

2003

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

as Captain Nemo

2022

A Holy Conspiracy

2007

Shoot on Sight

as Police Commander Tariq Ali

2010

Ishqiya

as Khalujaan

2009

Bolo Raam

as Dr. N.S. Negi

2010

Raajneeti

as Bhaskar Sanyal

2003

3 Deewarein

as Ishaan Mirza

2004

Main Hoon Na

as Brigadier Shekhar Sharma

2011

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

as Salman Habib

1986

Musafir

as Sadanand

Crew

2023

Man Woman Man Woman

Director

2006

Yun Hota To Kya Hota

Director

2025

Far from Home

Executive Producer

TV Credits (16)

Acting

1988

The Discovery of India

as Shivaji

3 episodes

2002

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

as Himself

4 episodes

2020

Bandish Bandits

as Panditji

10 episodes

2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

as Vinay Kaul

6 episodes

2023

Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo

as Sahebji

8 episodes

2014

The Anupam Kher Show

as Himself

1 episodes

2023

Taj: Divided by Blood

as Akbar

18 episodes

2022

Modern Love Mumbai

as Pappi Singh

2 episodes

2024

Showtime

as Viktor Khanna

7 episodes

1988

Mirza Ghalib

as Mirza Ghalib

18 episodes

2023

Charlie Chopra And The Mystery Of Solang Valley

as Dr. Rai

6 episodes

2018

Zero KMS

as Guru

12 episodes

2022

Kaun Banegi Shikharwati

as Raja Mrityunjay Singh Shikharwat

10 episodes

2026

Made in India – A Titan Story

as J.R.D. Tata

1 episodes

2015

Mid Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah

as Self

1 episodes

2021

Dhillon's Jackpot

as Mr. Dhillon

6 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 20, 1950 (75 years old)
Place of Birth
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
Popularity
1.0

Career Stats

53
Movies
16
TV Shows