Naseeruddin Shah
Born
July 20, 1950 (74 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
Naseeruddin Shah 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
Tees
Gasha
2024
COAT
Narrator
2023
The Broken Table
2023
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
A Holy Conspiracy
2022
The Daughter
2022
Gehraiyaan
Vinod Khanna
2022
Half Full
2020
Nude
2018
Skin of Marble
Bhupinder Singh
2018
Life Continues
2015
Kolkata Junction
2014
Finding Fanny
Ferdinand 'Ferdie' Pinto
2014
Dedh Ishqiya
Khalujan
2014
Jackpot
Boss
2013
John Day
John Day
2013
Sona Spa
Baba
2013
Celluloid Man
Self
2012
Chaalis Chauraasi
Pankaj Purushottam Suri (Sir)
2012
The Dirty Picture
Suryakanth
2011
Deool
Dacoit
2011
Chargesheet
Sultan
2011
Michael
Michael
2011
That Girl in Yellow Boots
Diwaker
2011
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Salman Habib
2011
7 Khoon Maaf
Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar
2011
Allah Ke Banday
Warden
2010
Peepli Live
Salim Kidwai
2010
Red Alert: The War Within
Naga Reddy
2010
Raajneeti
Bhaskar Sanyal
2010
Ishqiya
Khalujaan
2010
Bolo Raam
Dr. N.S. Negi
2009
Today's Special
Akbar
2009
Firaaq
Khan Sahab
2009
Barah Aana
Shukla
2009
A Wednesday!
The Anonymous Caller
2008
Mithya
Gavde
2008
Bombay To Bangkok
Special
2008
Shoot on Sight
Police Commander Tariq Ali
2007
Amal
G.K. Jayaram
2007
Khuda Kay Liye
Maulana Wali
2007
Omkara
Bhaisaab
2006
Valley of Flowers
Yeti
2006
Krrish
Dr. Siddhant Arya
2006
Banaras
Babaji
2006
Being Cyrus
Dinshaw Sethna
2005
Iqbal
Mohit
2005
Paheli
Male Puppet (Voice)
2005
The Great New Wonderful
Avinash aka "Avi"
2005
Asambhav
Sameer 'Sam' Hans
2004
Main Hoon Na
Brigadier Shekhar Sharma
2004
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Captain Nemo
2003
Maqbool
Inspector Purohit
2003
3 Deewarein
Ishaan Mirza
2003
Kasam
2001
Monsoon Wedding
Lalit Verma
2001
Sarfarosh
Gulfam Hassan
1999
Bhopal Express
Bashir
1999
China Gate
Maj. Sarfaraz Khan
1998
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Inspector Vijay Khanna
1998
Ribbons for Peace
Himself
1998
Chaahat
Ajay Narang
1996
Takkar
Inspector D'Costa
1995
Drohkaal
Abbas Lodhi
1994
Mohra
Mr. Jindal
1994
Ponthan Mada
Seema Thampuran
1994
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Father Briganza
1994
Hasti
Vishal
1993
Electric Moon
Goswani
1992
Vishwatma
Inspector Surya Pratap Singh
1992
Police Public
1990
Party
Amrit
1984
Marudhanayagam
Mr. Ahmed
1994
Game
Vidram
1993
Chamatkar
Amar Kumar ak Marco
1992
Sau Crore
1991
Ek Ghar
V. S. Rajashekhar
1991
Chor Pe Mor
1990
Mane
Rajanna
1989
Tridev
Jay Singh
1989
Maalamaal
1988
Hero Hiralal
Hero Hiralal
1988
The Perfect Murder
Inspector Ghote
1988
Pestonjee
Pirojshah Pithawala
1988
Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib
1988
Libaas
Sudhir Bhardwaj
1988
Gone to Waste
1988
Ijaazat
Mahinder
1987
Mirch Masala
Subedar
1987
Ek Pal
Ved Hazarika
1986
Karma
Khairuddin Kisti
1986
Khamosh
Captain Rajeev Bakshi
1986
Musafir
Sadanand
1986
Aghaat
Rustom Patel
1985
Ghulami
SP Sultan Singh
1985
The Crossing
Naurangia
1984
Holi
Professor Singh
1984
The Ruins
Subhash
1984
Protidan
1983
Ardh Satya
Mike Lobo
1983
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Vinod Chopra
1983
Masoom
D.K. Malhotra (DK)
1983
Haadsaa
Gangster
1983
Katha
Rajaram Purshotam Joshi
1982
Swami Dada
1982
Aadharshila
Ajay
1982
Bazaar
Salim
1982
Naseeb Ni Balihari
1982
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Albert Pinto
1981
Umrao Jaan
Gohar Mirza
1981
Sparsh
Anirudh Parmar
1980
Aakrosh
Bhaskar Kulkarni
1980
Sunayana
Rajoo
1979
Hungama Bombay Ishtyle
1978
The Role
Sunil Verma
1977
The Churning
Bhola
1976
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Special Appearance
1968
Minimum
Sukhdeep Singh
Gustaakh Ishq
Khidki
2024
A Knock on the Door
Dean
2023
2100 Ft
Gulshan
2022
The Tashkent Files
PKR Natrajan
2019
Rogan Josh
2018
Dhh
Magician
2018
Hope Aur Hum
Nagesh Srivastava
2018
Aiyaary
Baburao Shastri
2018
The Hungry
Tathagat Ahuja
2017
Begum Jaan
Rajaji
2017
Irada
Lt.Col Parabjeet Walia (Retd)
2017
Ok Jaanu
Gopi Srivastava
2017
Waiting
Shiv Kumar
2016
The Blueberry Hunt
Colonel
2016
Teraa Surroor
Robin
2016
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein
2015
Welcome Back
Wanted Bhai
2015
Dharam Sankat Mein
Neel Anand Baba
2015
Dirty Politics
Manoj Singh
2015
INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT
Man
2014
The Coffin Maker
Anton Gomes
2013
Wilson Periera
All Characters (Voice)
2010
Maharathi
Jai Singh Adenwalla
2008
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Amar Singh
2008
Mixed Doubles
Malti's Father
2006
Parzania
Cyrus
2005
Guru Mahaaguru
Vijay Verma
2002
Neel Parbat Ke Paar
2002
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Anand Mathur
2001
Gaja Gamini
Leonardo da Vinci
2000
Hey Ram
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
2000
Shadows in the Dark
1999
Such a Long Journey
Major Jimmy Bilimoria
1998
Daava
Bhishma
1997
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One
1997
Rajkumar
Durjan Singh / Surjan Singh
1996
Naajayaz
Raj Solanki
1995
Bedardi
Nirbhay Saxena
1993
Sir
1993
Lootere
1993
Lakshmanrekha
Amar Kapoor
1991
Shikari
Fakira
1991
Jalwa
Inspector Kapil
1987
Anantyatra
1985
Aan Baan
Mourner in funeral
1972
Maharagni
The Cage
voice
Missing Face
Mr. Williams
2025
Fateh
Raza
2025
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
Vinay Kaul · (6 episodes)
2024
Showtime
Viktor Khanna · (7 episodes)
2024
Charlie Chopra And The Mystery Of Solang Valley
Dr. Rai · (6 episodes)
2023
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
Sahebji · (8 episodes)
2023
Taj: Divided by Blood
Akbar · (18 episodes)
2023
Kuttey
Narayan Khobre
2023
Maarrich
2022
Modern Love Mumbai
Pappi Singh · (2 episodes)
2022
Kaun Banegi Shikharwati
Raja Mrityunjay Singh Shikharwat · (10 episodes)
2022
The Miniaturist of Junagadh
Husyn Naqqash
2021
Dhillon's Jackpot
Mr. Dhillon · (6 episodes)
2021
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
Ramprasad Bhargav
2021
Hameed The Unsung Humanist
2020
Mee Raqsam
Hashim Seth
2020
Bandish Bandits
Panditji · (10 episodes)
2020
SunGanges
Himself
2019
Zero KMS
Guru · (12 episodes)
2018
Mumbai Underworld
2017
Jeewan Hathi
2016
Mid Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah
Self · (1 episode)
2015
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself · (1 episode)
2014
Sunglass
2013
Krrish 3
Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance)
2013
Zinda Bhaag
Puhlwan
2013
Maximum
Arun Inamdar
2012
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Shoonya
Old Man
2006
Home Delivery
Uncle (uncredited)
2005
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh
2005
Encounter: The Killing
Inspector Sam Bharucha
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself · (4 episodes)
2002
Bombay Boys
1998
Agnichakra
Police Inspector Satpal
1997
Himmat
1996
Triyacharitra
1994
Tahalka
Captain Ranbir Chauhan
1992
Panaah
Deva
1992
Khoj
1989
Rihaee
1988
The Discovery of India
Shivaji · (3 episodes)
1988
This Is Not Our Destination
1987
Genesis
The farmer
1986
Shart
Vikram/ Devendra
1986
Past, Present, and Future
Ruiz Pereira
1985
Surkhiyaan
1985
Lorie
1984
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
Malkani
1984
Giddh: The Vulture
1984
Market Place
Tungrus
1983
Woh 7 Din
Dr. Anand
1983
Bezubaan
Shivnath
1982
Dil... Akhir Dil Hai
Vimal Mehta
1982
Sitam
1982
Tajurba
1981
Chakra
Looka
1981
Bhavni Bhavai
King Chakrasen
1981
Death Penalty
1981
Man Versus Man
Narrator
1981
Hum Paanch
Suraj
1980
Khwab
Gopal Mathur
1980
Shaayad
1979
Junoon
Sarfaraz Khan
1978
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
1977
Nishant
Vishwam
1975
Masoom: The New Generation
Imtiaz Ali Next
Masoom 2
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Narrator