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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.
Acted in 223
2020s
- 2026
Rehmat
Movie
- 2025
Missing Face
Mr. Williams
- 2024
Tees
Gasha
Khidki
Movie
Showtime
Viktor Khanna · 7 episodes
- 2023
Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley
Mr. Roy · 4 episodes
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
Sahebji · 8 episodes
Taj: Divided by Blood
Akbar · 18 episodes
The Broken Table
Movie
A Knock on the Door
Dean
- 2022
Maarrich
Movie
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Movie
2100 Ft
Gulshan
A Holy Conspiracy
Anton De Souza
Modern Love Mumbai
Pappi Singh · 2 episodes
The Daughter
Movie
Kaun Banegi Shikharwati
Raja Mrityunjay Singh Shikharwat · 10 episodes
- 2021
The Miniaturist of Junagadh
Husyn Naqqash
Dhillon's Jackpot
Mr. Dhillon · 6 episodes
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
Ramprasad Bhargav
- 2020
Mee Raqsam
Hashim Seth
Half Full
Movie
2010s
- 2019
The Tashkent Files
PKR Natrajan
- 2018
Rogan Josh
Movie
Dhh
Magician
Hope Aur Hum
Nagesh Srivastava
Nude
Movie
Zero KMS
Guru · 12 episodes
Skin of Marble
Bhupinder Singh
- 2017
The Hungry
Tathagat Ahuja
Begum Jaan
Rajaji
Pinjra
voice
- 2016
Jeewan Hathi
Movie
Waiting
Shiv Kumar
The Blueberry Hunt
Colonel
Teraa Surroor
Robin
- 2015
Life Continues
Movie
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein
Movie
Dharam Sankat Mein
Neel Anand Baba
Dirty Politics
Manoj Singh
- 2014
Kolkata Junction
Movie
Finding Fanny
Ferdinand 'Ferdie' Pinto
INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT
Man
Goatspeak
Butcher
Dedh Ishqiya
Khalujan
- 2013
Jackpot
Boss
Sunglass
Movie
Zinda Bhaag
Puhlwan
John Day
John Day
Sona Spa
Baba
The Coffin Maker
Anton Gomes
- 2012
Maximum
Arun Inamdar
Chaalis Chauraasi
Pankaj Purushottam Suri (Sir)
- 2011
The Dirty Picture
Suryakanth
Deool
Dacoit
Chargesheet
Sultan
Michael
Michael
That Girl in Yellow Boots
Diwaker
7 Khoon Maaf
Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar
- 2010
Allah Ke Banday
Warden
Peepli Live
Salim Kidwai
Red Alert: The War Within
Naga Reddy
Ishqiya
Khalujaan
2000s
- 2009
Bolo Raam
Dr. N.S. Negi
Today's Special
Akbar
Firaaq
Khan Sahab
Barah Aana
Shukla
- 2008
Maharathi
Jai Singh Adenwalla
A Wednesday!
The Anonymous Caller
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Amar Singh
Mithya
Gavde
Bombay to Bangkok
Special
- 2007
Shoot on Sight
Police Commander Tariq Ali
Dus Kahaniyaan
Movie
Amal
G.K. Jayaram
Khuda Kay Liye
Maulana Wali
- 2006
Valley of Flowers
Yeti
Banaras
Babaji
Mixed Doubles
Malti's Father
- 2005
Being Cyrus
Dinshaw Sethna
Home Delivery
Uncle (uncredited)
Iqbal
Mohit
- 2004
Asambhav
Sameer 'Sam' Hans
- 2003
- 2002
Guru Mahaaguru
Vijay Verma
Encounter: The Killing
Inspector Sam Bharucha
- 2001
Kasam
Movie
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Anand Mathur
- 2000
Gaja Gamini
Leonardo da Vinci
Hey Ram
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
1990s
- 1999
Shadows in the Dark
Movie
Sarfarosh
Gulfam Hassan
Bhopal Express
Bashir
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail
Movie
- 1998
China Gate
Maj. Sarfaraz Khan
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Inspector Vijay Khanna
Bombay Boys
Movie
Dand Nayak
Movie
- 1997
Daava
Bhishma
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Bharat Srivastav
Agnichakra
Police Inspector Satpal
Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One
Movie
- 1996
Rajkumar
Durjan Singh / Surjan Singh
Himmat
Movie
- 1995
Takkar
Inspector D'Costa
Naajayaz
Raj Solanki
- 1994
Drohkaal
Abbas Lodhi
Mr. Ahmed
Movie
Triyacharitra
Movie
- 1993
Bedardi
Nirbhay Saxena
Sir
Movie
Hasti
Vishal
Lootere
Movie
- 1992
Electric Moon
Goswani
Tahalka
Captain Ranbir Chauhan
Panaah
Deva
Vishwatma
Inspector Surya Pratap Singh
- 1991
Lakshmanrekha
Amar Kapoor
Sau Crore
Movie
Ek Ghar
V. S. Rajashekhar
- 1990
Chor Pe Mor
Movie
Police Public
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Mane
Rajanna
Khoj
Movie
- 1988
Maalamaal
Movie
Hero Hiralal
Hero Hiralal
Rihaee
Mansukh
The Perfect Murder
Inspector Ghote
Pestonjee
Pirojshah Pithawala
Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib · 18 episodes
Libaas
Sudhir Bhardwaj
Gone to Waste
Movie
- 1987
Ijaazat
Mahinder
Mirch Masala
Subedar
- 1986
Ek Pal
Ved Hazarika
Karma
Khairuddin Kisti
Genesis
The farmer
Khamosh
Captain Rajeev Bakshi
Shart
Vikram/ Devendra
- 1985
Trikal
Ruiz Pereira
Aghaat
Rustom Patel
Ghulami
SP Sultan Singh
Surkhiyaan
Movie
- 1984
The Crossing
Naurangia
Holi
Professor Singh
The Ruins
Subhash
Lorie
Micky
Party
Amrit
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
Malkani
Giddh: The Vulture
Movie
- 1983
Protidan
Movie
Ardh Satya
Mike Lobo
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Vinod Chopra
Mandi
Tungrus
Woh 7 Din
Dr. Anand
Masoom
D.K. Malhotra (DK)
Haadsaa
Gangster
- 1982
Bezubaan
Shivnath
Katha
Rajaram Purshotam Joshi
Swami Dada
Movie
Aadharshila
Ajay
Dil... Akhir Dil Hai
Vimal Mehta
Bazaar
Salim
Situm
Movie
- 1981
Tajurba
Movie
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Albert Pinto
Umrao Jaan
Gohar Mirza
Bhavni Bhavai
King Chakrasen
Death Penalty
Movie
- 1980
Sparsh
Anirudh Parmar
Aakrosh
Bhaskar Kulkarni
1970s
- 1979
Sunayana
Rajoo
Shaayad
Movie
- 1978
Junoon
Sarfaraz Khan
- 1977
Bhumika
Sunil Verma
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
Venkataramana Shastri
- 1976
- 1975
Nishant
Vishwam
- 1972
Aan Baan
Mourner in funeral
1960s
- 1968
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Special Appearance
No release date
Marudhanayagam
Movie
Maharagni
Movie
Directed 2
2020s
- 2023
Man Woman Man Woman
Director
2000s
- 2006
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
Director
Produced 2
2020s
- 2025
Far from Home
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2004
Raghu Romeo
Co-Producer
Costume and makeup 1
1980s
- 1989
Mane
Makeup Artist
Sound 1
2020s
- 2021
Mumbai Diaries
Vocals
Appearances8
2020s
- 2023
COAT
Narrator
2010s
- 2019
SunGanges
Himself
- 2015
Mid Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah
Self · 26 episodes
- 2014
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself · 1 episode
- 2012
Celluloid Man
Self
1990s
- 1998
Ribbons for Peace
Himself
1980s
- 1981
Man Versus Man
Narrator





