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