Naseeruddin Shah
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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
Credits
Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026)
as Ishar Singh Grewal
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
as Captain Nemo
Assi (2026)
as Basu Sir
Safia/Safdar (2026)
as Bhai Yazdani
Main Hoon Na (2004)
as Brigadier Shekhar Sharma
Krrish (2006)
as Dr. Siddhant Arya
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
as Salman Habib
Monsoon Wedding (2001)
as Lalit Verma
Hey Ram (2000)
as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Krrish 3 (2013)
as Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance)
Chamatkar (1992)
as Amar Kumar ak Marco
Shaandaar (2015)
as Narrator
Shoot on Sight (2007)
as Police Commander Tariq Ali
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998)
as Inspector Vijay Khanna
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
as Father Briganza
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood (2026)
Actor
Raajneeti (2010)
as Bhaskar Sanyal
Mixed Doubles (2006)
as Malti's Father
Chaahat (1996)
as Ajay Narang
Bhavni Bhavai (1981)
as King Chakrasen
Fateh (2025)
as Raza
Gustaakh Ishq (2025)
as Aziz Beg 'Babba'
SunGanges (2019)
as Himself
Sarfarosh (1999)
as Gulfam Hassan
Gehraiyaan (2022)
as Vinod Khanna
Peepli Live (2010)
as Salim Kidwai
Manthan (1976)
as Bhola
Ponthan Mada (1994)
as Seema Thampuran
The Great New Wonderful (2005)
as Avinash aka "Avi"
Paheli (2005)
as Male Puppet (Voice)
Hum Paanch (1980)
as Suraj
Marudhanayagam (—)
Actor
Rehmat (2026)
Actor
Welcome Back (2015)
as Wanted Bhai
The Dirty Picture (2011)
as Suryakanth
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)
as Amar Singh
Trikal (1985)
as Ruiz Pereira
Nude (2018)
Actor
The Daughter (2022)
Actor
COAT (2023)
as Narrator
Chakra (1981)
as Looka
Bazaar (1982)
as Salim
Kuttey (2023)
as Narayan Khobre
Mumbai Underworld (2017)
Actor
Ok Jaanu (2017)
as Gopi Srivastava
Rihaee (1988)
as Mansukh
The Hungry (2017)
as Tathagat Ahuja
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane (1977)
as Venkataramana Shastri
Tees (2024)
as Gasha
That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011)
as Diwaker
Tridev (1989)
as Jay Singh
Tahalka (1992)
as Captain Ranbir Chauhan
Vishwatma (1992)
as Inspector Surya Pratap Singh
3 Deewarein (2003)
as Ishaan Mirza
Mandi (1983)
as Tungrus
Holi (1984)
as Professor Singh
Maqbool (2003)
as Inspector Purohit
The Tashkent Files (2019)
as PKR Natrajan
Asambhav (2004)
as Sameer 'Sam' Hans
China Gate (1998)
as Maj. Sarfaraz Khan
Dirty Politics (2015)
as Manoj Singh
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Actor
Triyacharitra (1994)
Actor
Dedh Ishqiya (2014)
as Khalujan
Andha Yug (1989)
as Ashwatthama
Masoom: The Next Generation (—)
Actor
A Wednesday! (2008)
as The Anonymous Caller
Ijaazat (1987)
as Mahinder
Begum Jaan (2017)
as Rajaji
Mohra (1994)
as Mr. Jindal
Kasam (2001)
Actor
Lootere (1993)
Actor
Jeewan Hathi (2016)
Actor
Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968)
as Special Appearance
Khoj (1989)
Actor
Maharathi (2008)
as Jai Singh Adenwalla
The Perfect Murder (1988)
as Inspector Ghote
Aiyaary (2018)
as Baburao Shastri
Mere Baap Pehle Aap (2008)
as Sheekha’s dad
Ardh Satya (1983)
as Mike Lobo
Valley of Flowers (2006)
as Yeti
Dil... Akhir Dil Hai (1982)
as Vimal Mehta
Jackpot (2013)
as Boss
Bedardi (1993)
as Nirbhay Saxena
Karma (1986)
as Khairuddin Kisti
Teraa Surroor (2016)
as Robin
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi (2021)
as Ramprasad Bhargav
Khuda Kay Liye (2007)
as Maulana Wali
Omkara (2006)
as Bhaisaab
Jalwa (1987)
as Inspector Kapil
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)
as Vinod Chopra
Party (1984)
as Amrit
Masoom (1983)
as D.K. Malhotra (DK)
Finding Fanny (2014)
as Ferdinand 'Ferdie' Pinto
Takkar (1995)
as Inspector D'Costa
Gaja Gamini (2000)
as Leonardo da Vinci
Giddh: The Vulture (1984)
Actor
Home Delivery (2005)
as Uncle (uncredited)
7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
as Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar
Today's Special (2009)
as Akbar
Deool (2011)
as Dacoit
Ghulami (1985)
as SP Sultan Singh
Being Cyrus (2005)
as Dinshaw Sethna
Mr. Ahmed (1994)
Actor
Mirch Masala (1987)
as Subedar
Naajayaz (1995)
as Raj Solanki
Half Full (2020)
Actor
Aakrosh (1980)
as Bhaskar Kulkarni
Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
Actor
Hero Hiralal (1988)
as Hero Hiralal
Such a Long Journey (1998)
as Jimmy Bilimoria
Parzania (2007)
as Cyrus
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail (1999)
Actor
Ishqiya (2010)
as Khalujaan
Genesis (1986)
as The farmer
Umrao Jaan (1981)
as Gohar Mirza
Guru Mahaaguru (2002)
as Vijay Verma
Hasti (1993)
as Vishal
Sparsh (1980)
as Anirudh Parmar
Wilson Periera (2010)
as All Characters (Voice)
Bombay Boys (1998)
Actor
Dharam Sankat Mein (2015)
as Neel Anand Baba
Red Alert: The War Within (2010)
as Naga Reddy
Missing Face (2025)
as Mr. Williams
Maximum (2012)
as Arun Inamdar
Sir (1993)
Actor
Aadharshila (1982)
as Ajay
Khidki (2024)
Actor
Celluloid Man (2012)
as Self
Khamosh (1986)
as Captain Rajeev Bakshi
Nishant (1975)
as Vishwam
Anantyatra (1985)
Actor
Hope Aur Hum (2018)
as Nagesh Srivastava
Bezubaan (1982)
as Shivnath
Sona Spa (2013)
as Baba
Allah Ke Banday (2010)
as Warden
Drohkaal (1994)
as Abbas Lodhi
Barah Aana (2009)
as Shukla
Police Public (1990)
Actor
Shaayad (1979)
Actor
Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One (1997)
Actor
Swami Dada (1982)
Actor
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984)
as Malkani
Chaalis Chauraasi (2012)
as Pankaj Purushottam Suri (Sir)
Bhumika (1977)
as Sunil Verma
Electric Moon (1992)
as Goswani
Amal (2007)
as G.K. Jayaram
2100 Ft (2022)
as Gulshan
Naseeb Ni Balihari (1982)
Actor
Katha (1982)
as Rajaram Purshotam Joshi
Maharagni (—)
Actor
Situm (1982)
Actor
Pinjra (2017)
as voice
Bolo Raam (2009)
as Dr. N.S. Negi
Lorie (1984)
as Micky
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1981)
as Albert Pinto
Panaah (1992)
as Deva
Shikari (1991)
as Fakira
Sunglass (2013)
Actor
Paar (1984)
as Naurangia
Iqbal (2005)
as Mohit
Bombay to Bangkok (2008)
as Special
Himmat (1996)
Actor
Sau Crore (1991)
Actor
Lakshmanrekha (1991)
as Amar Kapoor
Hungama Bombay Ishtyle (1978)
Actor
Rajkumar (1996)
as Durjan Singh / Surjan Singh
Bhopal Express (1999)
as Bashir
The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022)
as Narrator
Libaas (1988)
as Sudhir Bhardwaj
Khwab (1980)
as Gopal Mathur
Mithya (2008)
as Gavde
INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT (2014)
as Man
Backstage (—)
as Self
Aan Baan (1972)
as Mourner in funeral
The Coffin Maker (2013)
as Anton Gomes
Woh 7 Din (1983)
as Dr. Anand
Sunayana (1979)
as Rajoo
Aghaat (1985)
as Rustom Patel
Dhh (2018)
as Magician
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao (2001)
as Anand Mathur
Shart (1986)
as Vikram/ Devendra
The Blueberry Hunt (2016)
as Colonel
Daava (1997)
as Bhishma
Firaaq (2009)
as Khan Sahab
A Proposal (1976)
Actor
Maarrich (2022)
Actor
Irada (2017)
as Lt.Col Parabjeet Walia (Retd)
Mee Raqsam (2020)
as Hashim Seth
Rogan Josh (2018)
Actor
Michael (2011)
as Michael
Life Continues (2015)
Actor
The Broken Table (2023)
Actor
Haadsaa (1983)
as Gangster
Banaras (2006)
as Babaji
Waiting (2016)
as Shiv Kumar
Chor Pe Mor (1990)
Actor
Death Penalty (1981)
Actor
Musafir (1986)
as Sadanand
Junoon (1978)
as Sarfaraz Khan
Agnichakra (1997)
as Police Inspector Satpal
Maalamaal (1988)
Actor
Surkhiyaan (1985)
Actor
Dand Nayak (1998)
Actor
Man Versus Man (1981)
as Narrator
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998)
as Tiger
The Ruins (1984)
as Subhash
Neel Parbat Ke Paar (2002)
Actor
A Holy Conspiracy (2022)
as Anton De Souza
Kolkata Junction (2014)
Actor
Tajurba (1981)
Actor
Hameed The Unsung Humanist (2020)
Actor
Zinda Bhaag (2013)
as Puhlwan
A Knock on the Door (2023)
as Dean
Skin of Marble (2018)
as Bhupinder Singh
Mane (1989)
as Rajanna
John Day (2013)
as John Day
Gone to Waste (1988)
Actor
The Miniaturist of Junagadh (2021)
as Husyn Naqqash
This Is Not Our Destination (1987)
Actor
Protidan (1983)
Actor
Chargesheet (2011)
as Sultan
Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997)
as Bharat Srivastav
Shoonya (2006)
as Old Man
Pestonjee (1988)
as Pirojshah Pithawala
Minimum (2024)
as Sukhdeep Singh
Encounter: The Killing (2002)
as Inspector Sam Bharucha
Ribbons for Peace (1998)
as Himself
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein (2015)
Actor
Ek Ghar (1991)
as V. S. Rajashekhar
Game (1993)
as Vidram
Goatspeak (2014)
as Butcher
Shadows in the Dark (1999)
Actor
Ek Pal (1986)
as Ved Hazarika