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