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