Actor
Naseeruddin Shah
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
Years Active
1970 – Present
Naseeruddin Shah Biography
Naseeruddin Shah Basic Details
- Full Name: Naseeruddin Shah
- Date of Birth: 20 July 1950
- Age: 75 (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
Family Background
- Father: Aley Mohammed Shah
- Mother: Farrukh Sultan
- Spouse: Ratna Pathak Shah (Actress)
Children: - Imaad Shah (Actor/Musician)
- Vivaan Shah (Actor)
- Heeba Shah (from previous relationship)
Education
- Aligarh Muslim University
- National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi
- Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Work | Role | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Nishant | Vishwam | Powerful debut in parallel cinema |
| 1976 | Manthan | Bhola | Part of India’s first crowdfunded film |
| 1980 | Aakrosh | Bhaskar Kulkarni | Critically acclaimed intense performance |
| 1982 | Bazaar | Salim | Emotional depth in social drama |
| 1983 | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | Vinod Chopra | Cult comedy classic |
| 1983 | Masoom | D.K. Malhotra | One of his most loved performances |
| 1984 | Paar | Naurangia | National Award-winning role |
| 1985 | Mirch Masala | Subedar | Iconic negative role |
| 1986 | Karma | Khairuddin Chishti | Entry into mainstream commercial cinema |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | Hero Hiralal | Unique experimental cinema |
| 1989 | Tridev | Jay Singh | Popular commercial success |
| 1993 | Sir | Professor Amar Verma | Strong mentor character |
| 1994 | Drohkaal | DCP Abbas Lodhi | Critically acclaimed police drama |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Gulfaam Hasan | Memorable antagonist role |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Mahatma Gandhi | Played historical figure |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Lalit Verma | International recognition |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Inspector Purohit | Shakespeare adaptation success |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | Brig. Shekhar Sharma | Popular mainstream role |
| 2005 | Iqbal | Mohit | Inspirational coach role |
| 2006 | Omkara | Bhaisaab | Critically acclaimed supporting role |
| 2008 | A Wednesday! | A Common Man | One of his most iconic performances |
| 2010 | Ishqiya | Iftikhar | Grey-shaded character appreciated |
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | Suryakanth | Strong supporting role |
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya | Khalu Jaan | Stylish and layered performance |
| 2015 | Waiting | Prof. Shiv Kumar | Mature emotional role |
| 2017 | Begum Jaan | Raja Sahib | Powerful supporting presence |
| 2018 | Aiyaary | Baburao Shastri | Senior intelligence officer role |
| 2019 | The Tashkent Files | PKR Natrajan | Political drama impact |
| 2020 | Bandish Bandits (TV) | Radhe Mohan Rathod | OTT success |
| 2022 | Gehraiyaan | Vinod Khanna | Modern relationship drama |
| 2023 | Taj: Divided by Blood | Akbar | Historical web series role |
| 2023 | Kuttey | Narayan Khobre | Dark crime drama |
| 2024 | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack | Vinay Kaul | High-profile OTT series |
Recent Activity
- Age & Legacy:
75 years old and still regarded as one of India’s finest actors - February 2026 Controversy:
Raised concerns over Mumbai University withdrawing his literature event invitation - Reason for Issue:
Allegedly linked to his anti-government and political views - Active Film Career:
Continues working actively in films and OTT - Upcoming Projects:
Films lined up with Anubhav Sinha (Assi) and Imtiaz Ali
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | National Film Award | Sparsh | Won |
| 1980 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Junoon | Nominated |
| 1981 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Aakrosh | Won |
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Chakra | Won |
| 1983 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Bazaar | Nominated |
| 1984 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | National Film Award | Paar | Won |
| 1984 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Masoom | Won |
| 1984 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Katha | Nominated |
| 1984 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Mandi | Nominated |
| 1984 | Venice Film Festival | Best Actor | Volpi Cup | Paar | Won |
| 1985 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | Sparsh | Nominated |
| 1986 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards | Best Actor (Hindi) | BFJA Award | Paar | Won |
| 1994 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Sir | Nominated |
| 1995 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Filmfare Award | Mohra | Nominated |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | Naajayaz | Nominated |
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Filmfare Award | Chaahat | Nominated |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | China Gate | Nominated |
| 2000 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | IIFA Award | Sarfarosh | Won |
| 2000 | Other Awards | Overall Contribution | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award | — | Won |
| 2000 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Filmfare Award | Sarfarosh | Nominated |
| 2006 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | National Film Award | Iqbal | Won |
| 2006 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | IIFA Award | Iqbal | Nominated |
| 2006 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Hindi) | BFJA Award | Iqbal | Won |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Filmfare Award | Krrish | Nominated |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Filmfare Award | A Wednesday! | Nominated |
| 2008 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | IIFA Award | Mithya | Nominated |
| 2009 | IIFA Awards | Best Actor | IIFA Award | A Wednesday! | Nominated |
| 2011 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | IIFA Award | Allah Ke Banday | Nominated |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Award | The Dirty Picture | Nominated |
| 2012 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | IIFA Award | The Dirty Picture | Nominated |
| 2012 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | IIFA Award | The Dirty Picture | Nominated |
| 2015 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | IIFA Award | Finding Fanny | Nominated |
| 2021 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Filmfare OTT Award | Bandish Bandits | Nominated |
| 2021 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor in a Web Original Film | Filmfare OTT Award | Mee Raqsam | Nominated |
About Naseeruddin Shah
He is a legendary Indian actor known for parallel cinema and realistic acting.
A Wednesday!, Masoom, and Sarfarosh are among his most popular films.
Yes, he has won 3 National Film Awards.
Yes, he continues to work in films, OTT, and theatre.
His natural acting style and strong presence in both art and commercial cinema.