Naseeruddin Shah
Known for
Indian actor born in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, in 1950, and one of the defining faces of the Indian parallel cinema movement. He drew critical raves in Nishant (1975), Sparsh (1980) and Masoom (1983), winning the National Film Award multiple times. He crossed over to mainstream success with A Wednesday! (2008) and reached international audiences in Monsoon Wedding (2001) and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003). A prolific stage director alongside his film work, he remains a moral compass of Indian screen acting.
Naseeruddin Shah
164 Movies
14 Series
Indian actor born in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, in 1950, and one of the defining faces of the Indian parallel cinema movement. He drew critical raves in Nishant (1975), Sparsh (1980) and Masoom (1983), winning the National Film Award multiple times. He crossed over to mainstream success with A Wednesday! (2008) and reached international audiences in Monsoon Wedding (2001) and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003). A prolific stage director alongside his film work, he remains a moral compass of Indian screen acting.
Movies
Plays Gopi Srivastava
Ok Jaanu
2017
Plays Captain Nemo
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
2003
Plays Bhaskar Sanyal
Raajneeti
2010
Plays Dr. Siddhant Arya
Krrish
2006
Plays Ishar Singh Grewal
Main Vaapas Aaunga
2026
Plays Basu Sir
Assi
2026
Plays Salman Habib
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2011
Plays Lalit Verma
Monsoon Wedding
2001
Plays Inspector Kapil
Jalwa
1987
Plays Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance)
Krrish 3
2013
Plays Sunil Verma
Bhumika
1977
Plays Salim Kidwai
Peepli Live
2010
Plays Dacoit
Deool
2011
Plays Brigadier Shekhar Sharma
Main Hoon Na
2004
Plays Ruiz Pereira
Trikal
1985
Plays Ramprasad Bhargav
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
2021
Plays Professor Singh
Holi
1984
Plays Malti's Father
Mixed Doubles
2006
Plays Amar Kumar ak Marco
Chamatkar
1992
Plays Police Commander Tariq Ali
Shoot on Sight
2007
Plays Ishaan Mirza
3 Deewarein
2003
Plays Vishal
Hasti
1993
Plays Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Hey Ram
2000
Plays Father Briganza
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
1994
Plays Maulana Wali
Khuda Kay Liye
2007
Plays Robin
Teraa Surroor
2016
Plays Raza
Fateh
2025
Plays Inspector Purohit
Maqbool
2003
Plays Gasha
Tees
2024
Plays Suryakanth
The Dirty Picture
2011
Plays Aziz Beg 'Babba'
Gustaakh Ishq
2025
Plays Anirudh Parmar
Sparsh
1980
Plays Ajay Narang
Chaahat
1996
Plays Gulfam Hassan
Sarfarosh
1999
Plays Avinash aka "Avi"
The Great New Wonderful
2005
Plays Suraj
Hum Paanch
1980
Plays Baba
Sona Spa
2013
Plays Jai Singh Adenwalla
Maharathi
2008
Plays Amar Singh
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
2008
Plays Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar
7 Khoon Maaf
2011
Plays Male Puppet (Voice)
Paheli
2005
Plays Vinod Chopra
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
1983
Plays Hero Hiralal
Hero Hiralal
1988
Plays Khalujan
Dedh Ishqiya
2014
Plays Wanted Bhai
Welcome Back
2015
Plays Bhaisaab
Omkara
2006
Plays Baburao Shastri
Aiyaary
2018
Plays D.K. Malhotra (DK)
Masoom
1983
Plays Gohar Mirza
Umrao Jaan
1981
Plays Jimmy Bilimoria
Such a Long Journey
1998
TV Shows
Plays Self
Mid Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah
2015
Plays Akbar
Taj: Divided by Blood
2023
Plays Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib
1988
Plays Guru
Zero KMS
2018
Plays Raja Mrityunjay Singh Shikharwat
Kaun Banegi Shikharwati
2022
Plays Panditji
Bandish Bandits
2020
Plays Sahebji
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
2023
Plays Viktor Khanna
Showtime
2024
Plays JRD Tata
Made in India: A Titan Story
2026
Plays Vinay Kaul
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
2024
Plays Mr. Dhillon
Dhillon's Jackpot
2021
Plays Mr. Roy
Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley
2023
Plays Shivaji
The Discovery of India
1988
Plays Pappi Singh
Modern Love Mumbai
2022
Latest Trailers
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Main Vaapas Aaunga
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Main Vaapas Aaunga
Ishar Singh Grewal
2026
Film
Made in India: A Titan Story
JRD Tata · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
Assi
Basu Sir
2026
Film
Safia/Safdar
Bhai Yazdani
2026
Film
Gustaakh Ishq
Aziz Beg 'Babba'
2025
Film
Missing Face
Mr. Williams
2025
Film
Fateh
Raza
2025
Film
Tees
Gasha
2024
Film
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
Vinay Kaul · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Naseeruddin Shah and where are they from?
Naseeruddin Shah is 76 years old, born on July 20, 1950 in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What are the most famous roles of Naseeruddin Shah?
Naseeruddin Shah is best known for roles in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Main Hoon Na, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
How many movies has Naseeruddin Shah been in?
Over a 58-year career (since 1968), Naseeruddin Shah has appeared in 164 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Naseeruddin Shah's first movie?
The career of Naseeruddin Shah began with Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968).
What is Naseeruddin Shah's most recent movie or series?
Naseeruddin Shah's most recent release is Rehmat, which premiered on August 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Naseeruddin Shah appeared in?
On television, Naseeruddin Shah has appeared in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Bandish Bandits, Modern Love Mumbai, Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo.
Does Naseeruddin Shah have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Naseeruddin Shah's upcoming work includes: OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood (2026).
Naseeruddin Shah
1950-07-20 · Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
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.