Actor
Naseeruddin Shah
- Born: 20 July 1950, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Estimated net worth: 50 million USD
Naseeruddin Shah is a renowned Indian actor known for his powerful performances in both mainstream and parallel cinema. He gained fame through films like 'Masoom', 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', and 'Paar'. With a distinctive voice and versatile acting style, he has…
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About Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin Shah is a renowned Indian actor known for his powerful performances in both mainstream and parallel cinema. He gained fame through films like 'Masoom', 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', and 'Paar'. With a distinctive voice and versatile acting style, he has earned accolades for his work in drama, comedy, and serious roles, establishing a strong reputation in Indian film and theatre.
- Born
- 20 July 1950, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
- Spouses
- Ratna Pathak Shah (1982-present)
- Children
- 3 (Ira Shah, Vivaan Shah, and a daughter)
- Parents
- Naseeruddin Shah (father), Lilian Shah (mother)
- Estimated net worth
- 50 million USD
Fun facts about Naseeruddin Shah
- Naseeruddin Shah is also a noted theatre actor and director, having founded the theatre group 'Motley' in 1979.
- He has appeared in over 200 films in various languages, including Hindi, Urdu, and English.
Famous Naseeruddin Shah quotes
“The truth is that the more I act, the more I feel like an impostor.”
“I believe in destiny. I believe that we are the architects of our own destiny.”
“Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
Naseeruddin Shah: coming up
- Om: Chapter 1 (Movie)20 November 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Naseeruddin Shah filmography
Cast (250)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Rehmat Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Main Vaapas Aaunga Movie | Ishar Singh Grewal | 7.2 |
| 2026 | Made in India: A Titan Story TV | JRD Tata | 9.5 |
| 2026 | Assi Movie | Basu Sir | 6.2 |
| 2026 | Safia/Safdar Movie | Bhai Yazdani | 2.0 |
| 2025 | Gustaakh Ishq Movie | Aziz Beg 'Babba' | 7.0 |
| 2025 | Missing Face Movie | Mr. Williams | |
| 2025 | Fateh Movie | Raza | 6.0 |
| 2024 | Tees Movie | Gasha |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack TV | Vinay Kaul | 6.3 |
| 2024 | Khidki Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2024 | Minimum Movie | Sukhdeep Singh | 10.0 |
| 2024 | Showtime TV | Viktor Khanna | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley TV | Mr. Roy | 6.1 |
| 2023 | COAT Movie | Narrator | |
| 2023 | Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo TV | Sahebji | 7.2 |
| 2023 | Taj: Divided by Blood TV | Akbar | 6.4 |
| 2023 | The Broken Table Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 2023 | A Knock on the Door Movie | Dean | 2.0 |
| 2023 | Kuttey Movie | Narayan Khobre | 5.9 |
| 2022 | Maarrich Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2022 | 2100 Ft Movie | Gulshan | 10.0 |
| 2022 | The Master: Shyam Benegal Movie | Narrator | 4.0 |
| 2022 | A Holy Conspiracy Movie | Anton De Souza | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Modern Love Mumbai TV | Pappi Singh | 5.5 |
| 2022 | The Daughter Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2022 | Gehraiyaan Movie | Vinod Khanna | 5.7 |
| 2022 | Kaun Banegi Shikharwati TV | Raja Mrityunjay Singh Shikharwat | 7.0 |
| 2021 | The Miniaturist of Junagadh Movie | Husyn Naqqash | |
| 2021 | Dhillon's Jackpot TV | Mr. Dhillon | |
| 2021 | Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi Movie | Ramprasad Bhargav | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Hameed The Unsung Humanist Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Mee Raqsam Movie | Hashim Seth | 5.7 |
| 2020 | Bandish Bandits TV | Panditji | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Half Full Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2019 | SunGanges Movie | Himself | 6.0 |
| 2019 | The Tashkent Files Movie | PKR Natrajan | 7.2 |
| 2018 | Rogan Josh Movie | Unknown character | 3.2 |
| 2018 | Dhh Movie | Magician | 8.1 |
| 2018 | Hope Aur Hum Movie | Nagesh Srivastava | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Nude Movie | Unknown character | 4.9 |
| 2018 | Zero KMS TV | Guru | 8.0 |
| 2018 | Skin of Marble Movie | Bhupinder Singh | |
| 2018 | Aiyaary Movie | Baburao Shastri | 5.7 |
| 2017 | Mumbai Underworld Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2017 | The Hungry Movie | Tathagat Ahuja | 5.6 |
| 2017 | Begum Jaan Movie | Rajaji | 5.6 |
| 2017 | Irada Movie | Lt.Col Parabjeet Walia (Retd) | 6.9 |
| 2017 | Pinjra Movie | voice | 10.0 |
| 2017 | Ok Jaanu Movie | Gopi Srivastava | 5.7 |
| 2016 | Jeewan Hathi Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2016 | Waiting Movie | Shiv Kumar | 7.0 |
| 2016 | The Blueberry Hunt Movie | Colonel | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Teraa Surroor Movie | Robin | 4.8 |
| 2015 | Life Continues Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2015 | Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Shaandaar Movie | Narrator | 4.3 |
| 2015 | Welcome Back Movie | Wanted Bhai | 4.9 |
| 2015 | Mid Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah TV | Self | |
| 2015 | Dharam Sankat Mein Movie | Neel Anand Baba | 6.7 |
| 2015 | Dirty Politics Movie | Manoj Singh | 2.5 |
| 2014 | Kolkata Junction Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2014 | Finding Fanny Movie | Ferdinand 'Ferdie' Pinto | 5.4 |
| 2014 | INT. CAFÉ - NIGHT Movie | Man | 7.1 |
| 2014 | The Anupam Kher Show TV | Himself | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Goatspeak Movie | Butcher | |
| 2014 | Dedh Ishqiya Movie | Khalujan | 6.7 |
| 2013 | Jackpot Movie | Boss | 2.9 |
| 2013 | Sunglass Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 Movie | Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance) | 5.6 |
| 2013 | Zinda Bhaag Movie | Puhlwan | 6.7 |
| 2013 | John Day Movie | John Day | 5.3 |
| 2013 | Sona Spa Movie | Baba | 2.6 |
| 2013 | The Coffin Maker Movie | Anton Gomes | |
| 2012 | Maximum Movie | Arun Inamdar | 8.0 |
| 2012 | Celluloid Man Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Chaalis Chauraasi Movie | Pankaj Purushottam Suri (Sir) | 6.3 |
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture Movie | Suryakanth | 6.1 |
| 2011 | Deool Movie | Dacoit | 8.4 |
| 2011 | Chargesheet Movie | Sultan | |
| 2011 | Michael Movie | Michael | 5.5 |
| 2011 | That Girl in Yellow Boots Movie | Diwaker | 5.8 |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Movie | Salman Habib | 7.6 |
| 2011 | 7 Khoon Maaf Movie | Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar | 6.2 |
| 2010 | Allah Ke Banday Movie | Warden | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Peepli Live Movie | Salim Kidwai | 7.3 |
| 2010 | Red Alert: The War Within Movie | Naga Reddy | 4.4 |
| 2010 | Raajneeti Movie | Bhaskar Sanyal | 6.3 |
| 2010 | Wilson Periera Movie | All Characters (Voice) | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Ishqiya Movie | Khalujaan | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Bolo Raam Movie | Dr. N.S. Negi | |
| 2009 | Today's Special Movie | Akbar | 6.2 |
| 2009 | Firaaq Movie | Khan Sahab | 6.2 |
| 2009 | Barah Aana Movie | Shukla | 5.6 |
| 2008 | Maharathi Movie | Jai Singh Adenwalla | 6.0 |
| 2008 | A Wednesday! Movie | The Anonymous Caller | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Movie | Amar Singh | 6.8 |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap Movie | Sheekha’s dad | 5.0 |
| 2008 | Mithya Movie | Gavde | 6.3 |
| 2008 | Bombay to Bangkok Movie | Special | 4.3 |
| 2007 | Shoot on Sight Movie | Police Commander Tariq Ali | 6.2 |
| 2007 | Dus Kahaniyaan Movie | Unknown character | 4.4 |
| 2007 | Amal Movie | G.K. Jayaram | 7.6 |
| 2007 | Khuda Kay Liye Movie | Maulana Wali | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Parzania Movie | Cyrus | 6.1 |
| 2006 | Shoonya Movie | Old Man | |
| 2006 | Omkara Movie | Bhaisaab | 6.9 |
| 2006 | Valley of Flowers Movie | Yeti | 6.8 |
| 2006 | Krrish Movie | Dr. Siddhant Arya | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Banaras Movie | Babaji | 6.5 |
| 2006 | Mixed Doubles Movie | Malti's Father | 7.3 |
| 2005 | Being Cyrus Movie | Dinshaw Sethna | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Home Delivery Movie | Uncle (uncredited) | 4.3 |
| 2005 | Iqbal Movie | Mohit | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Paheli Movie | Male Puppet (Voice) | 6.1 |
| 2005 | The Great New Wonderful Movie | Avinash aka "Avi" | 4.8 |
| 2004 | Asambhav Movie | Sameer 'Sam' Hans | 5.6 |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na Movie | Brigadier Shekhar Sharma | 6.6 |
| 2003 | The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Movie | Captain Nemo | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Maqbool Movie | Inspector Purohit | 7.1 |
| 2003 | 3 Deewarein Movie | Ishaan Mirza | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Guru Mahaaguru Movie | Vijay Verma | 10.0 |
| 2002 | Encounter: The Killing Movie | Inspector Sam Bharucha | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai TV | Himself | |
| 2002 | Neel Parbat Ke Paar Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2001 | Kasam Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding Movie | Lalit Verma | 6.8 |
| 2001 | Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao Movie | Anand Mathur | 5.7 |
| 2000 | Gaja Gamini Movie | Leonardo da Vinci | 6.6 |
| 2000 | Hey Ram Movie | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi | 7.1 |
| 1999 | Shadows in the Dark Movie | Unknown character | 9.5 |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh Movie | Gulfam Hassan | 6.9 |
| 1999 | Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1999 | Bhopal Express Movie | Bashir | 6.8 |
| 1998 | China Gate Movie | Maj. Sarfaraz Khan | 6.5 |
| 1998 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! Movie | Tiger | 9.0 |
| 1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Movie | Inspector Vijay Khanna | 8.0 |
| 1998 | Bombay Boys Movie | Unknown character | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Such a Long Journey Movie | Jimmy Bilimoria | 6.0 |
| 1998 | Dand Nayak Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1998 | Ribbons for Peace Movie | Himself | |
| 1997 | Daava Movie | Bhishma | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang Movie | Bharat Srivastav | 4.7 |
| 1997 | Agnichakra Movie | Police Inspector Satpal | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1996 | Chaahat Movie | Ajay Narang | 6.7 |
| 1996 | Rajkumar Movie | Durjan Singh / Surjan Singh | 6.8 |
| 1996 | Himmat Movie | Unknown character | 4.3 |
| 1995 | Takkar Movie | Inspector D'Costa | 5.0 |
| 1995 | Naajayaz Movie | Raj Solanki | 5.5 |
| 1994 | Drohkaal Movie | Abbas Lodhi | 7.4 |
| 1994 | Mohra Movie | Mr. Jindal | 6.1 |
| 1994 | Ponthan Mada Movie | Seema Thampuran | 8.0 |
| 1994 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Movie | Father Briganza | 6.7 |
| 1994 | Mr. Ahmed Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1994 | Triyacharitra Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Bedardi Movie | Nirbhay Saxena | 5.7 |
| 1993 | Sir Movie | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1993 | Hasti Movie | Vishal | 5.0 |
| 1993 | Lootere Movie | Unknown character | 4.7 |
| 1993 | Game Movie | Vidram | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Electric Moon Movie | Goswani | 8.0 |
| 1992 | Chamatkar Movie | Amar Kumar ak Marco | 6.5 |
| 1992 | Tahalka Movie | Captain Ranbir Chauhan | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Panaah Movie | Deva | 6.0 |
| 1992 | Vishwatma Movie | Inspector Surya Pratap Singh | 5.8 |
| 1991 | Lakshmanrekha Movie | Amar Kapoor | 8.3 |
| 1991 | Sau Crore Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Shikari Movie | Fakira | 5.8 |
| 1991 | Ek Ghar Movie | V. S. Rajashekhar | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Chor Pe Mor Movie | Unknown character | 8.8 |
| 1990 | Police Public Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1989 | Mane Movie | Rajanna | 9.0 |
| 1989 | Andha Yug Movie | Ashwatthama | |
| 1989 | Khoj Movie | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1989 | Tridev Movie | Jay Singh | 6.4 |
| 1988 | Maalamaal Movie | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal Movie | Hero Hiralal | 5.0 |
| 1988 | Rihaee Movie | Mansukh | 9.5 |
| 1988 | The Perfect Murder Movie | Inspector Ghote | 6.1 |
| 1988 | Pestonjee Movie | Pirojshah Pithawala | 4.9 |
| 1988 | Mirza Ghalib TV | Mirza Ghalib | 9.0 |
| 1988 | The Discovery of India TV | Shivaji | 9.4 |
| 1988 | Gone to Waste Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1988 | Libaas Movie | Sudhir Bhardwaj | 9.0 |
| 1987 | Ijaazat Movie | Mahinder | 6.3 |
| 1987 | Jalwa Movie | Inspector Kapil | 6.3 |
| 1987 | Mirch Masala Movie | Subedar | 7.9 |
| 1987 | This Is Not Our Destination Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1986 | Ek Pal Movie | Ved Hazarika | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Karma Movie | Khairuddin Kisti | 7.4 |
| 1986 | Genesis Movie | The farmer | 6.5 |
| 1986 | Khamosh Movie | Captain Rajeev Bakshi | 7.4 |
| 1986 | Shart Movie | Vikram/ Devendra | 10.0 |
| 1986 | Musafir Movie | Sadanand | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Anantyatra Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1985 | Trikal Movie | Ruiz Pereira | 8.8 |
| 1985 | Aghaat Movie | Rustom Patel | 8.1 |
| 1985 | Ghulami Movie | SP Sultan Singh | 7.2 |
| 1985 | Surkhiyaan Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1984 | The Crossing Movie | Naurangia | 6.5 |
| 1984 | Holi Movie | Professor Singh | 6.4 |
| 1984 | The Ruins Movie | Subhash | 6.4 |
| 1984 | Lorie Movie | Micky | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Party Movie | Amrit | 7.4 |
| 1984 | Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! Movie | Malkani | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Giddh: The Vulture Movie | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1983 | Protidan Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Ardh Satya Movie | Mike Lobo | 7.1 |
| 1983 | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Movie | Vinod Chopra | 7.1 |
| 1983 | Mandi Movie | Tungrus | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Woh 7 Din Movie | Dr. Anand | 7.2 |
| 1983 | Masoom Movie | D.K. Malhotra (DK) | 6.7 |
| 1983 | Haadsaa Movie | Gangster | 8.8 |
| 1982 | Bezubaan Movie | Shivnath | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Katha Movie | Rajaram Purshotam Joshi | 5.2 |
| 1982 | Swami Dada Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1982 | Aadharshila Movie | Ajay | 10.0 |
| 1982 | Dil... Akhir Dil Hai Movie | Vimal Mehta | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Bazaar Movie | Salim | 7.4 |
| 1982 | Situm Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1982 | Naseeb Ni Balihari Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1981 | Tajurba Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1981 | Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai Movie | Albert Pinto | 5.5 |
| 1981 | Chakra Movie | Looka | 5.4 |
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan Movie | Gohar Mirza | 6.0 |
| 1981 | Bhavni Bhavai Movie | King Chakrasen | 4.9 |
| 1981 | Man Versus Man Movie | Narrator | |
| 1981 | Death Penalty Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1980 | Hum Paanch Movie | Suraj | 6.8 |
| 1980 | Sparsh Movie | Anirudh Parmar | 7.3 |
| 1980 | Aakrosh Movie | Bhaskar Kulkarni | 7.4 |
| 1980 | Khwab Movie | Gopal Mathur | 10.0 |
| 1979 | Shaayad Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1979 | Sunayana Movie | Rajoo | 5.0 |
| 1978 | Junoon Movie | Sarfaraz Khan | 5.9 |
| 1978 | Hungama Bombay Ishtyle Movie | Unknown character | 9.7 |
| 1977 | Bhumika Movie | Sunil Verma | 6.6 |
| 1977 | Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane Movie | Venkataramana Shastri | 8.0 |
| 1976 | Manthan Movie | Bhola | 6.6 |
| 1976 | A Proposal Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1975 | Nishant Movie | Vishwam | 7.1 |
| 1972 | Aan Baan Movie | Mourner in funeral | 8.0 |
| 1968 | Sapnon Ka Saudagar Movie | Special Appearance | 8.0 |
| TBA | Marudhanayagam Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Masoom: The Next Generation Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Maharagni Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Backstage Movie | Self |
Crew (6)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Far from Home Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2023 | Man Woman Man Woman Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2021 | Mumbai Diaries TV | Vocals · Sound | 7.3 |
| 2006 | Yun Hota To Kya Hota Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Raghu Romeo Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 5.9 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Mane Movie | Makeup Artist · Costume & Make-Up | 9.0 |
Latest releases
- Rehmat2026
- Main Vaapas Aaunga2026 / TMDB 7.2
- Assi2026 / TMDB 6.2
- Safia/Safdar2026 / TMDB 2.0
- Gustaakh Ishq2025 / TMDB 7.0
- Missing Face2025
Questions about Naseeruddin Shah
What are some of Naseeruddin Shah's career highlights?
Naseeruddin Shah's career highlights include acclaimed performances in films like 'Masoom', 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', and 'Paar'. He is celebrated for his contributions to both commercial and art cinema.
Has Naseeruddin Shah won any awards?
Yes, Naseeruddin Shah has won several prestigious awards including the National Film Award for Best Actor and multiple Filmfare Awards, recognizing his exceptional talent in acting.
What was Naseeruddin Shah's first film?
Naseeruddin Shah made his film debut in the 1975 movie 'Nishant', directed by Shyam Benegal, which marked the beginning of his illustrious career in Indian cinema.
Which films are considered Naseeruddin Shah's most successful?
Some of Naseeruddin Shah's most successful films include 'Masoom', 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', and 'A Wednesday!', which received both critical and commercial acclaim.
What is known about Naseeruddin Shah's personal life?
Naseeruddin Shah is married to actress Ratna Pathak Shah, and they have three children. He is known for his strong views on various social issues and has been vocal about them.
What is Naseeruddin Shah's estimated net worth?
Naseeruddin Shah's estimated net worth is around 50 million USD, reflecting his successful career in acting and theatre.
What are some milestones in Naseeruddin Shah's filmography?
Milestones in Naseeruddin Shah's filmography include his roles in classic films such as 'Masoom' and 'Paar', as well as his impactful performances in international films like 'The Perfect Murder'.
Is Naseeruddin Shah involved in any other artistic pursuits?
Yes, Naseeruddin Shah is actively involved in theatre as both an actor and director. He has directed several plays and is a prominent figure in Indian theatre.