Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah 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.

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Known For

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

2002 • as Himself

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

2003 • as Captain Nemo

The Discovery of India

1988 • as Shivaji

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

2011 • as Salman Habib

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

2024 • as Vinay Kaul

Monsoon Wedding

2001 • as Lalit Verma

Filmography

2025

Fateh

as Raza

Movie - Released: 1/10/2025

Movie

Missing Face

as Mr. Williams

Movie - Released: 4/11/2025

2024

Tees

as Gasha

Movie - Released: 11/7/2024

Khidki

Movie - Released: 6/1/2024

Showtime

as Viktor Khanna

TV - Released: 3/8/2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

as Vinay Kaul

TV - Released: 8/29/2024

2023

The Broken Table

Movie - Released: 2/15/2023

COAT

as Narrator

Movie - Released: 5/26/2023

A Knock on the Door

as Dean

Movie - Released: 1/25/2023

Kuttey

as Narayan Khobre

Movie - Released: 1/13/2023

Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo

as Sahebji

TV - Released: 5/5/2023

Charlie Chopra And The Mystery Of Solang Valley

as Dr. Rai

TV - Released: 6/29/2023

Taj: Divided by Blood

as Akbar

TV - Released: 3/3/2023

2022

A Holy Conspiracy

Movie - Released: 7/29/2022

Gehraiyaan

as Vinod Khanna

Movie - Released: 2/11/2022

The Daughter

Movie - Released: 3/12/2022

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

Movie - Released: 11/29/2022

2100 Ft

as Gulshan

Movie - Released: 11/25/2022

Maarrich

Movie - Released: 12/9/2022

Kaun Banegi Shikharwati

as Raja Mrityunjay Singh Shikharwat

TV - Released: 1/7/2022

Modern Love Mumbai

as Pappi Singh

TV - Released: 5/13/2022

2021

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi

as Ramprasad Bhargav

Movie - Released: 1/1/2021

The Miniaturist of Junagadh

as Husyn Naqqash

Movie - Released: 8/15/2021

Dhillon's Jackpot

as Mr. Dhillon

TV - Released: 3/26/2021

2020

Half Full

Movie - Released: 4/15/2020

Mee Raqsam

as Hashim Seth

Movie - Released: 8/21/2020

Movie

Hameed The Unsung Humanist

Movie - Released: 10/16/2020

Bandish Bandits

as Panditji

TV - Released: 8/2/2020

2019

The Tashkent Files

as PKR Natrajan

Movie - Released: 4/12/2019

SunGanges

as Himself

Movie - Released: 11/14/2019

2018

Skin of Marble

as Bhupinder Singh

Movie - Released: 3/10/2018

Nude

Movie - Released: 4/27/2018

Aiyaary

as Baburao Shastri

Movie - Released: 2/16/2018

Dhh

as Magician

Movie - Released: 9/28/2018

Hope Aur Hum

as Nagesh Srivastava

Movie - Released: 5/11/2018

Rogan Josh

Movie - Released: 11/26/2018

Zero KMS

as Guru

TV - Released: 3/29/2018

2017

Begum Jaan

as Rajaji

Movie - Released: 4/14/2017

Ok Jaanu

as Gopi Srivastava

Movie - Released: 1/12/2017

Irada

as Lt.Col Parabjeet Walia (Retd)

Movie - Released: 2/17/2017

The Hungry

as Tathagat Ahuja

Movie - Released: 9/1/2017

Movie

Mumbai Underworld

Movie - Released: 12/8/2017

2016

Waiting

as Shiv Kumar

Movie - Released: 5/27/2016

The Blueberry Hunt

as Colonel

Movie - Released: 4/8/2016

Teraa Surroor

as Robin

Movie - Released: 3/11/2016

Jeewan Hathi

Movie - Released: 11/4/2016

2015

Life Continues

Movie - Released: 12/5/2015

Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein

Movie - Released: 11/6/2015

Welcome Back

as Wanted Bhai

Movie - Released: 9/4/2015

Dirty Politics

as Manoj Singh

Movie - Released: 3/6/2015

Dharam Sankat Mein

as Neel Anand Baba

Movie - Released: 4/10/2015

Mid Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah

as Self

TV - Released: 7/10/2015

2014

Dedh Ishqiya

as Khalujan

Movie - Released: 1/10/2014

Finding Fanny

as Ferdinand 'Ferdie' Pinto

Movie - Released: 9/11/2014

Kolkata Junction

Movie - Released: 9/21/2014

INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT

as Man

Movie - Released: 8/9/2014

The Anupam Kher Show

as Himself

TV - Released: 7/6/2014

2013

John Day

as John Day

Movie - Released: 9/5/2013

Jackpot

as Boss

Movie - Released: 12/13/2013

Sona Spa

as Baba

Movie - Released: 3/22/2013

The Coffin Maker

as Anton Gomes

Movie - Released: 1/1/2013

Krrish 3

as Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance)

Movie - Released: 11/1/2013

Zinda Bhaag

as Puhlwan

Movie - Released: 9/20/2013

Sunglass

Movie - Released: 11/10/2013

2012

Chaalis Chauraasi

as Pankaj Purushottam Suri (Sir)

Movie - Released: 1/13/2012

Celluloid Man

as Self

Movie - Released: 6/26/2012

Maximum

as Arun Inamdar

Movie - Released: 6/28/2012

2011

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

as Salman Habib

Movie - Released: 7/15/2011

The Dirty Picture

as Suryakanth

Movie - Released: 12/2/2011

7 Khoon Maaf

as Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar

Movie - Released: 2/18/2011

Deool

as Dacoit

Movie - Released: 11/4/2011

Michael

as Michael

Movie - Released: 9/15/2011

That Girl in Yellow Boots

as Diwaker

Movie - Released: 9/2/2011

Chargesheet

as Sultan

Movie - Released: 9/30/2011

2010

Ishqiya

as Khalujaan

Movie - Released: 1/29/2010

Peepli Live

as Salim Kidwai

Movie - Released: 8/13/2010

Allah Ke Banday

as Warden

Movie - Released: 11/26/2010

Raajneeti

as Bhaskar Sanyal

Movie - Released: 6/4/2010

Red Alert: The War Within

as Naga Reddy

Movie - Released: 7/9/2010

Movie

Wilson Periera

as All Characters (Voice)

Movie - Released: 5/1/2010

2009

Barah Aana

as Shukla

Movie - Released: 3/13/2009

Firaaq

as Khan Sahab

Movie - Released: 3/20/2009

Today's Special

as Akbar

Movie - Released: 10/14/2009

Bolo Raam

as Dr. N.S. Negi

Movie - Released: 12/31/2009

2008

Mithya

as Gavde

Movie - Released: 1/27/2008

A Wednesday!

as The Anonymous Caller

Movie - Released: 9/5/2008

Bombay To Bangkok

as Special

Movie - Released: 1/11/2008

Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

as Amar Singh

Movie - Released: 7/4/2008

Maharathi

as Jai Singh Adenwalla

Movie - Released: 12/4/2008

2007

Khuda Kay Liye

as Maulana Wali

Movie - Released: 7/29/2007

Amal

as G.K. Jayaram

Movie - Released: 9/13/2007

Shoot on Sight

as Police Commander Tariq Ali

Movie - Released: 12/15/2007

Dus Kahaniyaan

Movie - Released: 12/7/2007

2006

Valley of Flowers

as Yeti

Movie - Released: 7/15/2006

Krrish

as Dr. Siddhant Arya

Movie - Released: 6/23/2006

Omkara

as Bhaisaab

Movie - Released: 7/28/2006

Banaras

as Babaji

Movie - Released: 4/7/2006

Mixed Doubles

as Malti's Father

Movie - Released: 2/10/2006

Movie

Shoonya

as Old Man

Movie - Released: 11/20/2006

2005

Iqbal

as Mohit

Movie - Released: 8/26/2005

The Great New Wonderful

as Avinash aka "Avi"

Movie - Released: 4/22/2005

Paheli

as Male Puppet (Voice)

Movie - Released: 6/24/2005

Being Cyrus

as Dinshaw Sethna

Movie - Released: 12/8/2005

Parzania

as Cyrus

Movie - Released: 10/7/2005

Home Delivery

as Uncle (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 12/2/2005

Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh

Movie - Released: 10/7/2005

2004

Main Hoon Na

as Brigadier Shekhar Sharma

Movie - Released: 4/30/2004

Asambhav

as Sameer 'Sam' Hans

Movie - Released: 7/22/2004

2003

Maqbool

as Inspector Purohit

Movie - Released: 1/30/2003

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

as Captain Nemo

Movie - Released: 7/11/2003

3 Deewarein

as Ishaan Mirza

Movie - Released: 1/8/2003

2002

Movie

Neel Parbat Ke Paar

Movie - Released: 3/7/2002

Guru Mahaaguru

as Vijay Verma

Movie - Released: 12/13/2002

Encounter: The Killing

as Inspector Sam Bharucha

Movie - Released: 8/9/2002

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

as Himself

TV - Released: 3/22/2002

2001

Monsoon Wedding

as Lalit Verma

Movie - Released: 8/30/2001

Kasam

Movie - Released: 10/12/2001

Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao

as Anand Mathur

Movie - Released: 6/18/2001

2000

Hey Ram

as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Movie - Released: 2/18/2000

Gaja Gamini

as Leonardo da Vinci

Movie - Released: 12/1/2000

1999

Sarfarosh

as Gulfam Hassan

Movie - Released: 4/30/1999

Bhopal Express

as Bashir

Movie - Released: 1/1/1999

Shadows in the Dark

Movie - Released: 9/21/1999

1998

China Gate

as Maj. Sarfaraz Khan

Movie - Released: 11/27/1998

Ribbons for Peace

as Himself

Movie - Released: 1/1/1998

Sar Utha Ke Jiyo

as Inspector Vijay Khanna

Movie - Released: 9/25/1998

Such a Long Journey

as Major Jimmy Bilimoria

Movie - Released: 9/13/1998

Bombay Boys

Movie - Released: 9/14/1998

1997

Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One

Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

Lahoo Ke Do Rang

Movie - Released: 3/21/1997

Daava

as Bhishma

Movie - Released: 7/18/1997

Agnichakra

as Police Inspector Satpal

Movie - Released: 2/26/1997

1996

Chaahat

as Ajay Narang

Movie - Released: 6/6/1996

Rajkumar

as Durjan Singh / Surjan Singh

Movie - Released: 3/22/1996

Himmat

Movie - Released: 1/5/1996

1995

Takkar

as Inspector D'Costa

Movie - Released: 7/13/1995

Naajayaz

as Raj Solanki

Movie - Released: 3/17/1995

1994

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa

as Father Briganza

Movie - Released: 2/25/1994

Mohra

as Mr. Jindal

Movie - Released: 7/1/1994

Mr. Ahmed

Movie - Released: 1/1/1994

Drohkaal

as Abbas Lodhi

Movie - Released: 8/31/1994

Ponthan Mada

as Seema Thampuran

Movie - Released: 3/9/1994

Triyacharitra

Movie - Released: 1/1/1994

1993

Movie

Game

as Vidram

Movie - Released: 2/5/1993

Hasti

as Vishal

Movie - Released: 5/21/1993

Sir

Movie - Released: 7/9/1993

Bedardi

as Nirbhay Saxena

Movie - Released: 11/12/1993

Lootere

Movie - Released: 4/2/1993

1992

Chamatkar

as Amar Kumar ak Marco

Movie - Released: 7/8/1992

Movie

Electric Moon

as Goswani

Movie - Released: 12/4/1992

Vishwatma

as Inspector Surya Pratap Singh

Movie - Released: 1/24/1992

Tahalka

Movie - Released: 6/26/1992

Panaah

as Deva

Movie - Released: 2/7/1992

1991

Sau Crore

Movie - Released: 12/20/1991

Ek Ghar

as V. S. Rajashekhar

Movie - Released: 1/1/1991

Lakshmanrekha

as Amar Kapoor

Movie - Released: 12/27/1991

Shikari

as Fakira

Movie - Released: 4/12/1991

1990

Police Public

Movie - Released: 5/11/1990

Chor Pe Mor

Movie - Released: 7/6/1990

1989

Tridev

as Jay Singh

Movie - Released: 7/7/1989

Mane

as Rajanna

Movie - Released: 12/28/1989

Khoj

Movie - Released: 7/21/1989

1988

Maalamaal

Movie - Released: 11/1/1988

Mirza Ghalib

as Mirza Ghalib

Movie - Released: 2/2/1988

Pestonjee

as Pirojshah Pithawala

Movie - Released: 3/1/1988

Hero Hiralal

as Hero Hiralal

Movie - Released: 10/21/1988

Libaas

as Sudhir Bhardwaj

Movie - Released: 1/1/1988

The Perfect Murder

as Inspector Ghote

Movie - Released: 8/3/1988

Gone to Waste

Movie - Released: 1/1/1988

Rihaee

Movie - Released: 8/31/1988

The Discovery of India

as Shivaji

TV - Released: 1/3/1988

1987

Ijaazat

as Mahinder

Movie - Released: 10/24/1987

Mirch Masala

as Subedar

Movie - Released: 2/18/1987

Jalwa

as Inspector Kapil

Movie - Released: 6/30/1987

Movie

This Is Not Our Destination

Movie - Released: 1/1/1987

1986

Movie

Musafir

as Sadanand

Movie - Released: 1/1/1986

Khamosh

as Captain Rajeev Bakshi

Movie - Released: 3/14/1986

Ek Pal

as Ved Hazarika

Movie - Released: 11/1/1986

Karma

as Khairuddin Kisti

Movie - Released: 8/8/1986

Shart

as Vikram/ Devendra

Movie - Released: 2/21/1986

Genesis

as The farmer

Movie - Released: 6/2/1986

1985

Aghaat

as Rustom Patel

Movie - Released: 8/29/1985

Ghulami

as SP Sultan Singh

Movie - Released: 3/2/1985

Movie

Anantyatra

Movie - Released: 9/3/1985

Past, Present, and Future

as Ruiz Pereira

Movie - Released: 8/30/1985

Surkhiyaan

Movie - Released: 2/21/1985

1984

Party

as Amrit

Movie - Released: 4/1/1984

Holi

as Professor Singh

Movie - Released: 8/15/1984

The Crossing

as Naurangia

Movie - Released: 9/14/1984

The Ruins

as Subhash

Movie - Released: 6/8/1984

Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!

as Malkani

Movie - Released: 1/1/1984

Lorie

Movie - Released: 6/6/1984

Giddh: The Vulture

Movie - Released: 1/1/1984

1983

Masoom

as D.K. Malhotra (DK)

Movie - Released: 1/10/1983

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

as Vinod Chopra

Movie - Released: 8/12/1983

Protidan

Movie - Released: 12/23/1983

Ardh Satya

as Mike Lobo

Movie - Released: 8/19/1983

Haadsaa

as Gangster

Movie - Released: 1/1/1983

Woh 7 Din

as Dr. Anand

Movie - Released: 2/23/1983

Mandi

as Tungrus

Movie - Released: 2/25/1983

1982

Movie

Naseeb Ni Balihari

Movie - Released: 1/1/1982

Aadharshila

as Ajay

Movie - Released: 7/9/1982

Katha

as Rajaram Purshotam Joshi

Movie - Released: 12/22/1982

Bazaar

as Salim

Movie - Released: 3/11/1982

Swami Dada

Movie - Released: 12/3/1982

Bezubaan

as Shivnath

Movie - Released: 12/24/1982

Sitam

Movie - Released: 1/1/1982

Dil... Akhir Dil Hai

as Vimal Mehta

Movie - Released: 6/26/1982

1981

Umrao Jaan

as Gohar Mirza

Movie - Released: 3/16/1981

Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai

as Albert Pinto

Movie - Released: 5/13/1981

Bhavni Bhavai

as King Chakrasen

Movie - Released: 1/9/1981

Chakra

as Looka

Movie - Released: 3/19/1981

Tajurba

Movie - Released: 10/9/1981

Death Penalty

Movie - Released: 1/1/1981

Movie

Man Versus Man

as Narrator

Movie - Released: 1/1/1981

1980

Aakrosh

as Bhaskar Kulkarni

Movie - Released: 1/1/1980

Sparsh

as Anirudh Parmar

Movie - Released: 1/30/1980

Khwab

as Gopal Mathur

Movie - Released: 1/1/1980

Hum Paanch

as Suraj

Movie - Released: 11/27/1980

1979

Sunayana

as Rajoo

Movie - Released: 1/1/1979

Shaayad

Movie - Released: 1/1/1979

1978

Movie

Hungama Bombay Ishtyle

Movie - Released: 1/1/1978

Junoon

as Sarfaraz Khan

Movie - Released: 12/14/1978

1977

Bhumika

as Sunil Verma

Movie - Released: 11/11/1977

Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane

Movie - Released: 1/1/1977

1976

Manthan

as Bhola

Movie - Released: 10/1/1976

1975

Nishant

as Vishwam

Movie - Released: 6/6/1975

1972

Aan Baan

as Mourner in funeral

Movie - Released: 1/1/1972

1968

Sapnon Ka Saudagar

as Special Appearance

Movie - Released: 1/1/1968

Unknown

Marudhanayagam

Movie

Minimum

as Sukhdeep Singh

Movie

Gustaakh Ishq

Movie

Maharagni

Movie

The Cage

as voice

Movie

Masoom: The New Generation

Movie

Imtiaz Ali Next

Movie

Masoom 2

Movie

The Master: Shyam Benegal

as Narrator

Movie