Birth Name: Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin Shah is considered to be one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. In 2003, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions towards Indian Cinema.
Date of Birth: 20 July 1950
Biography:
Naseeruddin Shah was born on in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. He did his schooling from St Anselm in Ajmer. He has a graduation in Arts from the Aligarh Muslim University and later joined the National School of Drama, Delhi.
Naseeruddin Shah has acted in movies such as Nishant, Aakrosh, Sparsh, Mirch Masala, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai, Trikal, Bhavni Bhavai, Junoon, Mandi, Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!, Ardh Satya, Katha, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, etc.
He became active in mainstream Bollywood cinema with the 1980 film Hum Paanch. His next major success in mainstream films was the 1986 multi-starrer film Karma where he acted alongside veteran Dilip Kumar. Starring roles for films such as, Ijaazat (1987), Jalwa (1988) and Hero Hiralal (1988) followed. In 1988 he played opposite his wife Ratna Pathak as Inspector Ghote.
He has acted in several multi-starrer Bollywood films as well, such as, Ghulami (1985), Tridev (1989) and Vishwatma (1992). In 1994, he acted as the villain in Mohra, his 100th film as an actor.
He also worked in a critically acclaimed film "A Wednesday"(2008).
He also made his Pakistani film debut in the critically acclaimed and controversial film Khuda Ke Liye by Shoaib Mansoor where he played a short cameo.
Personal Life:
Naseeruddin married actress Ratna Pathak in 1982. They have three children Heeba, Imaad and Vivan.
Filmography:
As as actor
Dedh Ishqiya (2012) (To Go On Floor)
The Dirty Picture (November 24, 2011) (Under Production)
My Friend Pinto (October 2011) (Under Production)
That Girl In Yellow Boots (September 2, 2011) (Completed)
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (July 15, 2011) (Released) ... Salman Habib
7 Khoon Maaf (February 18, 2011) (Released) ... Modhusudhon Tarafdar
Exchange Offer (2011) (Under Production)
Maximum (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Shoonya (2011) (Under Production)
Department (2011) (Under Production)
Sunglass (2011) (Under Production)
Chargesheet (2011) (Under Production)
Nidar - The Fearless (2011) (Post-Production)
Chaalis Chauraasi (2011) (Under Production)
The Coffinmaker (2011) (Under Production)
Allah Ke Banday (November 26, 2010) (Released) ... Warden
Peepli [Live] (August 13, 2010) (Released) ... Salim Kidwai
Red Alert - The War Within (July 9, 2010) (Released) ... Naga
Raajneeti (June 4, 2010) (Released) ... Bhaskar Sanyal
Ishqiya (January 29, 2010) (Released) ... Khalujan
Bolo Raam (December 31, 2009) (Released) ... Dr. N.S. Negi
Firaaq (March 20, 2009) (Released) ... Khan Sahab
Barah Aana (March 13, 2009) (Released) ... Shukla
Maharathi (December 5, 2008) (Released) ... Jaisingh Adenwalla
Shoot On Sight (October 17, 2008) (Released) ... Tariq Ali
A Wednesday ! (September 5, 2008) (Released) ... No Name. No Face.
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (July 4, 2008) (Released) ... Amar Singh Rathore'S Father
Mere Baap Pehle Aap (June 13, 2008) (Released) ... Nirmal Kapoor
Khuda Kay Liye (April 4, 2008) (Released)
Mithya (February 8, 2008) (Released) ... Gavde
Bombay To Bangkok (January 18, 2008) (Released) ... (Special Appearance)
Dus Kahaniyaan (December 7, 2007) (Released)
Mane (The Dwelling) (March 31, 2007) (Released)
Parzania (January 26, 2007) (Released) ... Cyrus
Bbd (2007) (To Go On Floor)
Omkara (July 28, 2006) (Released) ... Bhaisaab
Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (July 21, 2006) (Released) ... Narrator
Krrish (June 23, 2006) (Released) ... Dr. Siddhant Arya
Banaras - A Mystic Love Story (April 6, 2006) (Released) ... Babaji
Being Cyrus (March 24, 2006) (Released) ... Dinshaw Sethna
Mixed Doubles (February 10, 2006) (Released) ... Malti'S Father
Home Delivery (December 2, 2005) (Released) ... Appearance In Home Delivery Music Video
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (October 7, 2005) (Released) ... Voice Over
Iqbal (August 26, 2005) (Released) ... Mohit
Paheli (June 24, 2005) (Released) ... Voice Of The Male Puppet
Asambhav (July 23, 2004) (Released) ... Sameer 'Sam' Hans
Main Hoon Na (April 30, 2004) (Released) ... Brig. Shekhar Sharma
Maqbool (January 30, 2004) (Released) ... Inspector Purohit
Teen Deewarein (August 1, 2003) (Released) ... Ishaan Mirza
Guru Mahaaguru (December 13, 2002) (Released)
Encounter - The Killing (August 9, 2002) (Released) ... Inspector Sam Bharucha
Moksha: Salvation (November 30, 2001) (Released) ... Dean
Monsoon Wedding (November 30, 2001) (Released) ... Lalit Verma
Kasam (October 12, 2001) (Released) ... Mangal Singh
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao (June 29, 2001) (Released) ... Anand
Gaja Gamini (December 1, 2000) (Released) ... Leonardo Da Vinci
Hey! Ram (February 18, 2000) (Released) ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Bhopal Express (December 2, 1999) (Released) ... Bashir
Sarfarosh (April 30, 1999) (Released) ... Gulfam Hassan
Bombay Boys (December 25, 1998) (Released) ... Don Mastana
China Gate (November 27, 1998) (Released) ... Maj. Sarfaraz Khan
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (September 25, 1998) (Released)
Dandnayak (April 17, 1998) (Released) ... Inspector Vishal
Yeh Aashiqui Meri (January 16, 1998) (Released) ... Himself
Dhoondhte Reh Jaoge (1998) (Released) ... Tiger
Daava (July 18, 1997) (Released) ... Bhishma
Lahu Ke Do Rang (March 21, 1997) (Released) ... Bharat Shrivastav
Agni Chakra (February 26, 1997) (Released) ... Insp. Satpal
Triyacharittar (1997) (Released)
Chahat (June 21, 1996) (Released) ... Ajay Narang
Rajkumar (March 22, 1996) (Released) ... Man Singh/Surjan Singh
Himmat (January 5, 1996) (Released)
Takkar (July 14, 1995) (Released) ... Inspector D'Costa
Naajayaz (March 17, 1995) (Released) ... Raj Solanki
Drohkaal (1995) (Released) ... DCP Abbas Lodhi
Mohra (July 1, 1994) (Released) ... Mr. Jindal
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (February 25, 1994) (Released) ... Father Briganza
Bedardi (November 12, 1993) (Released) ... Nirbhay Saxena
Sir (July 9, 1993) (Released) ... Professor Amar Verma
Hasti (May 21, 1993) (Released) ... Vishal
Lootere (April 2, 1993) (Released) ... Sikandar
Game (1993) (Released) ... Vikram
Tahalka (August 7, 1992) (Released)
Chamatkar (July 8, 1992) (Released) ... Amar Kumar Alias Marco
Panaah (February 14, 1992) (Released)
Vishwatma (January 24, 1992) (Released) ... Inspector Surya Pratap Singh
Electric Moon (1992) (Released) ... Goswani
Lakshman Rekha (December 27, 1991) (Released) ... Amar Sharma
Shikari (April 12, 1991) (Released) ... Fakir
Sau Crore (1991) (Released)
Ek Ghar (1991) (Released)
Sitam (1991) (Released)
Chor Pe Mor (August 3, 1990) (Released)
Police Public (May 11, 1990) (Released) ... Inspector Mahar Singh Grewal
Rihaee (1990) (Released) ... Mansukh
Tridev (July 7, 1989) (Released) ... Jay Singh
Khoj (1989) (Released) ... Inspector Balbir
Malamaal (November 25, 1988) (Released)
Hero Hiralal (October 21, 1988) (Released) ... Hero Hiralal
Zulm Ko Jala Doonga (June 10, 1988) (Released)
Trikaal (1988) (Released) ... Ruiz Pereira (The Narrator In 1985)
The Perfect Murder (1988) (Released) ... Inspector Ghote
Pestonjee (1988) (Released) ... Pirojshah Pithawala
Ijaazat (1988) (Released) ... Mahinder
Mirch Masala (February 18, 1987) (Released) ... Subedar
Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987) (Released) ... Trivedi, The
Maan Maryada (1987) (Released)
Jalwa (1987) (Released) ... Inspector Kapil
Karma (August 8, 1986) (Released) ... Khairuddin Kisti
Shart (February 21, 1986) (Released) ... Vikram/Devendra
Ek Pal (1986) (Released) ... Ved Hazarika
Khamosh (1986) (Released) ... CBI Inspector
Gulami (June 28, 1985) (Released) ... Sultan Singh
Apna Jahan (1985) (Released) ... Anil Sahani
Lorie (1985) (Released) ... Vicky
Bahu Ki Awaaz (1985) (Released)
Surkhiyaan (1985) (Released)
Misaal (1985) (Released)
Paar (1985) (Released) ... Naurangia
Aaghat (1985) (Released) ... Rustom Patel
Khandhar (June 8, 1984) (Released) ... Subhash
Holi (1984) (Released) ... Proffessor Singh
Party (1984) (Released) ... Amrit
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho (1984) (Released) ... Malkani
Sparsh (1984) (Released) ... Anirudh Parmar
Ardh Satya (November 18, 1983) (Released) ... Mike Lobo
Haadsa (September 30, 1983) (Released)
Jane Bhi Do Yaaron (August 12, 1983) (Released) ... Vinod Chopra
Woh Saat Din (June 23, 1983) (Released) ... Dr. Anand
Masoom (1983) (Released) ... D.K. Malhotra (DK)
Mandi (1983) (Released) ... Tungrus
Katha (1983) (Released) ... Rajaram Purshotam Joshi
Bezubaan (December 24, 1982) (Released) ... Shivnath
Swami Dada (December 3, 1982) (Released) ... Aslam The Butcher
Dil Akhir Dil Hai (1982) (Released) ... Vimal Mehta
Aadharshila (1982) (Released) ... Ajay
Pyara Dost (1982) (Released)
Bazaar (1982) (Released) ... Salim
Tajurba (October 9, 1981) (Released)
Chakra (April 17, 1981) (Released) ... Lukka
Hum Panch (January 9, 1981) (Released) ... Suraj
Kanhaiya (January 4, 1981) (Released)
Beqasoor (1981) (Released)
Umrao Jaan (1981) (Released) ... Gauhar Mirza
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai (1981) (Released) ... Albert Pinto
Saza E Maut (1981) (Released)
Aakrosh (1980) (Released) ... Bhaskar Kulkarni
Khwab (1980) (Released)
Junoon (1979) (Released) ... Javed'S Brother-In-Law
Shaayad (1979) (Released)
Sunayana (1979) (Released) ... Rajoo
Godhuli (1979) (Released)
Bhumika (November 11, 1977) (Released) ... Sunil Verma
Manthan (1977) (Released) ... Bhola
- Nishant (September 6, 1975) (Released) ... Vishwam (Zamindar'S Brother)
Director
Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (July 21, 2006) (Released)
Playback Singer
Vishwatma (January 24, 1992) (Released)
Tridev (July 7, 1989) (Released)
Special Thanks
Malamaal Weekly (March 10, 2006) (Released)
Awards:
Civilian Awards
Winner: Padma Shri India's fourth highest civilian award (1987)
Winner: Padma Bhushan India's Third highest civilian award (2003)
National Film Award
Winner: National Film Award for Best Actor Sparsh (1979)
Winner: National Film Award for Best Actor Paar (1984)
Winner: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor Iqbal (2006)
Filmfare Award
Winner: Best Actor Award Aakrosh (1981)
Winner: Best Actor Award Chakra (1982)
Winner: Best Actor Award Masoom (1984)
Nominated: Best Supporting Actor Award Sir (1993)
Nominated: Best Villain Award Mohra (1995)
Nominated: Best Supporting Actor Award Naajayaz (1996)
Nominated: Best Villain Award Chaahat (1998)
Nominated: Best Supporting Actor Award Naajayaz (1996)
Nominated: Best Villain Award Sarfarosh (2000)
Nominated: Best Villain Award Krrish (2007)
Nominated: Best Actor Award A Wednesday (2008)
Venice Film Festival
Winner: The Volpi Cup (Award for Best Actor) Paar(1984)