Naseeruddin Shah: News
A recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian awards of India, Naseeruddin Shah, is a film and stage actor and director. One of the most experienced members of Hindi cinema, Shah is also known for his work in parallel cinema. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama and the Film and Television Institute of India. In 1967, he debuted in Bollywood with the film 'Aman' starring Rajendra Kumar and Saira Banu. He caught the attention in mainstream cinema with the 1980 film 'Hum Paanch'. 'Masoom' and 'Karma' were the most important movies from the initial years of his career. Over the years, he appeared in several multi-star Bollywood movies and even did some international projects such as 'Monsoon Wedding' and 'The Great New Wonderful'. The 2003 film 'Maqbool', the Indian adaptation of 'Macbeth', was another blockbuster hit in Shah's career. He also directed several plays and movies in the industry. 'Yun Hota To Kya Hota' marked his directorial debut in films. Notably, the 2017 Shah starrer 'The Hungry' was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017. Also, he is the recipient of three National Film Awards.
26 Sep 2023
Movie Review'Charlie Chopra' review: Vishal Bhardwaj nails another adaptation
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj turned to the streaming arena with his debut OTT series Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley.
10 Sep 2023
Bollywood FilmsNaseeruddin Shah lambasts 'regressive,' 'jingoistic' filmmaking, criticizes 'Gadar 2'
Cinema veteran Naseeruddin Shah has often been in headlines for calling a spade a spade and not mincing his words, no matter the gravity of the situation.
06 Sep 2023
OTT releasesVishal Bhardwaj's 'Charlie Chopra' premiere date revealed; trailer is out
Vishal Bhardwaj is one of the most acclaimed auteurs of Indian cinema. The director's OTT debut Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley has been in the buzz for a long time.
25 Aug 2023
Bollywood FilmsNaseeruddin directs Saba Azad in 'Man Woman Man Woman'
Naseeruddin Shah is a one-man institution of Indian cinema. He made his directorial debut with Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota in 2006.
20 Jul 2023
BollywoodNaseeruddin Shah's birthday: His top 5 lesser-known non-Bollywood films
Naseeruddin Shah, one of the most notable Indian actors in parallel cinema, turned 73 on Thursday (July 20).
30 Jun 2023
OTT releasesReasons why you should watch Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Charlie Chopra'
Vishal Bhardwaj is here with the release of his upcoming web series Charlie Chopra, a murder mystery that unravels in Himachal Pradesh's Solang Valley.
06 Jun 2023
BollywoodShekhar Kapur to direct 'Masoom' sequel: Report
Shekhar Kapur is one of the most adept filmmakers from India who has had a global appeal. Over decades, the master of the craft has produced stellar work on celluloid.
04 Jun 2023
Bollywood'Find no value in trophies': Naseeruddin Shah confirms repurposing awards
Naseeruddin Shah is undoubtedly an exceptional actor.
02 Jun 2023
The Kerala StoryManoj Tiwari slams Naseeruddin Shah's take on 'The Kerala Story'
Naseeruddin Shah is one of the most celebrated actors in India and he is also known for his honest opinions. Recently, at an event, Shah critiqued The Kerala Story and called it a part of a "dangerous trend."
13 May 2023
Movie Review'Taj: Reign of Revenge' review: Of conspiracies, power hunger, revenge
The first part of season two of Taj, with the tagline Reign of Revenge, was released on Friday on the streaming platform ZEE5.
13 May 2023
OTT releasesOTT weekend watchlist: Gear up for these releases
The weekend is here and so is our list of titles gearing up for a release on OTT.
02 Apr 2023
Netflix#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Dhh' on Netflix—Gorgeous tale of friendship, self-belief, magic
Manish Saini's 2017 Gujarati-Hindi children's film Dhh, starring Naseeruddin Shah, is a simple, sweet tale of three boys struggling with their studies.
16 Mar 2023
OTT releasesArjun Kapoor-Tabu's 'Kuttey' streaming now on OTT
The crime thriller drama Kuttey received positive reviews from critics but tanked at the box office. Debutant Aasmaan Bhardwaj's film is out on OTT and is here to redeem itself now. Earlier, many films have gotten a second chance, let's hope the same for this one.
03 Mar 2023
OTT releasesOTT weekend watchlist: 5 unmissable titles to watch
With the weekend fast approaching, get ready to watch some exciting content on various streaming platforms. From family dramas to fantasy series and even a comedy special, a lot is releasing this week.
27 Feb 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Vishal Bhardwaj to adapt Agatha Christie novel for SonyLIV
Renowned filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is set to delve into long-format storytelling with the SonyLIV series Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley. It will be an adaption of Agatha Christie's popular novel, The Sittaford Mystery.
24 Feb 2023
Bollywood6 times Naseeruddin Shah's comments stirred controversies
Naseeruddin Shah is one of the most seasoned actors in the Hindi film industry of all time. However, he has also been controversy's favorite child, thanks to some of his comments.
18 Feb 2023
OTT releasesZEE5 web series 'Taj: Divided By Blood' trailer out
The trailer of ZEE5 original series Taj: Divided By Blood was released on Saturday.
15 Feb 2023
OTT releasesOTT: ZEE5 announces new series 'Taj: Divided by Blood'
ZEE5 announced its ambitious project titled Taj: Divided by Blood on Tuesday. The venture is touted to be a series revolving around the Mughal Empire. The makers hosted an announcement event too.
09 Dec 2022
Box Office CollectionA look at 'Salaam Venky,' 'Vadh,' 'Maarrich' box office prediction
Last Friday, Ayushmann Khurrana and Jaideep Ahlawat's An Action Hero was released in the theaters, receiving a dismal response at the box office.
20 Jul 2022
BollywoodHappy birthday Naseeruddin Shah! Revisiting some of his iconic roles
Naseeruddin Shah turned 72 on Wednesday!
07 Mar 2022
EntertainmentKnow about onomatomania, the 'ailment' Naseeruddin Shah is suffering from
Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has revealed he suffers from a rare condition called onomatomania.
30 Dec 2021
EntertainmentNaseeruddin Shah says Mughals were 'refugees,' gets thrashed online
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has again invited trouble with his controversial comments.
14 Sep 2021
EntertainmentGovernment encouraging filmmakers to make 'pro-establishment' films: Naseeruddin Shah
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is not one to mince words.
23 Aug 2021
TabuVishal Bhardwaj announces 'Kuttey'; will mark son Aasmaan's directorial debut
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on Monday announced his multi-starrer production Kuttey, featuring Arjun Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Naseeruddin Shah, Tabu, and Radhika Madan.
28 Jul 2021
Dilip KumarNaseeruddin Shah defends comment on Dilip Kumar's 'contribution' to cinema
While writing an op-ed piece on Dilip Kumar, Naseeruddin Shah had focused "on his contribution while he lived," "instead of lamenting his passing."
08 Jul 2021
MumbaiNaseeruddin Shah has been discharged from hospital, says son Vivaan
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, who was admitted to a Mumbai hospital for the treatment of pneumonia, was discharged on Wednesday, his son and actor Vivaan Shah said.
30 Jun 2021
Ratna Pathak ShahNaseeruddin Shah hospitalized with pneumonia, condition is now stable
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
21 May 2021
Rajkummar RaoAnti-Terrorism Day: Bollywood movies that told a story beyond violence
While showing gore and violence is a common cinematic trope in terrorism-based movies, some films often tell a story beyond that.
20 Jan 2021
Bollywood'Sarfarosh 2' on cards, will be dedicated to CRPF personnel
The 1999 release Sarfarosh, starring Aamir Khan, Sonali Bendre, and Naseeruddin Shah, went on to become one of the most loved Bollywood movies.
03 Nov 2020
IndiaNaseeruddin Shah's son Vivaan tests positive for COVID-19
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah's younger son, actor Vivaan Shah has tested positive for COVID-19.
26 Jan 2020
India300 personalities extend support to students protesting CAA-NRC
More than 300 prominent personalities from across fields of arts and entertainment have signed an open letter, expressing their support to the students and other parties who have been protesting the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
25 Jan 2020
Mumbai PoliceCaught on CCTV: Naseeruddin Shah's daughter assaults veterinary clinic employees
Mumbai Police have registered a complaint against actor Heeba Shah for assaulting two employees at an animal welfare clinic in Versova.
03 Sep 2019
BollywoodTeachers' Day: Five films that are perfect ode to teachers
The very thought of teachers takes us down a path of bittersweet nostalgia.
05 Jan 2019
IndiaIn new video, Naseeruddin Shah says dissenting voices being silenced
Amnesty India released a video on Friday featuring veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah where he spoke about constitutional rights of Indians and claimed there was a crackdown on dissenting voices.
04 Jan 2019
IndiaBJP MLA's shocker: Bomb those who feel unsafe in India
Adding to the long list of problematic statements of leaders, BJP MLA from Muzaffarpur Vikram Saini has said those who feel afraid in India should be bombed.
26 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsAfter 'will show Modi' remark, Imran Khan attacks India, again
For the second time in a week, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan took a jibe at India over the 'treatment of minorities'.
23 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsConcentrate on Pakistan: Naseeruddin tells Imran after 'teach Modi' remark
Actor Naseeruddin Shah told Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to concentrate on his country and not comment on issues which didn't concern him. Notably, Khan said he would teach his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi 'how to treat minorities'.
22 Dec 2018
Bulandshahr#BulandshahrViolence: Furious over Naseeruddin's comment, UP-outfit books ticket to Pakistan
The Uttar Pradesh Navnirman Sena (UPNS) yesterday said it will send veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah an air-ticket for Pakistan over his comments on the Bulandshahr violence.
22 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsNaseeruddin Shah turning into his 'Sarfarosh' character, says BJP leader
Actor Naseeruddin Shah's comments about prevailing hatred in the country snowballed into a controversy and now a BJP leader has said he is turning into a Pakistani agent, the character he played in Sarfarosh.
12 Nov 2018
MumbaiStardom easiest way for actors to get corrupted: Naseeruddin Shah
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has no qualms in accepting that he has worked for money in some films but says the more tempting way for an actor to get corrupted is by becoming a star.
02 Nov 2018
IndiaAfter Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah to become FTII chairman?
Anupam Kher's hasty resignation as Film & Television Film Institute Of India (FTII) chairman left everyone surprised.
31 Oct 2018
BollywoodCiting 'busy schedule', Anupam Kher resigns as FTII Chairman
Renowned actor Anupam Kher resigned as FTII Chairman on Wednesday citing his busy schedule.
29 Oct 2018
IndiaIndian cinema shouldn't be remembered just for Salman films: Naseeruddin
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah believes cinema serves as a record of times and he would not want the audience to look back at 2018 as the phase of only one kind of cinema, case in point "Salman Khan films".
14 Oct 2018
GujaratEx-VP Hamid Ansari raises questions about 2002 Gujarat Riots
While releasing a book written by Lt. General Zameer Uddin Shah, the man who had led the army response during the 2002 Gujarat riots, former Vice President Dr. Hamid Ansari raised questions about the civil administration and the police's failure to control the situation.
15 Aug 2018
IndiaBeyond Lagaan, RDB: Watch these 5 movies on Independence Day
It's been 72 years since we got Independence from the oppressing British Raj. Today is the perfect day to remember the heroes who made this possible and watch patriotic movies.
26 Jun 2018
Shah Rukh KhanSRK, Madhuri among 20 Indians invited to join Oscars-awarding body
In a continued push for diversity, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited a record number of 928 film personalities from 59 different countries to be its members.
01 Jun 2018
EntertainmentMukkabaaz actor Vineet Kumar signs his next project, 'Adhar'
After garnering praise for his role of a boxer in 'Mukkabaaz', actor Vineet Kumar has signed his next project, 'Adhar'.
20 Apr 2018
MumbaiShruti and Vidyut start shooting for Mahesh Manjrekar's untitled film
Actors Vidyut Jammwal and Shruti Haasan have started shooting for their untitled gangster drama in Mumbai today.
03 Mar 2018
HollywoodHollywood movies which were copied from Bollywood!
Inspired, plagiarized, official remake, unofficial remake - these are some of the words that are used when a Bollywood movie plot closely mimics that of a Hollywood production.
31 Aug 2017
HollywoodHollywood movies which were copied from Bollywood!
Inspired, plagiarized, official remake, unofficial remake - these are some of the words that are used when a Bollywood movie plot closely mimics that of a Hollywood production.