Naseeruddin Shah
Actor
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.
Naseeruddin Shah’s Best Works
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Main Hoon Na
Krrish
Assi
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Hey Ram
Monsoon Wedding
Peepli Live
Shoot on Sight
Acting credits
TBA
Backstage
Maharagni
Masoom: The Next Generation
2020s
Assi
Made in India: A Titan Story
Main Vaapas Aaunga
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
Rehmat
Safia/Safdar
Fateh
Gustaakh Ishq
Missing Face
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
Khidki
Minimum
Showtime
Tees
A Knock on the Door
COAT
Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley
Kuttey
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
Taj: Divided by Blood
The Broken Table
2100 Ft
A Holy Conspiracy
Gehraiyaan
Kaun Banegi Shikharwati
Maarrich
Modern Love Mumbai
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
The Daughter
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Dhillon's Jackpot
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
The Miniaturist of Junagadh
Bandish Bandits
Half Full
Hameed The Unsung Humanist
Mee Raqsam
2010s
SunGanges
The Tashkent Files
Aiyaary
Dhh
Hope Aur Hum
Nude
Rogan Josh
Skin of Marble
Zero KMS
Begum Jaan
Irada
Mumbai Underworld
Ok Jaanu
Pinjra
The Hungry
Jeewan Hathi
Teraa Surroor
The Blueberry Hunt
Waiting
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein
Dharam Sankat Mein
Dirty Politics
Life Continues
Mid Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah
Shaandaar
Welcome Back
Dedh Ishqiya
Finding Fanny
Goatspeak
INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT
Kolkata Junction
The Anupam Kher Show
Jackpot
John Day
Krrish 3
Sona Spa
Sunglass
The Coffin Maker
Zinda Bhaag
Celluloid Man
Chaalis Chauraasi
Maximum
7 Khoon Maaf
Chargesheet
Deool
Michael
That Girl in Yellow Boots
The Dirty Picture
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Allah Ke Banday
Ishqiya
Peepli Live
Raajneeti
Red Alert: The War Within
Wilson Periera
2000s
Barah Aana
Bolo Raam
Firaaq
Today's Special
A Wednesday!
Bombay to Bangkok
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Maharathi
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
Mithya
Amal
Dus Kahaniyaan
Khuda Kay Liye
Parzania
Shoot on Sight
Banaras
Krrish
Mixed Doubles
Omkara
Shoonya
Valley of Flowers
Being Cyrus
Home Delivery
Iqbal
Paheli
The Great New Wonderful
Asambhav
Main Hoon Na
3 Deewarein
Maqbool
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Encounter: The Killing
Guru Mahaaguru
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Neel Parbat Ke Paar
Kasam
Monsoon Wedding
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Gaja Gamini
Hey Ram
1990s
Bhopal Express
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail
Sarfarosh
Shadows in the Dark
Bombay Boys
China Gate
Dand Nayak
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!
Ribbons for Peace
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Such a Long Journey
Agnichakra
Daava
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One
Chaahat
Himmat
Rajkumar
Naajayaz
Takkar
Drohkaal
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Mohra
Mr. Ahmed
Ponthan Mada
Triyacharitra
Bedardi
Game
Hasti
Lootere
Sir
Chamatkar
Electric Moon
Panaah
Tahalka
Vishwatma
Ek Ghar
Lakshmanrekha
Sau Crore
Shikari
Chor Pe Mor
Police Public
1980s
Andha Yug
Khoj
Mane
Tridev
Gone to Waste
Hero Hiralal
Libaas
Maalamaal
Mirza Ghalib
Pestonjee
Rihaee
The Discovery of India
The Perfect Murder
Ijaazat
Jalwa
Mirch Masala
This Is Not Our Destination
Ek Pal
Genesis
Karma
Khamosh
Musafir
Shart
Aghaat
Anantyatra
Ghulami
Surkhiyaan
Trikal
Giddh: The Vulture
Holi
Lorie
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
Paar
Party
The Ruins
Ardh Satya
Haadsaa
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Mandi
Masoom
Protidan
Woh 7 Din
Aadharshila
Bazaar
Bezubaan
Dil... Akhir Dil Hai
Katha
Naseeb Ni Balihari
Situm
Swami Dada
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Bhavni Bhavai
Chakra
Death Penalty
Man Versus Man
Tajurba
Umrao Jaan
Aakrosh
Hum Paanch
Khwab
Sparsh
1970s
Shaayad
Sunayana
Hungama Bombay Ishtyle
Junoon
Bhumika
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
A Proposal
Manthan
Nishant
Aan Baan
1960s
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
249 credits shown · 1968–2026, plus 3 titles awaiting a release date.
Behind the camera
2020s
Far from Home
Man Woman Man Woman
2000s
Yun Hota To Kya Hota
Raghu Romeo
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