Naseeruddin Shah
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- Full Name
- Naseeruddin Shah
- Born
- July 20, 1950
- Birthplace
- Barabanki
- Age
- 76 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Cancer
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
- Islam
- Ethnicity
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- Profession
- Actor
- Net Worth
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- Education
- Film and Television Institute; National School of Drama; Aligarh Muslim University; Film and Television Institute of India; Minto Circle
- Spouse
- Ratna Pathak ShahRatna Pathak
- Children
- 3 (Imaad Shah, Heeba Shah, Vivaan Shah)
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Biography
Naseeruddin Shah is 76 years old, an actor, from India.
Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films. One of the leading actors of Indian parallel cinema, he has also starred in various international productions. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 1987 and the Padma Bhushan in 2003 for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Naseeruddin Shah was born on 20 July 1950 in Barabanki town, Uttar Pradesh , into a Nawab family. His great-great-grandfather was the Afghan warlord Jan-Fishan Khan , who would go on to become the Nawab of Sardhana . His relatives include author-diplomat Ikbal Ali Shah , poet Amina Shah , Omar Ali-Shah and Idries Shah , the latter of whom both Sufi writers.
His relatives from Pakistan include actor-director Syed Kamal , Shah Mahboob Alam, former joint director and head of Pakistan's Intelligence Bureau in Sindh and Balochistan , and cricketer Owais Shah . Shah attended St. Anselm's Ajmer school and St Joseph's College, Nainital . He graduated in arts from Aligarh Muslim University in 1971 and attended National School of Drama in Delhi. His elder brother, Lt.
General Zameerud-din Shah (Retd.) PVSM, SM, VSM, had a distinguished career in the military, having served as Deputy Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army , and later was appointed a member of the Armed Forces Tribunal and also Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University .
Career & Filmography
Movies(100)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Made In India: A Titan Story |
| 2023 | Kuttey |
| 2022 | The Holy conspiracy |
| 2022 | Maarrich |
| 2022 | Gehraiyaan |
| 2020 | Mee Raqsam |
| 2019 | The Tashkent Files |
| 2018 | Rogan Josh |
| 2017 | Dhh |
| 2017 | Irada |
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Ratna Pathak | Married |
| Ratna Pathak Shah | Married |
Family
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2003 | Padma Bhushan | Won |
| 1990 | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award | Won |
| 1987 | Padma Shri in arts | Won |
| 1984 | Volpi Cup for Best Actor | Won |
| 1980 | National Film Award for Best Actor | Won |
Then vs. Now
Won National Film Award for Best Actor
Naseeruddin Shah won the National Film Award for Best Actor.
46
yrs
Career Timeline
Naseeruddin Shah won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Naseeruddin Shah won the Padma Bhushan.
Naseeruddin Shah won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Naseeruddin Shah won the Padma Shri in arts.
Naseeruddin Shah won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.
Naseeruddin Shah's debut was Ardh Satya (1983).
Naseeruddin Shah won the National Film Award for Best Actor.
20 July 1950 (age 75)
Naseeruddin Shah was born on 1950-07-20 in Barabanki.
Interesting Facts
- Naseeruddin Shah (Hindustani pronunciation: [nəsiːɾʊd̪ːiːn ʃɑːɦ]; born 20 July 1950) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films.
- One of the leading actors of Indian parallel cinema, he has also starred in various international productions.
- He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.
- Naseeruddin Shah studied at Film and Television InstituteNational School of DramaAligarh Muslim University.
- Naseeruddin Shah was/is married to Manara Sikri.
- Naseeruddin Shah has 3 children.
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