
Biography
Naseeruddin Shah (born 20 July 1950) 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.
Awards & recognition
- National Film Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2006
- Padma Bhushan · 2003
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award · 1990
- Padma Shri in arts · 1987
- National Film Award — Best Actor · 1985
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- Volpi Cup — Best Actor · 1984
- National Film Award — Best Actor · 1980
Filmography50+ titles

Dhh

Deool

Amal

Bandish Bandits

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

3 Deewarein

Bazaar

Peepli Live

Mumbai Diaries

Hey Ram

Karma

Sparsh

Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo

Celluloid Man

Iqbal

Maqbool

Encounter: The Killing

Bezubaan

Omkara

Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

Monsoon Wedding

Sarfarosh

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa

Dharam Sankat Mein

Maharathi

What If?

Chaahat

Dedh Ishqiya

Mithya

Main Hoon Na

Masoom

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi

Ishqiya

Chamatkar

Tridev

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

Today's Special

Mohra

7 Khoon Maaf

The Dirty Picture

Firaaq

Paheli

Chaalis Chauraasi

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Such a Long Journey

Fateh

Kuttey

OK Jaanu

Barah Aana

Shikari