Naseeruddin Shah 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.
Venice International Film Festival
Volpi Cup for Best Actor
Known For
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
(2003)
Captain Nemo
Monsoon Wedding
(2001)
Lalit Verma
Chamatkar
(1992)
Amar Kumar ak Marco
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
(2011)
Salman Habib
A Wednesday!
(2008)
The Anonymous Caller
Main Hoon Na
(2004)
Brigadier Shekhar Sharma
Krrish
(2006)
Dr. Siddhant Arya
Krrish 3
(2013)
Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance)
Raajneeti
(2010)
Bhaskar Sanyal
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
(2008)
Amar Singh
Paheli
(2005)
Male Puppet (Voice)
Krrish 4
(2025)
Dr. Arya
Sarfarosh
(1999)
Gulfam Hassan
Chaahat
(1996)
Ajay Narang
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
(1994)
Father Briganza
Peepli Live
(2010)
Salim Kidwai
Full Filmography
Acting
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
(1968)
Special Appearance
Aan Baan
(1972)
Mourner in funeral
Nishant
(1975)
Vishwam
Manthan
(1976)
Bhola
Bhumika
(1977)
Sunil Verma
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
(1977)
Junoon
(1978)
Sarfaraz Khan
Hungama Bombay Ishtyle
(1978)
Shaayad
(1979)
Sunayana
(1979)
Rajoo
Aakrosh
(1980)
Bhaskar Kulkarni
Sparsh
(1980)
Anirudh Parmar
Khwab
(1980)
Gopal Mathur
Hum Paanch
(1980)
Suraj
Umrao Jaan
(1981)
Gohar Mirza
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
(1981)
Albert Pinto
Bhavni Bhavai
(1981)
King Chakrasen
Chakra
(1981)
Looka
Tajurba
(1981)
Death Penalty
(1981)
Man Versus Man
(1981)
Narrator
Bazaar
(1982)
Salim
Bezubaan
(1982)
Shivnath
Sitam
(1982)
Dil... Akhir Dil Hai
(1982)
Vimal Mehta
Naseeb Ni Balihari
(1982)
Aadharshila
(1982)
Ajay
Swami Dada
(1982)
Katha
(1982)
Rajaram Purshottam Joshi
Masoom
(1983)
D.K. Malhotra (DK)
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
(1983)
Vinod Chopra
Ardh Satya
(1983)
Mike Lobo
Katha
(1983)
Rajaram Purshotam Joshi
Woh 7 Din
(1983)
Dr. Anand
Mandi
(1983)
Tungrus
Protidan
(1983)
Haadsaa
(1983)
Gangster
Party
(1984)
Amrit
Holi
(1984)
Professor Singh
The Crossing
(1984)
Naurangia
Khandhar
(1984)
Subhash
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
(1984)
Malkani
Lorie
(1984)
Giddh: The Vulture
(1984)
Aghaat
(1985)
Rustom Patel
Ghulami
(1985)
SP Sultan Singh
Anantyatra
(1985)
Trikal
(1985)
Ruiz Pereira
Surkhiyaan
(1985)
Khamosh
(1986)
Ek Pal
(1986)
Ved Hazarika
Karma
(1986)
Khairuddin Kisti
Shart
(1986)
Vikram/ Devendra
Genesis
(1986)
The farmer
Musafir
(1986)
Sadanand
Ijaazat
(1987)
Mahinder
Mirch Masala
(1987)
Subedar
Jalwa
(1987)
Inspector Kapil
This Is Not Our Destination
(1987)
Maalamaal
(1988)
The Perfect Murder
(1988)
Inspector Ghote
Mirza Ghalib
(1988)
Mirza Ghalib
Pestonjee
(1988)
Pirojshah Pithawala
Hero Hiralal
(1988)
Hero Hiralal
Rihaee
(1988)
Libaas
(1988)
Sudhir Bhardwaj
Gone to Waste
(1988)
Tridev
(1989)
Jay Singh
Khoj
(1989)
Mane
(1989)
Rajanna
Chor Pe Mor
(1990)
Police Public
(1990)
Ek Ghar
(1991)
Rajanna
Lakshmanrekha
(1991)
Amar Kapoor
Shikari
(1991)
Fakira
Sau Crore
(1991)
Chamatkar
(1992)
Amar Kumar ak Marco
Vishwatma
(1992)
Inspector Surya Pratap Singh
Tahalka
(1992)
Panaah
(1992)
Deva
Electric Moon
(1992)
Goswani
Sir
(1993)
Bedardi
(1993)
Nirbhay Saxena
Lootere
(1993)
Game
(1993)
Vidram
Hasti
(1993)
Vishal
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
(1994)
Father Briganza
Mohra
(1994)
Mr. Jindal
Drohkaal
(1994)
Abbas Lodhi
Ponthan Mada
(1994)
Seema Thampuran
Triyacharitra
(1994)
Mr. Ahmed
(1994)
Takkar
(1995)
Inspector D'Costa
Naajayaz
(1995)
Raj Solanki
Chaahat
(1996)
Ajay Narang
Rajkumar
(1996)
Durjan Singh / Surjan Singh
Himmat
(1996)
Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One
(1997)
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
(1997)
Daava
(1997)
Bhishma
Agnichakra
(1997)
Police Inspector Satpal
China Gate
(1998)
Maj. Sarfaraz Khan
Such a Long Journey
(1998)
Major Jimmy Bilimoria
Bombay Boys
(1998)
Ribbons for Peace
(1998)
Himself
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
(1998)
Inspector Vijay Khanna
Sarfarosh
(1999)
Gulfam Hassan
Bhopal Express
(1999)
Bashir
Shadows in the Dark
(1999)
Hey Ram
(2000)
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Gaja Gamini
(2000)
Leonardo da Vinci
Monsoon Wedding
(2001)
Lalit Verma
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
(2001)
Anand Mathur
Kasam
(2001)
Neel Parbat Ke Paar
(2002)
Guru Mahaaguru
(2002)
Vijay Verma
Maqbool
(2003)
Inspector Purohit
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
(2003)
Captain Nemo
3 Deewarein
(2003)
Ishaan Mirza
Main Hoon Na
(2004)
Brigadier Shekhar Sharma
Asambhav
(2004)
Sameer 'Sam' Hans
Iqbal
(2005)
Mohit
The Great New Wonderful
(2005)
Avinash aka "Avi"
Paheli
(2005)
Male Puppet (Voice)
Being Cyrus
(2005)
Dinshaw Sethna
Parzania
(2005)
Cyrus
Home Delivery
(2005)
Uncle (uncredited)
Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh
(2005)
Valley of Flowers
(2006)
Yeti
Krrish
(2006)
Dr. Siddhant Arya
Omkara
(2006)
Bhaisaab
Banaras
(2006)
Babaji
Mixed Doubles
(2006)
Malti's Father
Shoonya
(2006)
Old Man
In the Name of God
(2007)
Maulana Wali
Amal
(2007)
G.K. Jayaram
Dus Kahaniyaan
(2007)
Mithya
(2008)
Gavde
Shoot on Sight
(2008)
Police Commander Tariq Ali
A Wednesday!
(2008)
The Anonymous Caller
Bombay To Bangkok
(2008)
Special
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
(2008)
Amar Singh
Maharathi
(2008)
Jaisingh Adenwalla
Barah Aana
(2009)
Shukla
Firaaq
(2009)
Khan Sahab
Today's Special
(2009)
Akbar
Bolo Raam
(2009)
Dr. N.S. Negi
Ishqiya
(2010)
Khalujaan
Raajneeti
(2010)
Bhaskar Sanyal
Peepli Live
(2010)
Salim Kidwai
Allah Ke Banday
(2010)
Warden
That Girl in Yellow Boots
(2010)
Diwaker
Red Alert: The War Within
(2010)
Naga Reddy
Wilson Periera
(2010)
All Characters (Voice)
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
(2011)
Salman Habib
The Dirty Picture
(2011)
Suryakanth
7 Khoon Maaf
(2011)
Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar
Deool
(2011)
Dacoit
Michael
(2011)
Michael
Chargesheet
(2011)
Sultan
Chaalis Chauraasi
(2012)
Pankaj Purushottam Suri (Sir)
Celluloid Man
(2012)
Self
Maximum
(2012)
Arun Inamdar
John Day
(2013)
John Day
Jackpot
(2013)
Boss
Sona Spa
(2013)
Baba
The Coffin Maker
(2013)
Anton Gomes
Krrish 3
(2013)
Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance)
Zinda Bhaag
(2013)
Puhlwan
Sunglass
(2013)
Dedh Ishqiya
(2014)
Khalujan
Finding Fanny
(2014)
Ferdinand 'Ferdie' Pinto
INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT
(2014)
Man
Kolkata Junction
(2014)
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein
(2015)
Welcome Back
(2015)
Wanted Bhai
Dirty Politics
(2015)
Manoj Singh
Dharam Sankat Mein
(2015)
Neel Anand Baba
Life Continues
(2015)
Waiting
(2016)
Shiv Kumar
The Blueberry Hunt
(2016)
Colonel
Teraa Surroor
(2016)
Robin
Jeewan Hathi
(2016)
Ok Jaanu
(2017)
Gopi Srivastava
Irada
(2017)
Lt.Col Parabjeet Walia (Retd)
Begum Jaan
(2017)
Rajaji
The Hungry
(2017)
Tathagat Ahuja
Mumbai Underworld
(2017)
Aiyaary
(2018)
Baburao Shastri
Dhh
(2018)
Magician
Hope Aur Hum
(2018)
Nagesh Srivastava
Rogan Josh
(2018)
Nude: Chitraa
(2018)
Skin of Marble
(2018)
Bhupinder Singh
The Tashkent Files
(2019)
PKR Natrajan
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
(2019)
Ramprasad Bhargav
SunGanges
(2019)
Himself
Mee Raqsam
(2020)
Hashim Seth
Hameed The Unsung Humanist
(2020)
Half Full
(2020)
The Miniaturist of Junagadh
(2021)
Husyn Naqqash
Maarrich
(2022)
A Holy Conspiracy
(2022)
Gehraiyaan
(2022)
Vinod Khanna
The Daughter
(2022)
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
(2022)
Kuttey
(2023)
Narayan Khobre
The Broken Table
(2023)
COAT
(2023)
Narrator
Krrish 4
(2025)
Dr. Arya
Costume & Make-Up
Production
Directing