Naseeruddin Shah
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Film
Main Vaapas Aaunga
Ishar Singh Grewal
2026
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Film
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Captain Nemo
2003
Series
The Discovery of India
Shivaji
1988
Series
Bandish Bandits
Panditji
2020
Series
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
Vinay Kaul
2024
Series
Taj: Divided by Blood
Akbar
2023
Series
Showtime
Viktor Khanna
2024
Series
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself
2014
Film
Main Hoon Na
Brigadier Shekhar Sharma
2004
Series
Made in India: A Titan Story
JRD Tata
2026
Film
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Salman Habib
2011
Series
Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
Sahebji
2023
Film
Assi
Basu Sir
2026
Film
Krrish
Dr. Siddhant Arya
2006
Series
Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley
Mr. Roy
2023
Series
Modern Love Mumbai
Pappi Singh
2022
Film
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Film
Monsoon Wedding
Lalit Verma
2001
Film
Hey Ram
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
2000
Film
Krrish 3
Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance)
2013
Film
Jeewan Hathi
2016
Film
Gustaakh Ishq
Aziz Beg 'Babba'
2025
Film
Safia/Safdar
Bhai Yazdani
2026
Film
Mixed Doubles
Malti's Father
2006
Film
Marudhanayagam
Film
Ponthan Mada
Seema Thampuran
1994
Film
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
2026
Series
Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib
1988
Film
Shoot on Sight
Police Commander Tariq Ali
2007
Film
Bombay Boys
1998
Film
Peepli Live
Salim Kidwai
2010
Film
Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane
Venkataramana Shastri
1977
Film
Bhavni Bhavai
King Chakrasen
1981
Film
Bazaar
Salim
1982
Film
3 Deewarein
Ishaan Mirza
2003
Film
Manthan
Bhola
1976
Film
Paheli
Male Puppet (Voice)
2005
Film
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Father Briganza
1994
Film
A Wednesday!
The Anonymous Caller
2008
Series
Zero KMS
Guru
2018
Film
Fateh
Raza
2025
Film
Chaahat
Ajay Narang
1996
Film
Trikal
Ruiz Pereira
1985
Film
Hum Paanch
Suraj
1980
Film
Sarfarosh
Gulfam Hassan
1999
Film
The Dirty Picture
Suryakanth
2011
Film
Chamatkar
Amar Kumar ak Marco
1992
Film
Gehraiyaan
Vinod Khanna
2022
Film
The Great New Wonderful
Avinash aka "Avi"
2005
Film
Begum Jaan
Rajaji
2017
Film
SunGanges
Himself
2019
Film
The Daughter
2022
Film
Ok Jaanu
Gopi Srivastava
2017
Film
Welcome Back
Wanted Bhai
2015
Film
Aiyaary
Baburao Shastri
2018
Film
Home Delivery
Uncle (uncredited)
2005
Film
Maharathi
Jai Singh Adenwalla
2008
Film
Hero Hiralal
Hero Hiralal
1988
Film
Sunglass
2013
Anantyatra
1985
Film
Sparsh
Anirudh Parmar
1980
Film
INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT
Man
2014
Film
Dil... Akhir Dil Hai
Vimal Mehta
1982
Film
Giddh: The Vulture
1984
Film
Jalwa
Inspector Kapil
1987
Film
Deool
Dacoit
2011
Film
COAT
Narrator
2023
Film
Maqbool
Inspector Purohit
2003
Film
Masoom
D.K. Malhotra (DK)
1983
Film
Lorie
Micky
1984
Film
Raajneeti
Bhaskar Sanyal
2010
Film
Umrao Jaan
Gohar Mirza
1981
Film
Vishwatma
Inspector Surya Pratap Singh
1992
Film
7 Khoon Maaf
Dr. Modhusudhon Tarafdar
2011
Mumbai Underworld
2017
Film
Omkara
Bhaisaab
2006
Film
Tridev
Jay Singh
1989
Masoom: The Next Generation
Film
The Tashkent Files
PKR Natrajan
2019
Film
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Amar Singh
2008
Film
2100 Ft
Gulshan
2022
Film
Party
Amrit
1984
Film
Nude
2018
Film
Holi
Professor Singh
1984
Film
That Girl in Yellow Boots
Diwaker
2011
Film
Shaandaar
Narrator
2015
Film
Khidki
2024
Film
The Hungry
Tathagat Ahuja
2017
Film
Khoj
1989
Film
Kuttey
Narayan Khobre
2023
Film
Iqbal
Mohit
2005
Film
Such a Long Journey
Jimmy Bilimoria
1998
Film
Life Continues
2015
Film
Man Versus Man
Narrator
1981
Film
Daava
Bhishma
1997
Film
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Film
Sona Spa
Baba
2013
Film
Hasti
Vishal
1993
Film
Teraa Surroor
Robin
2016
Film
Dharam Sankat Mein
Neel Anand Baba
2015
Film
China Gate
Maj. Sarfaraz Khan
1998
Film
Mohra
Mr. Jindal
1994
Film
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Vinod Chopra
1983
Film
Pinjra
voice
2017
Film
Hope Aur Hum
Nagesh Srivastava
2018
Film
Aan Baan
Mourner in funeral
1972
Film
Dedh Ishqiya
Khalujan
2014
Film
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
Ramprasad Bhargav
2021
Film
Mandi
Tungrus
1983
Film
Ijaazat
Mahinder
1987
Film
Valley of Flowers
Yeti
2006
Film
Bolo Raam
Dr. N.S. Negi
2009
Series
Mid Wicket Tales with Naseeruddin Shah
Self
2015
Film
Triyacharitra
1994
Film
Khamosh
Captain Rajeev Bakshi
1986
Film
Ardh Satya
Mike Lobo
1983
Film
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
Sheekha’s dad
2008
Film
Andha Yug
Ashwatthama
1989
Film
Jackpot
Boss
2013
Film
Asambhav
Sameer 'Sam' Hans
2004
Film
Panaah
Deva
1992
Film
Firaaq
Khan Sahab
2009
Film
Today's Special
Akbar
2009
Film
Barah Aana
Shukla
2009
Film
The Blueberry Hunt
Colonel
2016
Series
Dhillon's Jackpot
Mr. Dhillon
2021
Film
Ishqiya
Khalujaan
2010
Film
Amal
G.K. Jayaram
2007
Film
Bhumika
Sunil Verma
1977
Film
Karma
Khairuddin Kisti
1986
Film
Maalamaal
1988
Film
Lootere
1993
Film
The Perfect Murder
Inspector Ghote
1988
Film
Mane
Rajanna
1989
Film
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Special Appearance
1968
Film
Aakrosh
Bhaskar Kulkarni
1980
Film
Mirch Masala
Subedar
1987
Film
Naajayaz
Raj Solanki
1995
Film
Shaayad
1979
Film
Bhopal Express
Bashir
1999
Film
Situm
1982
Film
The Broken Table
2023
Film
Chor Pe Mor
1990
Film
Gaja Gamini
Leonardo da Vinci
2000
Film
Red Alert: The War Within
Naga Reddy
2010
Film
Junoon
Sarfaraz Khan
1978
Film
Khuda Kay Liye
Maulana Wali
2007
Film
Nishant
Vishwam
1975
Film
Takkar
Inspector D'Costa
1995
Film
Kasam
2001
Naseeb Ni Balihari
1982
Film
Ghulami
SP Sultan Singh
1985
Film
Shikari
Fakira
1991
Film
Being Cyrus
Dinshaw Sethna
2005
Film
Agnichakra
Police Inspector Satpal
1997
Film
Electric Moon
Goswani
1992
Film
Half Full
2020
Film
Drohkaal
Abbas Lodhi
1994
Film
Lakshmanrekha
Amar Kapoor
1991
Film
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Albert Pinto
1981
Film
Dirty Politics
Manoj Singh
2015
Film
Sir
1993
Film
The Coffin Maker
Anton Gomes
2013
Film
Bedardi
Nirbhay Saxena
1993
Film
Finding Fanny
Ferdinand 'Ferdie' Pinto
2014
Film
Encounter: The Killing
Inspector Sam Bharucha
2002
Film
Rajkumar
Durjan Singh / Surjan Singh
1996
Film
Parzania
Cyrus
2005
Film
Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
Malkani
1984
Film
Aadharshila
Ajay
1982
Film
Maarrich
2022
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Narrator
2022
Film
Shart
Vikram/ Devendra
1986
Film
Bezubaan
Shivnath
1982
Film
Shadows in the Dark
1999
Film
Tahalka
Captain Ranbir Chauhan
1992
Film
Mithya
Gavde
2008
Film
Paar
Naurangia
1984
Film
Irada
Lt.Col Parabjeet Walia (Retd)
2017
Film
Pestonjee
Pirojshah Pithawala
1988
Film
Police Public
1990
Film
Chaalis Chauraasi
Pankaj Purushottam Suri (Sir)
2012
Film
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail
1999
Film
Celluloid Man
Self
2012
Film
Waiting
Shiv Kumar
2016
Film
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Anand Mathur
2001
Film
Genesis
The farmer
1986
Film
Kolkata Junction
2014
Film
Woh 7 Din
Dr. Anand
1983
Film
John Day
John Day
2013
Film
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Inspector Vijay Khanna
1998
Series
Kaun Banegi Shikharwati
Raja Mrityunjay Singh Shikharwat
2022
Film
Protidan
1983
Film
Allah Ke Banday
Warden
2010
Film
Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One
1997
Film
Tees
Gasha
2024
Film
Mr. Ahmed
1994
Film
Dhh
Magician
2018
Wilson Periera
All Characters (Voice)
2010
Film
Aghaat
Rustom Patel
1985
Film
A Holy Conspiracy
Anton De Souza
2022
Film
Tajurba
1981
Film
Sau Crore
1991
Film
Rehmat
2026
Film
The Miniaturist of Junagadh
Husyn Naqqash
2021
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!
Tiger
1998
Film
Michael
Michael
2011
Film
Maximum
Arun Inamdar
2012
Film
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Bharat Srivastav
1997
Khwab
Gopal Mathur
1980
Film
Banaras
Babaji
2006
This Is Not Our Destination
1987
Film
Swami Dada
1982
Film
Katha
Rajaram Purshotam Joshi
1982
Film
Surkhiyaan
1985
Film
Chargesheet
Sultan
2011
Film
Chakra
Looka
1981
Film
Libaas
Sudhir Bhardwaj
1988
Film
Zinda Bhaag
Puhlwan
2013
Film
Ek Pal
Ved Hazarika
1986
Film
Sunayana
Rajoo
1979
Film
Haadsaa
Gangster
1983
Film
Maharagni
Film
Goatspeak
Butcher
2014
Film
Bombay to Bangkok
Special
2008
Film
A Knock on the Door
Dean
2023
Film
Himmat
1996
Film
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein
2015
Shoonya
Old Man
2006
Film
Death Penalty
1981
Film
Missing Face
Mr. Williams
2025
A Proposal
1976
Film
Guru Mahaaguru
Vijay Verma
2002
Hungama Bombay Ishtyle
1978
Film
Dand Nayak
1998
Film
Rogan Josh
2018
Film
Ribbons for Peace
Himself
1998
Hameed The Unsung Humanist
2020
Musafir
Sadanand
1986
Film
The Ruins
Subhash
1984
Film
Mee Raqsam
Hashim Seth
2020
Neel Parbat Ke Paar
2002
Film
Skin of Marble
Bhupinder Singh
2018
Film
Rihaee
1988
Minimum
Sukhdeep Singh
2024
Film
Ek Ghar
V. S. Rajashekhar
1991
Game
Vidram
1993
Film
Gone to Waste
1988