Naseeruddin Shah movies & biography
Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian film and stage actor and director, born on 20 July 1950 in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. He is a prominent figure in Indian parallel cinema and has won three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards, and an award at the Venice Film Festival.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 July 1950 (age 76) |
| Birthplace | Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Latest release | Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) |
Best Naseeruddin Shah movies
Trikal
Deool
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
3 Deewarein
Peepli Live
Main Vaapas AaungaCareer overview
Naseeruddin Shah has built a career spanning several decades, appearing in films across genres. In 2015, he played Neel Anand Baba in Dharam Sankat Mein and Wanted Bhai in Welcome Back. The following year, he starred as Shiv Kumar in Waiting. In 2017, he appeared in four films: as Rajaji in Begum Jaan, as Gopi Srivastava in Ok Jaanu, as Lt.Col Parabjeet Walia (Retd) in Irada, and as Tathagat Ahuja in The Hungry. He continued with roles in Aiyaary (2018) as Baburao Shastri and The Tashkent Files (2019) as PKR Natrajan. In 2021, he played Ramprasad Bhargav in Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, and in 2022 he was Vinod Khanna in Gehraiyaan. His recent work includes Kuttey (2023) as Narayan Khobre, Fateh (2025) as Raza, and the upcoming Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) as Ishar Singh Grewal. Shah has also appeared in Pakistani films Khuda Kay Liye and Zinda Bhaag. Beyond cinema, he has worked in theatre as an actor and director.
Naseeruddin Shah movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Main Vaapas Aaunga | Ishar Singh Grewal | 7.2 TMDB |
| 2026 | Assi | Basu Sir | 6.2 TMDB |
| 2017 | Ok Jaanu | Gopi Srivastava | 5.7 TMDB |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Dr. Siddhant Arya (Special Appearance) | 5.6 TMDB |
| 2011 | Deool | Dacoit | 8.4 TMDB |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Salman Habib | 7.6 TMDB |
| 2010 | Peepli Live | Salim Kidwai | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2010 | Raajneeti | Bhaskar Sanyal | 6.3 TMDB |
| 2006 | Krrish | Dr. Siddhant Arya | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | Brigadier Shekhar Sharma | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2003 | 3 Deewarein | Ishaan Mirza | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Lalit Verma | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi | 7.1 TMDB |
| 1998 | Bombay Boys | Cast | 5.7 TMDB |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | Amar Kumar ak Marco | 6.5 TMDB |
| 1987 | Jalwa | Inspector Kapil | 6.3 TMDB |
| 1985 | Trikal | Ruiz Pereira | 8.8 TMDB |
| 1984 | Holi | Professor Singh | 6.4 TMDB |
| 1984 | Giddh: The Vulture | Cast | 6.8 TMDB |
| 1977 | Bhumika | Sunil Verma | 6.6 TMDB |
Naseeruddin Shah web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Made in India: A Titan Story | JRD Tata | 6 |
| 2024 | IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack | Vinay Kaul | 6 |
| 2023 | Taj: Divided by Blood | Akbar | 18 |
| 2022 | Modern Love Mumbai | Pappi Singh | 2 |
| 2020 | Bandish Bandits | Panditji | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Naseeruddin Shah's latest movie?
His latest movie in our database is Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026), where he plays Ishar Singh Grewal.
What are some of Naseeruddin Shah's early works?
Based on the facts provided, his early works in our database include Dharam Sankat Mein (2015) as Neel Anand Baba and Welcome Back (2015) as Wanted Bhai.
How old is Naseeruddin Shah and where was he born?
Naseeruddin Shah was born on 20 July 1950 in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. As of 2026, he is 75 years old.
What are Naseeruddin Shah's best-known films?
He has won three National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards, and is known for his work in Indian parallel cinema. Some of his notable films in our database include Waiting (2016), The Tashkent Files (2019), and Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi (2021).
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