Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Naseeruddin Shah
01/02/2025
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah claimed he was disinvited at the last minute from Mumbai University's Jashn-e-Urdu event on February 1, 2025, despite receiving an initial invitation. Shah stated in an op-ed that the cancellation was linked to his sharp political views and criticism of those in power, though the university later rejected his claim, asserting that he refused to attend the session.
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Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Islam |
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| Address | 04, Sand Pebbles, Perry Cross Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Playing Tennis, Reading |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 71 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Anselm's Ajmer, Rajasthan St Joseph's College, Nainital |
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| College | Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh National School of Drama, Delhi |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate in Arts |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Ratna Pathak Shah, Actress |
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| Marriage Date | 01/04/1982 |
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Family
| Father | Aley Mohammed Shah |
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| Mother | Farrukh Sultan |
| Siblings | Retd. Lt. General Zameerud-din Shah and 2 more |
| Spouse | Ratna Pathak Shah (m. 1982) |
| Children | Heeba Shah (Daughter), Imaad Shah (Son), Vivaan Shah (Son) |
Career
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| Notable Awards | Three National Film Awards, Three Filmfare Awards, Volpi Cup for Best Actor at Venice Film Festival, Padma Shri (1987), Padma Bhushan (2003) |
Favourites
| Directors | Neeraj Pandey, Rajkumar Hirani, Neeraj Ghaywan |
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| Actors | Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Shammi Kapoor, Dara Singh, Boman Irani |
| Film | Bollywood: Masaan (2015), Dil Chahta Hai (2001) |
| Colour | Black |
| Sport | Tennis |
| Travel Destination | Dubai |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Naseeruddin started acting in theatre at 14 years old, debuting with Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. | |
| 2. He is a descendant of 19th-century warlord Jan-Fishan Khan, who aided the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. | |
| 3. His first movie, Nishant (1975), won the National Award for Best Film and was an Oscar nominee. | |
| 4. In 1977, he founded Motley Productions, a theater group. | |
| 5. Although considered for the role, he lost out on playing Mahatma Gandhi in the film Gandhi (1982) to Ben Kingsley. | |
| 6. Honored with the Padma Shri in 1987 and the Padma Bhushan in 2003. | |
| 7. He has acted in Hollywood and Pakistani movies, gaining acclaim for his role as Captain Nemo in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003). | |
| 8. Naseeruddin holds a lifetime membership in the International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film and Television. | |
| 9. His brother, Retd. Lt. General Zameerud-din Shah, serves as the vice-chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), UP as of 2016. | |
| 10. Released his memoir And Then One day in 2014. | |
| 11. Suffers from onomatomania, a condition causing incessant thinking of words and phrases. | |
| 12. Critiques competitive awards in India, famously repurposing Filmfare Awards as door handles. | |
| 13. Has a complicated relationship with his father, leading to lifelong regrets. | |
| 14. More than 20 feature films starring Naseeruddin Shah have been shelved to date. | |
| 15. In 1977, he co-founded Motley Productions, a theater group. | |
| 16. Appeared in the 2013 Pakistani film Zinda Bhaag, which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. | |
| 17. His brother, Retd. Lt. General Zameerud-din Shah, served as the vice-chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), UP. |