Naseeruddin Shah
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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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Naseeruddin Shah reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Naseeruddin Shah's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Naseeruddin Shah remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Minimum, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Naseeruddin Shah Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Naseeruddin Shah's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Naseeruddin Shah.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minimum | Sukhdeep Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Maarrich | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | 2100 Ft | Gulshan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Tashkent Files | PKR Natrajan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Dhh | Magician | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Irada | Lt.Col Parabjeet Walia (Retd) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jeewan Hathi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Waiting | Shiv Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Blueberry Hunt | Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | INT. CAFÉ – NIGHT | Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Maximum | Arun Inamdar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Celluloid Man | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Deool | Dacoit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Salman Habib | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Allah Ke Banday | Warden | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Peepli Live | Salim Kidwai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Wilson Periera | All Characters (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Wednesday! | The Anonymous Caller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Amal | G.K. Jayaram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Omkara | Bhaisaab | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mixed Doubles | Malti's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Iqbal | Mohit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Inspector Purohit | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | 3 Deewarein | Ishaan Mirza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Neel Parbat Ke Paar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Shadows in the Dark | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Drohkaal | Abbas Lodhi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ponthan Mada | Seema Thampuran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Lakshmanrekha | Amar Kapoor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Chor Pe Mor | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rihaee | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mirch Masala | Subedar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Karma | Khairuddin Kisti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Khamosh | Captain Rajeev Bakshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Past, Present, and Future | Ruiz Pereira | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Aghaat | Rustom Patel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ghulami | SP Sultan Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Party | Amrit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro | Vinod Chopra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Woh 7 Din | Dr. Anand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Haadsaa | Gangster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Bazaar | Salim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sparsh | Anirudh Parmar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Aakrosh | Bhaskar Kulkarni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Hungama Bombay Ishtyle | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nishant | Vishwam | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Cage | voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
Naseeruddin Shah - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Naseeruddin Shah?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Naseeruddin Shah is "Minimum" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Naseeruddin Shah acted in?
Naseeruddin Shah has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Naseeruddin Shah?
Other notable films include "2100 Ft", "The Cage", and "Shadows in the Dark".