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.
Naseeruddin Shah Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Naseeruddin Shah reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Naseeruddin Shah's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Naseeruddin Shah's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Minimum, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Naseeruddin Shah Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Naseeruddin Shah's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Naseeruddin Shah has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Dhh | Magician | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pinjra | voice | Super 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 | 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 → |
| 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 | Ardh Satya | Mike Lobo | 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 → |
| 1976 | Manthan | Bhola | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nishant | Vishwam | 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", "Pinjra", and "Shadows in the Dark".