Director · Actor

Naseeruddin Shah

80 credited titles on WatchWise

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 in one minute

Strongest genre

Thriller

₹611 cr · 100% hit rate

Biggest hit

Sarfarosh

₹76 cr

Standout efficiency

8.5x

Tridev · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

₹1,144 cr

Combined reported budget

₹478 cr

Gross / budget

2.4x

Bankability Index

36 / 100

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