Naseeruddin Shah Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

Naseeruddin Shah Age

73 Years Old

Biography

Full Name	Naseeruddin Shah
Date of Birth	20 July 1950
Age	73 Years Old
Place of Birth	Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Islam
Profession	Actor, Director

Family

Father	Aley Mohammed Shah
Mother	Farrukh Sultan
Brother	Retd. Lt. General Zameerud-din Shah and 2 more
Sister	None
Spouse	Manara Sikri Ratna Pathak
Kids	Imaad Shah, Vivaan Shah Heeba Shah

Physical Measurements

Height	5 feet 7 Inches
Weight	71 kg
Hair Color	White
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Body Measurements	Chest: 39 Inches Waist: 32 Inches Biceps: 11 Inches

Education

School	St. Anselm’s Ajmer, Rajasthan St Joseph’s College, Nainital
College	Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh National School of Drama, Delhi
Qualification	Graduate in Arts

Career

Naseeruddin Shah, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, began his acting career with a small role in the 1967 film “Aman.” His breakthrough in mainstream Bollywood came with the 1980 film “Hum Paanch.”

Throughout the 1980s, Shah appeared in several notable films, including “Masoom” in 1983 and “Karma” in 1986, where he acted alongside Dilip Kumar. He also starred in films like “Ijaazat” in 1987 and “Jalwa” in 1988.

In 1988, Shah played Inspector Ghote in the Merchant Ivory English language film “The Perfect Murder,” opposite his wife Ratna Pathak. He continued to act in multi-star Bollywood films like “Ghulami” in 1985 and “Vishwatma” in 1992.

By 1994, Shah had acted in over 100 films, including his villainous role in “Mohra.” He also ventured into Malayalam cinema with “Ponthan Mada.” Shah’s versatility led him to portray various characters, from a ghazal singer-cum-terrorist mastermind in “Sarfarosh” in 1999 to Mahatma Gandhi in “Hey Ram” in 2000. He gained international recognition with roles in films like “Monsoon Wedding” in 2001 and “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” in 2003, where he played Captain Nemo.

Shah made his directorial debut with “Yun Hota To Kya Hota” in 2006, starring established actors like Konkona Sen Sharma and Irrfan Khan. In addition to his film career, Shah co-founded the theatre group Motley Productions in 1977 and directed plays by renowned writers like Lavender Kumar and Ismat Chughtai.

He also appeared in television series like “Mirza Ghalib” in 1988 and “Bharat Ek Khoj” in 1989, showcasing his versatility across different mediums. Throughout the years, Shah remained active in various media and art forms, including hosting science magazine programs and narrating audiobooks for kids.

In recent years, he continued to make significant contributions to cinema, starring in films like “The Hungry” in 2017 and “The Coffin Maker,” directed by Veena Bakshi. Naseeruddin Shah’s career spans decades, marked by his exceptional talent and diverse roles in Indian cinema and beyond.