Naseeruddin Shah | |
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.jpg) Shah in 2012 | |
| Born | 20 July 1950 Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Film and Television Institute of India National School of Drama Aligarh Muslim University |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse(s) | Manara Sikri (deceased) |
| Children | Heeba, Imaad, Vivaan |
| Relatives | Shah family |
| Honours | Padma Bhushan Padma Shri |
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Naseeruddin Shah (born 20 July 1950) is an Indian actor. He was notable in Indian parallel cinema and has starred in various international productions.[1][2] He has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan awards for his contributions to Indian cinema.[3]
In 1982, he married his second wife, actress Ratna Pathak, daughter of actress Dina Pathak, with whom he has two sons. His sister-in-law is actress Supriya Pathak, who is married to actor Pankaj Kapur.
- ^ "Naseeruddin Shah says essential for Muslims to stop feeling persecuted, assert claim on India". The Indian Express. 2 June 2017. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "Naseeruddin Shah: The Angel of Chaos". Journal of Indian Cinema. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.