Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah was born on July 20, 1950, in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, into a Nawab family. His great-great-grandfather was the Afghan warlord Jan-Fishan Khan, who later became the Nawab of Sardhana. He attended St. Anselm's Ajmer school and St Joseph's College, Nainital, and graduated in arts from Aligarh Muslim University in 1971.

Naseeruddin Shah's acting career began with Shyam Benegal’s drama film Nishant and he went on to star in path-breaking films like Umrao Jaan (1981), Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Ardh Satya (198), Sarfarosh (1999), Monsoon Wedding (2001), Being Cyrus (2006), and A Wednesday (2008). He has starred in over 100 films, both in India and internationally. In 2006, he turned director with the drama film Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota.

Naseeruddin Shah is known for his simple lifestyle. He enjoys playing tennis and reading. He has faced several controversies in his life, including his comments about late superstar Rajesh Khanna and his views on the animosity between India and Pakistan.

Full Name	Naseeruddin Shah
Other Name(s)	Nasir al-Din, Nasruddin, Naseeruddin, Nasir ad-Din, Nasir ud-Din, Naser el-Din
Occupation	Actor/Director
Date of Birth	21-July-1949 (76 years)
Birth Location	Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gender	Male
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Muslim
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Height	170 cm
Weight	71 kg
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	White
School	St. Anselm's School Ajmer,
College	Aligarh Muslim University, National school of Drama
Qualification	Graduate in Arts
Hobbies	Reading, Playin Tennis

Naseeruddin Shah was first married to Manara Sikri, also known as Parveen Murad, and they had a daughter, Heeba. However, they parted ways after 12 years of marriage. Later, Shah met Ratna Pathak, the daughter of actress Dina Pathak, and they got married in 1982. They have two sons, Imaad and Vivaan.

Naseeruddin Shah has acted in numerous films, including Nishant, Aakrosh, Sparsh, Mirch Masala, Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai, Trikal, Bhavni Bhavai, Junoon, Mandi, Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!, Ardh Satya, Katha, and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. His recent movies include Maarrich, A Holy Conspiracy, and Kuttey.

Naseeruddin Shah 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.

Vivaan Shah

Son

Imaad Shah

Son

Heeba Shah

Daughter

Zameerud-din Shah

Brother

Farrukh Sultan

Mother

Aley Mohammad Shah

Father

Ratna Pathak

Wife

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