Naseeruddin Shah is considered as one of the best actors in the parallel cinema, and is of great commercial appeal too. The actor is not a conventional hero material, but sheer talent and determination have taken him to great heights in the industry today.
Net Worth: $ 30 million
Income Sources: Naseeruddin Shah has carved a niche for himself, in both art and commercial cinema today. He gets nearly Rs 25-75 lakh per film, doing different kinds of roles to perfection, making him one of the most versatile actors in the industry today.
Born: 20th July, 1950 (64 years old)
Height: 5’10” Feet
Marital Status: His first wife was Manara Sikri (deceased). He later married to Ratna Pathak in 1982. He has three children, Heeba Shah, Imaad Shah and Vivaan Shah.
Personal Background
Naseeruddin Shah was born in Barabanki and did his schooling from St Anselm in Ajmer, followed by St Joseph College in Nainital. Later, he joined the Aligarh Muslim University, followed by National School of Drama, Delhi. He married Manara Sikri at the age of 20 years and they had a daughter called Heeba. But the couple separated and she moved with her daughter to Iran. Shah married actress Ratna Pathak in 1982, after his first wife expired. They have two sons, Imaad and Vivaan, both of whom have started a career in acting.
Career Graph
Naseeruddin Shah is considered as one of the leading actors in parallel Hindi cinema today, with films like “Ardh Satya”, “Aakrosh”, “Katha”, “Albert Pinto ko Gussa Kyon Aaya”, “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron” and “Junoon”, to her credit. He has also excelled as a commercial actor, with “Karma”, “Hero Hira Lal”, “Mohra”, “Ijazat” and “Jalwa”. The 1983 film “Masoom” proved to be a milestone in his career. His role of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2000 movie ‘Hey Ram”, fetched great accolades for him. Some of his best performances came in “Iqbal”, “Sarfarosh” and “A Wednesday”. Shah has also been a part of some international ventures, such as the 2001 film “Monsoon Wedding” and 2003 film “The League of extraordinary Gentlemen”. Till date, Shah has acted in 200 movies, besides stage performances. He has received a number of awards and honors, including the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. Besides being recognized as one of the most versatile actors in the industry, he has also directed a film called “Yun Hota To Kya Hota”, which was released in 2006. The film stars top rated actors like Irfan Khan, Konkana Sen Sharma, Paresh Rawal and Ayesha Takia, along with his son, Imaad Shah. His son, Vivaan Shah, has made his debut in the industry in 2014 with the sensational film called “Happy New Year”. Shah also runs a theater troupe, which performs in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Lahore. The group which he started along with actors Benjamin Gilani and Tom Alter, is called Motley Productions. Shah has also acted in some television serials, such as “Mirza Ghalib”, “Tarkash” and “Bharat Ek Khoj”.
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