Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin Shah | |
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shah at IFP Season 9
12 October 2019 | |
| Born | 20 July 1950 Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Film and Television Institute National School of Drama Aligarh Muslim University |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse(s) | Manara Sikri (deceased) |
| Children | 3, inc. Imaad and 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. 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.
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.