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Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah

नसीरुद्दीन शाह

Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films. One of the most prolific actors of Indian cinema, especially in the parallel cinema movement, he has also starred in various international productions.

BORN

20 July 1950

HONOUR

National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, 2006

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Key facts

Born
20 July 1950, Barabanki
State of birth
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
Sector
Actors
Profession
Indian actor and director
Gender
Male

Biography

Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films. One of the most prolific actors of Indian cinema, especially in the parallel cinema movement, he has also starred in various international productions. He is the recipient of several accolades, 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 in 1987 and the Padma Bhushan in 2003 for his contributions to Indian cinema.

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Timeline

  1. 1950Born in Barabanki
  2. 1980Awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor
  3. 1984Awarded the Volpi Cup for Best Actor
  4. 1987Awarded the Padma Shri in arts
  5. 1990Awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
  6. 2003Awarded the Padma Bhushan
  7. 2006Awarded the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
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