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Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 20 July 1950
  • Place of Birth Barabanki
  • Occupation Stage Actor, Film Actor, Film Director
  • Spouse Ratna Pathak
  • Siblings Zameerud-din Shah
  • Education Aligarh Muslim University, Film And Television Institute Of India, National School Of Drama, Minto Circle, St. Anselm's Ajmer
  • Years active 1972-present
  • Children Vivaan Shah, Imaad Shah, Heeba Shah

Related Other Pages:

  • Tees, 
  • Zameerud Din Shah, 
  • A Wednesday
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ABOUT Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, born July 20, 1950, stands as a pillar of Indian cinema, renowned for his contributions to parallel cinema and international productions. His career, spanning decades, is marked by remarkable versatility and critical acclaim. Shah's accolades include three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards, and the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The Indian government recognized his immense contribution with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards. His iconic roles, often portraying complex and nuanced characters, have solidified his position as one of India's finest actors. While specific recent film projects aren't detailed in the provided text, his enduring legacy continues to influence generations of actors. His marriage to actress Ratna Pathak, daughter of Dina Pathak, further cemented his connection to the Indian film industry. The family connection extends to his sister-in-law, Supriya Pathak, and brother-in-law, Pankaj Kapur, both prominent figures in Bollywood. Shah's enduring impact rests not only on his award-winning performances but also his sustained contribution to the art of acting in India.

Naseeruddin Shah FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Tees
  • Tees

    ( 2024 )

  • Fateh
  • Fateh

    ( 2025 )

  • IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
  • IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

    ( 2024 )

  • Krrish 4
  • Krrish 4

    ( 2025 )

  • Minimum
  • Minimum

    ( 2024 )

  • Jamoon
  • Jamoon

    ( Not Final )

  • Showtime
  • Showtime

    ( 2024 )

  • Maharagni - Queen of Queens
  • Maharagni - Queen of Queens

    ( Not Final )

  • Freedom
  • Freedom

    ( 2023 )

  • Ul Jalool Ishq
  • Ul Jalool Ishq

    ( Not Final )

  • Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley
  • Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley

    ( 2023 )

  • Purana Furniture
  • Purana Furniture

    ( Not Final )

  • Taj: Divided by Blood
  • Taj: Divided by Blood

    ( 2023 )

  • Masoom... The New Generation
  • Masoom... The New Generation

    ( Not Final )

  • Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
  • Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo

    ( 2023 )

  • Rannchhod
  • Rannchhod

    ( Not Final )

  • The Broken Table
  • The Broken Table

    ( 2023 )

  • Freedom
  • Freedom

    ( Not Final )

  • A Knock on the Door
  • A Knock on the Door

    ( 2023 )

  • Kuttey
  • Kuttey

    ( 2023 )

  • Maarrich
  • Maarrich

    ( 2022 )

  • 2100 FT
  • 2100 FT

    ( 2022 )

  • A Holy Conspiracy
  • A Holy Conspiracy

    ( 2022 )

  • The Miniaturist of Junagadh
  • The Miniaturist of Junagadh

    ( 2022 )

  • Modern Love Mumbai
  • Modern Love Mumbai

    ( 2022 )

  • The Daughter
  • The Daughter

    ( 2022 )

  • Gehraiyaan
  • Gehraiyaan

    ( 2022 )

  • Kaun Banegi Shikharwati
  • Kaun Banegi Shikharwati

    ( 2022 )

  • Dhillon's Jackpot
  • Dhillon's Jackpot

    ( 2021 )

  • Mee Raqsam
  • Mee Raqsam

    ( 2020 )

  • Bandish Bandits
  • Bandish Bandits

    ( 2020 )

  • Unite Against Hunger - #FromU2them
  • Unite Against Hunger - #FromU2them

    ( 2020 )

  • Half Full
  • Half Full

    ( 2020 )

  • Bin Bulaaye
  • Bin Bulaaye

    ( 2019 )

  • The Wallet
  • The Wallet

    ( 2019 )

  • Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
  • Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi

    ( 2019 )

  • The Tashkent Files
  • The Tashkent Files

    ( 2019 )

  • Rogan Josh
  • Rogan Josh

    ( 2018 )

  • Zero KMS
  • Zero KMS

    ( 2018 )

  • Hope Aur Hum
  • Hope Aur Hum

    ( 2018 )

  • Nude
  • Nude

    ( 2018 )

  • Skin of marble
  • Skin of marble

    ( 2018 )

  • Aiyaary
  • Aiyaary

    ( 2018 )

  • Dhh
  • Dhh

    ( 2017 )

  • The Hungry
  • The Hungry

    ( 2017 )

  • Punarjanma: one minute short film on Organ Donation
  • Punarjanma: one minute short film on Organ Donation

    ( 2017 )

  • Begum Jaan
  • Begum Jaan

    ( 2017 )

  • Irada
  • Irada

    ( 2017 )

  • OK Jaanu
  • OK Jaanu

    ( 2017 )

  • Ramayana
  • Ramayana

    ( 2016 )

  • Bankster
  • Bankster

    ( 2016 )

  • Jeewan Hathi
  • Jeewan Hathi

    ( 2016 )

  • Mango Dreams
  • Mango Dreams

    ( 2016 )

  • The Blueberry Hunt
  • The Blueberry Hunt

    ( 2016 )

  • Teraa Surroor
  • Teraa Surroor

    ( 2016 )

  • Waiting
  • Waiting

    ( 2015 )

  • Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein
  • Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein

    ( 2015 )

  • Welcome Back
  • Welcome Back

    ( 2015 )

  • Dharam Sankat Mein
  • Dharam Sankat Mein

    ( 2015 )

  • Dirty Politics
  • Dirty Politics

    ( 2015 )

  • Dil Dharhakne Ka Sabab
  • Dil Dharhakne Ka Sabab

    ( 2015 )

  • Finding Fanny
  • Finding Fanny

    ( 2014 )

  • Interior Cafe Night
  • Interior Cafe Night

    ( 2014 )

  • Goatspeak
  • Goatspeak

    ( 2014 )

  • Kolkata Junction
  • Kolkata Junction

    ( 2014 )

  • Dedh Ishqiya
  • Dedh Ishqiya

    ( 2014 )

  • Dil Bhi Khaali Jeb Bhi Khaali
  • Dil Bhi Khaali Jeb Bhi Khaali

    ( 2014 )

  • The Coffin Maker
  • The Coffin Maker

    ( 2013 )

  • Jackpot
  • Jackpot

    ( 2013 )

  • Sunglass
  • Sunglass

    ( 2013 )

  • Krrish 3
  • Krrish 3

    ( 2013 )

  • John Day
  • John Day

    ( 2013 )

  • Siddharth
  • Siddharth

    ( 2013 )

  • Zinda Bhaag
  • Zinda Bhaag

    ( 2013 )

  • Sona Spa
  • Sona Spa

    ( 2013 )

  • Maximum
  • Maximum

    ( 2012 )

  • Chaalis Chauraasi
  • Chaalis Chauraasi

    ( 2012 )

  • The Dirty Picture
  • The Dirty Picture

    ( 2011 )

  • Chargesheet
  • Chargesheet

    ( 2011 )

  • Deool
  • Deool

    ( 2011 )

  • Michael
  • Michael

    ( 2011 )

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    ( 2011 )

  • 7 Khoon Maaf
  • 7 Khoon Maaf

    ( 2011 )

  • People of Allah
  • People of Allah

    ( 2010 )

  • Pappu Can't Dance Saala
  • Pappu Can't Dance Saala

    ( 2010 )

  • That Girl in Yellow Boots
  • That Girl in Yellow Boots

    ( 2010 )

  • Karadi Tales
  • Karadi Tales

    ( 2010–2019 )

  • Raajneeti
  • Raajneeti

    ( 2010 )

  • Wilson Periera
  • Wilson Periera

    ( 2010 )

  • Ishqiya
  • Ishqiya

    ( 2010 )

  • Peepli Live
  • Peepli Live

    ( 2010 )

  • Bolo Raam
  • Bolo Raam

    ( 2009 )

  • Today's Special
  • Today's Special

    ( 2009 )

  • Red Alert: The War Within
  • Red Alert: The War Within

    ( 2009 )

  • Barah Aana
  • Barah Aana

    ( 2009 )

  • Maharathi
  • Maharathi

    ( 2008 )

  • A Wednesday
  • A Wednesday

    ( 2008 )

  • Firaaq
  • Firaaq

    ( 2008 )

  • Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
  • Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

    ( 2008 )

  • Mere Baap Pehle Aap
  • Mere Baap Pehle Aap

    ( 2008 )

  • Mithya
  • Mithya

    ( 2008 )

  • Bombay to Bangkok
  • Bombay to Bangkok

    ( 2008 )

  • Shoot on Sight
  • Shoot on Sight

    ( 2007 )

  • Dus Kahaniyaan
  • Dus Kahaniyaan

    ( 2007 )

  • Amal
  • Amal

    ( 2007 )

  • In the Name of God
  • In the Name of God

    ( 2007 )

  • Foto
  • Foto

    ( 2007 )

  • Karamchand
  • Karamchand

    ( 2007–2008 )

  • Shoonya
  • Shoonya

    ( 2006 )

  • Omkara
  • Omkara

    ( 2006 )

  • What If?
  • What If?

    ( 2006 )

  • Valley of Flowers
  • Valley of Flowers

    ( 2006 )

  • Krrish
  • Krrish

    ( 2006 )

  • Banaras
  • Banaras

    ( 2006 )

  • Mixed Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles

    ( 2006 )

  • It Could Be You
  • It Could Be You

    ( 2005 )

  • Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak
  • Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak

    ( 2005 )

  • Being Cyrus
  • Being Cyrus

    ( 2005 )

  • Main, Meri Patni... Aur Woh!
  • Main, Meri Patni... Aur Woh!

    ( 2005 )

  • Parzania
  • Parzania

    ( 2005 )

  • Iqbal
  • Iqbal

    ( 2005 )

  • Paheli
  • Paheli

    ( 2005 )

  • The Great New Wonderful
  • The Great New Wonderful

    ( 2005 )

  • Yehi Hai Zindagi
  • Yehi Hai Zindagi

    ( 2005 )

  • Asambhav
  • Asambhav

    ( 2004 )

  • Main Hoon Na
  • Main Hoon Na

    ( 2004 )

  • Maqbool
  • Maqbool

    ( 2003 )

  • The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
  • The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

    ( 2003 )

  • 3 Deewarein
  • 3 Deewarein

    ( 2003 )

  • Guru Mahaaguru
  • Guru Mahaaguru

    ( 2002 )

  • Encounter: The Killing
  • Encounter: The Killing

    ( 2002 )

  • Neel Parbat Ke Paar
  • Neel Parbat Ke Paar

    ( 2002 )

  • Moksha: Salvation
  • Moksha: Salvation

    ( 2001 )

  • Kasam
  • Kasam

    ( 2001 )

  • Monsoon Wedding
  • Monsoon Wedding

    ( 2001 )

  • Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
  • Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao

    ( 2001 )

  • Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa
  • Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa

    ( 2000 )

  • Gaja Gamini
  • Gaja Gamini

    ( 2000 )

  • Hey Ram
  • Hey Ram

    ( 2000 )

  • Bhopal Express
  • Bhopal Express

    ( 1999 )

  • Karvaan
  • Karvaan

    ( 1999 )

  • Sarfarosh
  • Sarfarosh

    ( 1999 )

  • Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail
  • Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail

    ( 1999 )

  • Dand Nayak
  • Dand Nayak

    ( 1998 )

  • Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!
  • Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!

    ( 1998 )

  • China Gate
  • China Gate

    ( 1998 )

  • Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
  • Sar Utha Ke Jiyo

    ( 1998 )

  • Bombay Boys
  • Bombay Boys

    ( 1998 )

  • Such a Long Journey
  • Such a Long Journey

    ( 1998 )

  • Chhota Chetan
  • Chhota Chetan

    ( 1998 )

  • Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One
  • Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One

    ( 1997 )

  • Daava
  • Daava

    ( 1997 )

  • Lahoo Ke Do Rang
  • Lahoo Ke Do Rang

    ( 1997 )

  • Agnichakra
  • Agnichakra

    ( 1997 )

  • Chaahat
  • Chaahat

    ( 1996 )

  • Rajkumar
  • Rajkumar

    ( 1996 )

  • Himmat
  • Himmat

    ( 1996 )

  • Mr. Ahmed
  • Mr. Ahmed

    ( 1995 )

  • Takkar
  • Takkar

    ( 1995 )

  • Naajayaz
  • Naajayaz

    ( 1995 )

  • Triyacharitra
  • Triyacharitra

    ( 1994 )

  • Droh Kaal
  • Droh Kaal

    ( 1994 )

  • Mohra
  • Mohra

    ( 1994 )

  • Ponthan Mada
  • Ponthan Mada

    ( 1994 )

  • Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
  • Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa

    ( 1994 )

  • Bedardi
  • Bedardi

    ( 1993 )

  • Sir
  • Sir

    ( 1993 )

  • Hasti
  • Hasti

    ( 1993 )

  • Lootere
  • Lootere

    ( 1993 )

  • Game
  • Game

    ( 1993 )

  • Shikast
  • Shikast

    ( 1993–1994 )

  • Daku Aur Police
  • Daku Aur Police

    ( 1992 )

  • Tahalka
  • Tahalka

    ( 1992 )

  • Electric Moon
  • Electric Moon

    ( 1992 )

  • Chamatkar
  • Chamatkar

    ( 1992 )

  • Panaah
  • Panaah

    ( 1992 )

  • Vishwatma
  • Vishwatma

    ( 1992 )

  • Ek Ghar
  • Ek Ghar

    ( 1991 )

  • Lakshmanrekha
  • Lakshmanrekha

    ( 1991 )

  • Sau Crore
  • Sau Crore

    ( 1991 )

  • Shikari: The Hunter
  • Shikari: The Hunter

    ( 1991 )

  • Chor Pe Mor
  • Chor Pe Mor

    ( 1990 )

  • Police Public
  • Police Public

    ( 1990 )

  • Shatrutaa
  • Shatrutaa

    ( 1990 )

  • Mane
  • Mane

    ( 1989 )

  • Bharat Ek Khoj
  • Bharat Ek Khoj

    ( 1989 )

  • Khoj
  • Khoj

    ( 1989 )

  • Tridev
  • Tridev

    ( 1989 )

  • Libaas
  • Libaas

    ( 1988 )

  • Rolling in Money
  • Rolling in Money

    ( 1988 )

  • Hero Hiralal
  • Hero Hiralal

    ( 1988 )

  • Rihaee
  • Rihaee

    ( 1988 )

  • The Perfect Murder
  • The Perfect Murder

    ( 1988 )

  • Zulm Ko Jala Doonga
  • Zulm Ko Jala Doonga

    ( 1988 )

  • Pestonjee
  • Pestonjee

    ( 1988 )

  • Mirza Ghalib
  • Mirza Ghalib

    ( 1988 )

  • Param Veer Chakra
  • Param Veer Chakra

    ( 1988 )

  • Anjaam khuda jaane
  • Anjaam khuda jaane

    ( 1988 )

  • Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin
  • Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin

    ( 1987 )

  • Permission
  • Permission

    ( 1987 )

  • Jalwa
  • Jalwa

    ( 1987 )

  • Musafir
  • Musafir

    ( 1986 )

  • Ek Pal
  • Ek Pal

    ( 1986 )

  • Karma
  • Karma

    ( 1986 )

  • Mirch Masala
  • Mirch Masala

    ( 1986 )

  • Genesis
  • Genesis

    ( 1986 )

  • Khamosh
  • Khamosh

    ( 1986 )

  • Shart
  • Shart

    ( 1986 )

  • Apna Jahan
  • Apna Jahan

    ( 1985 )

  • Anantyatra
  • Anantyatra

    ( 1985 )

  • Trikal (Past, Present, Future)
  • Trikal (Past, Present, Future)

    ( 1985 )

  • Aghaat
  • Aghaat

    ( 1985 )

  • Surkhiyaan (The Headlines)
  • Surkhiyaan (The Headlines)

    ( 1985 )

  • Ghulami
  • Ghulami

    ( 1985 )

  • Misaal
  • Misaal

    ( 1985 )

  • Bahu Ki Awaaz
  • Bahu Ki Awaaz

    ( 1985 )

  • Maan Maryada
  • Maan Maryada

    ( 1984 )

  • Giddh: The Vulture
  • Giddh: The Vulture

    ( 1984 )

  • Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
  • Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!

    ( 1984 )

  • Paar
  • Paar

    ( 1984 )

  • Holi
  • Holi

    ( 1984 )

  • Lorie
  • Lorie

    ( 1984 )

  • Khandhar
  • Khandhar

    ( 1984 )

  • Party
  • Party

    ( 1984 )

  • Protidan
  • Protidan

    ( 1983 )

  • Katha
  • Katha

    ( 1983 )

  • Mandi
  • Mandi

    ( 1983 )

  • Ardh Satya
  • Ardh Satya

    ( 1983 )

  • Masoom
  • Masoom

    ( 1983 )

  • Haadsaa
  • Haadsaa

    ( 1983 )

  • Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
  • Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

    ( 1983 )

  • Woh 7 Din
  • Woh 7 Din

    ( 1983 )

  • Nirvana
  • Nirvana

    ( 1983 )

  • Sitam
  • Sitam

    ( 1982 )

  • Aadharshila
  • Aadharshila

    ( 1982 )

  • Bezubaan
  • Bezubaan

    ( 1982 )

  • Swami Dada
  • Swami Dada

    ( 1982 )

  • Dil... Akhir Dil Hai
  • Dil... Akhir Dil Hai

    ( 1982 )

  • Bazaar
  • Bazaar

    ( 1982 )

  • Naseeb Ni Balihari
  • Naseeb Ni Balihari

    ( 1982 )

  • Pyaara Dost
  • Pyaara Dost

    ( 1982 )

  • Sazaye Maut
  • Sazaye Maut

    ( 1981 )

  • Umrao Jaan
  • Umrao Jaan

    ( 1981 )

  • Tajurba
  • Tajurba

    ( 1981 )

  • Chakra
  • Chakra

    ( 1981 )

  • Kanhaiyaa
  • Kanhaiyaa

    ( 1981 )

  • Bhavni Bhavai
  • Bhavni Bhavai

    ( 1981 )

  • Beqasoor
  • Beqasoor

    ( 1980 )

  • Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai
  • Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai

    ( 1980 )

  • Aakrosh
  • Aakrosh

    ( 1980 )

  • Hum Paanch
  • Hum Paanch

    ( 1980 )

  • Khwab
  • Khwab

    ( 1980 )

  • The Touch
  • The Touch

    ( 1980 )

  • Shaayad
  • Shaayad

    ( 1979 )

  • Sunayana
  • Sunayana

    ( 1979 )

  • Junoon
  • Junoon

    ( 1979 )

  • Hungama Bombay Ishtyle
  • Hungama Bombay Ishtyle

    ( 1978 )

  • Godhuli
  • Godhuli

    ( 1977 )

  • Bhumika
  • Bhumika

    ( 1977 )

  • Thabbaliyu Neenade Magane
  • Thabbaliyu Neenade Magane

    ( 1977 )

  • Smothered Voices
  • Smothered Voices

    ( 1977 )

  • The Churning
  • The Churning

    ( 1976 )

  • A Proposal
  • A Proposal

    ( 1976 )

  • Hero
  • Hero

    ( 1975 )

  • Nishant
  • Nishant

    ( 1975 )

  • Hand Held
  • Hand Held

    ( 1975 )

  • Aan Baan
  • Aan Baan

    ( 1972 )

  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar
  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar

    ( 1968 )

  • Aman
  • Aman

    ( 1967 )

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Naseeruddin Shah AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2000 Sarfarosh

  • Best Supporting Actor (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Supporting Actor (Hindi) - 2006 Iqbal

  • Best Actor (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actor (Hindi) - 1986 Paar

  • The Bombay International Film Festival for - 2005

  • The Dubai International Film Festival for - 2015

  • Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast
  • The FOI Online Awards for Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast - 2021 Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1984 Masoom

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1982 Chakra

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1981 Aakrosh

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Supporting Actor - 2006 Iqbal

  • Best Actor
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1985 Paar

  • Best Actor
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1980 The Touch

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2006 Iqbal

  • The Venice Film Festival for - 1984 Paar

  • Best Actor
  • The Washington DC South Asian Film Festival for Best Actor - 2016 Waiting

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NASEERUDDIN SHAH NEWS

'Naseeruddin Shah smoked a lot of weed, I would worry if he'd fly off the handle': Shyam Benegal recalls Manthan shoot

June 03, 2024 4:59 pm

Shyam Benegal relives shooting Manthan in 1975, a year before it released in cinemas in 1976. The filmmaker candidly shares memories from the film's sets in Sanganava, in Gujarat, and the film's cast including Naseeruddin Shah and Smita Patil.

'Naseeruddin Shah troubled me so much, I finished his 10-day shoot in Main Hoon Na in 6 days': Farah Khan

May 29, 2024 3:42 pm

Farah Khan recalled how Naseeruddin Shah came on board for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Main Hoon Na after refusing to play the villain's role. It was eventually done by Suniel Shetty.

Shyam Benegal’s restored version of Manthan to re-release on June 1, bookings open

May 27, 2024 4:48 pm

After its re-release at the Cannes Film Festival, tickets for the restored version of Shyam Benegal's Manthan are now available in India. The film will be theatrically screened on June 1 and June 2 across 38 cities.

Ratna Pathak Shah loves husband Naseeruddin Shah's focus towards acting: 'It also makes him hard to live with'

May 27, 2024 10:11 am

Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah, who met in 1975, tied the knot in 1982. They are married for over 42 years and are parents to two sons.

Daily Briefing: Phase 6 of Lok Sabha Polls begins; Delhi L-G and AAP accuse each other of moves to trouble voters; and more

May 25, 2024 9:26 am

In today’s edition: Phase 6 of Lok Sabha Polls begins; Naseeruddin Shah on watching Manthan at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and more

Naseeruddin Shah says he moved into a hut to 'inhabit his character', ran away after spotting a scorpion: 'To hell with method acting'

May 20, 2024 10:41 am

Naseeruddin Shah shared an anecdote from the sets of Shyam Benegal's Nishant, involving a scorpion. He also mentioned how most of the lead actors in Nishant became stars after the film's release, while he struggled to find work.

Naseeruddin Shah expresses interest in starring in a 'courageous' film on religion: 'This factor seems to be on all our minds'

May 19, 2024 1:37 pm

Naseeruddin Shah, who is currently at Cannes Films Festival for the screening of his 1976 film Manthan, spoke about the current state of cinema in the country and expressed his desire to take part in a project that address religious themes openly.

Cannes 2024: Ratna Pathak Shah looks lovely in her own sari, Prateik Babbar wears mother Smita Patil's scarf for Manthan screening

May 19, 2024 7:23 pm

Ratna Pathak Shah was accompanied by her husband Naseeruddin Shah, and actor Prateik Babbar

Naseeruddin Shah, Prateik Babbar, Amul MD Jayen Mehta walk Cannes red carpet for Manthan screening. See pics

May 18, 2024 9:00 am

Shyam Benegal’s classic film Manthan was screened at a prestigious gala on Friday at Cannes 2024.

Shyam Benegal made Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Amrish Puri wear same clothes for 45 days in blistering heat: Making of Manthan

May 14, 2024 6:52 pm

A restored version of Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival that begins from May 14.

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