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Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 20, 1950
Age75
BirthplaceBarabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Naseeruddin Shah's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForCritically acclaimed performances in Indian cinema, notable roles in films such as 'Masoom', 'A Wednesday!', 'Sparsh', and for being a prominent figure in the parallel cinema movement.

Intro

Naseeruddin Shah is a renowned Indian film and stage actor, known for his versatile performances in both Bollywood and parallel cinema. Over the course of his multi-decade career, Shah has earned critical acclaim for his work in films, theatre, and television.

Early Life & Background

Naseeruddin Shah was born on July 20, 1950, in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. He attended St. Anselm's Ajmer and St Joseph's College, Nainital. Later, he graduated from Aligarh Muslim University and trained at the National School of Drama, New Delhi.

Career Highlights

  • Winner of multiple National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards
  • Acted in landmark films such as 'Masoom', 'A Wednesday!', 'Sparsh', and 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'
  • Recipient of the Padma Shri (1987) and Padma Bhushan (2003) by the Government of India
  • Acclaimed stage actor and director
  • Known for major contributions to Indian parallel cinema and theatre

Trivia

  • He is married to actress Ratna Pathak Shah.
  • Shah co-founded the theatre group Motley Productions in 1979.
  • He has also acted in several international films, including 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' (2003).

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How old is Naseeruddin Shah?

Naseeruddin Shah is 75 years old.

When was Naseeruddin Shah born?

Naseeruddin Shah was born the 20 July 1950.

Where is Naseeruddin Shah from?

Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India.

On His Birth-Day

About July 20th, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 20, 1950, Harry Gold, an American citizen, pleaded guilty to charges of espionage for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. His case was part of a larger investigation into Soviet espionage activities in the United States during the Cold War.
  • Day of the week: July 20th, 1950 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Tzena, Tzena, Tzena by Vic Damone
  • Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naseeruddin_Shah
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Naseeruddin-Shah