Naseeruddin Shah

I’m stuck in mediocrity, condemned to do films I hate: Naseeruddin Shah

The 73-year-old was candid about his subsequent disillusionment with mainstream commercial films. "I'm stuck in this mediocrity, condemned to do films I hate which are forgettable as soon as they are made. The theatre has kept me sane."

Manthan: Indian film by half-a-million farmers spellbinds Cannes

Nearly 50 years later, a pristinely restored “Manthan” has appeared for a red-carpet world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday (May 18), alongside classics from Jean-Luc Godard, Akira Kurosawa, and Wim Wenders.

Naseeruddin Shah full of praise for Arifin Shuvoo in ‘Mujib’

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has attended the screening of “Manthan” at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which has been recently restored by the Film Heritage Foundation, is being showcased at Cannes as part of its ‘classics’ section.

‘Showtime’ teaser offers look at Bollywood’s dark side

Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi, and Mouni Roy offer a glimpse into the darker facets of Bollywood, exploring stories of nepotism and shifting power dynamics in the teaser for the upcoming series "Showtime" from Disney+ Hotstar and Dharmatic Entertainment, released by the makers on Wednesday.

Naseeruddin Shah compliments Shuvoo at special 'Mujib' screening

The film "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", based on the biography of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, directed by renowned director Shyam Benegal will be released in India on October 27. On that occasion, a special screening of the film was arranged in both Bengali and Hindi languages ​​at the National Museum of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Naseeruddin Shah calls ‘RRR’ and ‘Pushpa’ a sign of increasing ‘insecurity in men’

Shifting away from the fanfare around “Pushpa” and “RRR”, Naseeruddin Shah claimed in his latest interview that films like these are signs of the increasing ‘insecurity in men’.

Naseeruddin Shah uses Filmfare trophies as bathroom door knobs

Renowned actor Naseeruddin Shah, who won 3 National Film Awards for his excellent performances in “Paar”, “Sparsh”, and “Iqbal”, feels that awards are an outcome of lobbying in the industry.

Hating Muslims has become fashionable: Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah has been a constant critic of the BJP and the growing Islamophobia in India.

Akbar never attempted to start new religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Renowned actor Naseeruddin Shah recently claimed that after signing up for the upcoming show Taj: Divided By Blood, his perspective on Mughal emperor Akbar changed. 

June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024

I’m stuck in mediocrity, condemned to do films I hate: Naseeruddin Shah

The 73-year-old was candid about his subsequent disillusionment with mainstream commercial films. "I'm stuck in this mediocrity, condemned to do films I hate which are forgettable as soon as they are made. The theatre has kept me sane."

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

Manthan: Indian film by half-a-million farmers spellbinds Cannes

Nearly 50 years later, a pristinely restored “Manthan” has appeared for a red-carpet world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday (May 18), alongside classics from Jean-Luc Godard, Akira Kurosawa, and Wim Wenders.

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

Naseeruddin Shah full of praise for Arifin Shuvoo in ‘Mujib’

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has attended the screening of “Manthan” at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which has been recently restored by the Film Heritage Foundation, is being showcased at Cannes as part of its ‘classics’ section.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

‘Showtime’ teaser offers look at Bollywood’s dark side

Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi, and Mouni Roy offer a glimpse into the darker facets of Bollywood, exploring stories of nepotism and shifting power dynamics in the teaser for the upcoming series "Showtime" from Disney+ Hotstar and Dharmatic Entertainment, released by the makers on Wednesday.

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Naseeruddin Shah compliments Shuvoo at special 'Mujib' screening

The film "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", based on the biography of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, directed by renowned director Shyam Benegal will be released in India on October 27. On that occasion, a special screening of the film was arranged in both Bengali and Hindi languages ​​at the National Museum of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023

Naseeruddin Shah calls ‘RRR’ and ‘Pushpa’ a sign of increasing ‘insecurity in men’

Shifting away from the fanfare around “Pushpa” and “RRR”, Naseeruddin Shah claimed in his latest interview that films like these are signs of the increasing ‘insecurity in men’.

June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023

Naseeruddin Shah uses Filmfare trophies as bathroom door knobs

Renowned actor Naseeruddin Shah, who won 3 National Film Awards for his excellent performances in “Paar”, “Sparsh”, and “Iqbal”, feels that awards are an outcome of lobbying in the industry.

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023

Hating Muslims has become fashionable: Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah has been a constant critic of the BJP and the growing Islamophobia in India.

March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023

Akbar never attempted to start new religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Renowned actor Naseeruddin Shah recently claimed that after signing up for the upcoming show Taj: Divided By Blood, his perspective on Mughal emperor Akbar changed. 

February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023

The Mughals didn’t come here to loot: Naseeruddin Shah

Noted Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah is all set to make his OTT debut with his upcoming web-series “Taj: Divided by Blood”. The “Krrish” famed antagonist will be diving into the history of the Mughals in this historical series, portraying the role of emperor Akbar.