Naseeruddin Shah Birthday: Bollywood’s best actor Naseeruddin Shah has turned 74. Naseeruddin Shah, who has been working in Bollywood for decades, was born on 20 July 1950 in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Naseeruddin has mesmerized the audience with his excellent work in many Bollywood films.
Naseeruddin Shah had to struggle a lot to get work in Bollywood in the beginning. He also had to face taunts due to his religion. But he made a place in the hearts of people with his brilliant acting. Later, the actor won prestigious awards like Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri apart from the National Award. Let us know some special things related to Naseeruddin on the occasion of his birthday today.
His father did not want Naseeruddin to become an actor
From the very beginning, Naseeruddin was inclined towards the film world. But his father did not want his son to become an actor and work in films. However, Naseeruddin went against his father and acted and also gained fame. He also worked in theatre before working in Bollywood.
I used to get taunts in my childhood for being a Muslim
Naseeruddin Shah is a bold and outspoken actor of Bollywood. He speaks openly on any issue. During an interview, he had told that he was taunted for being a Muslim. The actor had said, ‘I remember, when I was a child, I was taunted for being a Muslim and I also used to taunt others on their religion.’
Naseeruddin won 3 National Awards
Naseeruddin Shah played many different characters on the big screen. He looked impressive in every role. The actor has been awarded the National Award three times for his brilliant acting. Naseeruddin received his first National Award for the film ‘Sparsh’. He worked with Shabana Azmi in this film released in 1980. After this, he was also given the National Award for Paar (1984) and Iqbal (2005).
He also received Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan
Apart from three National Awards, Naseeruddin Shah has been honoured with many awards for his excellent work in cinema. Naseeruddin Shah was awarded the Padma Shri in the year 1987. Let us tell you that Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award of India. The actor has also been honoured with the Padma Bhushan. He received this award in the year 2003. Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award of the country.
