What is Naseeruddin Shah's total film count?

153 credits sit in Naseeruddin Shah's complete catalogue, spanning 1968–2026 — a body of work that places them among the most prolific in Indian cinema.

Which Naseeruddin Shah films do critics rate the highest?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (8.3), Sparsh (8.1) top the list. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) sits at 8.3/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

Which film is Naseeruddin Shah's newest?

Safia/Safdar (2026) is the most recent credit. Available on ZEE5.

Where did Naseeruddin Shah's career begin?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Genesis (1968).

Which streaming services carry Naseeruddin Shah's films?

107 of Naseeruddin Shah's 153 films stream today across 5 platforms — Airtel Xstream Play, Apple TV+, Apple iTunes, BookMyShow Stream, and Dailymotion. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

Which decade was Naseeruddin Shah most active in?

The 1980s — 47 releases, about 31% of the entire catalogue.

Which language industries has Naseeruddin Shah been part of?

153 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

Has Naseeruddin Shah ever stepped outside the Actor role?

Almost every credit is as Actor — 100% of 153 films. The work is built tightly around a single craft.

What was the longest gap in Naseeruddin Shah's career?

11 years sit between 1968 and 1979 — the longest dry stretch in the filmography.

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Naseeruddin Shah — Filmography (153 Films)

Artist · 1968–2026

Naseeruddin Shah is a artist with 153 film credits between 1968 and 2026, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) at 8.3/10. Average rating across rated films: 5.6/10.

153+Total Credits

5.6Avg Rating

1968–2026Career Span

legendCareer Phase

153+Total Films

5.6Avg Rating

8.3Top Rating

58+Years Active

1Roles Played

The Naseeruddin Shah filmography

The oeuvre runs over 7 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1960s to the 2020s. From Genesis (1968) to Safia/Safdar (2026). 1983 was the fullest year, with 8 films in twelve months.

A 11-year gap sits between 1968 and 1979. For 58 years for the better part of 60 years, releases arrived almost without pause.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·153 films · 1968–2026

1968Debut
1983Peak · 8 films
1968Hiatus begins (11y)

1968–1972The Breakthrough1968–1972: 1 film, the first chapter.

1981–1985The Peak1981–1985: the busiest stretch — 26 films.

2022–2026Recent Work2022–2026: 12 recent releases.

Top-rated Naseeruddin Shah films

The five highest-rated entries in Naseeruddin Shah's filmography.

Career Timeline

1968
Debut
Genesis
2011
Breakthrough
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2026
Latest
Safia/Safdar

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Activity by Decade

1960s1 film

1970s2 films

1980s47 films

1990s30 films

2000s26 films

2010s33 films

2020s14 films

Credits by Role

Actor

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