Naseeruddin Shah birthday special: Interesting facts about the veteran actor

Naseeruddin Shah birthday special: Interesting facts about the veteran actor

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The legendary actor turns 73 today, July 20.

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Naseeruddin Shah got married at the age of 19 to a woman named Manara Sikri.

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He published his autobiography titled And Then One Day in 2014.

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In his book, he revealed that one of his former friends tried to stab him with a knife. Om Puri saved him from the situation.

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His first film as a director was Yuh Hota Toh Kya Hota, released in 2006.

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Not many know that he was asked to audition for Albus Dumbledore's role in Harry Potter.

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He has also worked in Pakistani films. His debut Pakistani film was Khuda Ke Liye (2007).

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Did you know he has never worked with Amitabh Bachchan?

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He is the recipient of two civilian awards, Padma Shri and Padma Bhaushan.

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