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Nawab Shah

Known For
Acting
Born
October 12, 1972
Active Years
1998–2026 (29 Years)
Total Credits
36 credits in database
Acting Born Oct 12, 1972 36 credits
36
Total Credits
1998–2026
29 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Nawab Shah (Actor).
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Name: Nawab Shah.
Birth Date: October 12, 1972.
Birth Place: Delhi, India.
Nationality/Language: Indian actor; works in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada-language films and television series.
Career Start: Began acting journey in 1993 in the Doordarshan serial Akbar The Great, portraying Babar. Also started with small/minor roles in TV serials.
TV Details: First noticed in the serial Saarathi on Star Plus during 2004, produced by Neela Telefilms and directed by Qayeed Kuwajerwala.
Known For/Credits: Don 2 (2011), Khuda Haafiz (2020), Lakshya (2004), Bambai Meri Jaan (2023), Sikandar (2025).
Total Credits: 36 (from TMDB).

Nawab Shah is an Indian actor born on October 12, 1972, in Delhi, India. He performs in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada-language films and television series. His acting career began in 1993 in the Doordarshan serial Akbar The Great, where he played the role of Babar. He also worked in television serials, notably being noticed in the 2004 Star Plus serial Saarathi, which was directed by Qayeed Kuwajerwala and produced by Neela Telefilms. Shah is known for his work in Don 2 (2011), Lakshya (2004), Khuda Haafiz (2020), Bambai Meri Jaan (2023), and Sikandar (2025). His professional credits include 36 acting roles.
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Career

Career overview

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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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[1] TMDB: Born Oct 12, 1972. Known for Don 2 (2011), Khuda Haafiz (2020), Lakshya (2004).
[2] Wikipedia: Indian actor. Works in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films and TV series. Played character roles in TV serials before films.
[3] IMDb: Born Oct 12, 1972, in Delhi, India. Known for Don 2 (2011), Bambai Meri Jaan (2023), Sikandar (2025).
[4] TheCityCeleb: Career shows versatility. Began in 1993 with Doordarshan serial Akbar The Great, playing Babar (father of Akbar).
[5] Starsunfolded: Indian actor.
[6] NetTV4U: Indian TV and film actor. Started with small/minor roles/nondescript characters in TV serials. First noticed in serial Saarathi on Star Plus in 2004 (produced by Neela Telefilms, directed by Qayeed Kuwajerwala).
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Background.
Nawab Shah is an Indian actor who works in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada-language films and television series. His career in the entertainment industry began in 1993 with the Doordarshan serial Akbar The Great, in which he portrayed Babar, the father of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Before moving into films, he played character roles in television serials, often starting with small and minor roles as nondescript characters. He was first noticed in the 2004 Star Plus serial Saarathi, which was directed by Qayeed Kuwajerwala and produced by Neela Telefilms.
Paragraph 2: Filmography and Notable Works.
Shah's acting credits include various film and television projects. He is known for his work in Don 2 (2011), Khuda Haafiz (2020), and Lakshya (2004). Other notable credits associated with him include Bambai Meri Jaan (2023) and Sikandar (2025). Born on October 12, 1972, in Delhi, India, his career reflects a steady rise to prominence through his versatility across different languages and mediums.
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Nawab Shah is an Indian actor who performs in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada-language films and television series. He began his acting journey in 1993 with the Doordarshan serial Akbar The Great, where he portrayed Babar, the father of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Before entering the film industry, he played character roles in television serials, often starting with small and minor roles as nondescript characters. He was first noticed in the serial Saarathi on Star Plus during 2004, a production directed by Qayeed Kuwajerwala and produced by Neela Telefilms.
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His filmography includes several notable works. He is recognized for his roles in Don 2 (2011), Khuda Haafiz (2020), and Lakshya (2004). Additionally, he is known for his involvement in Bambai Meri Jaan (2023) and

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Ustaad Bhagat Singh
SikandarLYF - Love Your Father
MartinRuslaan
Bambai Meri JaanKabzaa
GodFather
SulthanKotigobba 3
Khuda HaafizDarbar
PanipatDabangg 3
Tiger Zinda Hai
Dilwale
YaanKing of KingsHumshakals
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Don 2
London CallingKandahar
Roudram
Inspector GarudKhaki
Keerthi ChakraJaan-E-Mann
Chehraa
BoseLakshyaWoh
ParwanaEscape From Taliban
Devi Putrudu
Nagin

Full Filmography

36 titles
  • Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026) as Ajmal Rahim
  • Sikandar (2025) as Virat Bakshi
  • LYF - Love Your Father (2025)
  • Martin (2024) as Pakistani jailer
  • Ruslaan (2024) as Ruslaan’s Father
  • Bambai Meri Jaan (2023) as Azeem Pathan
  • Kabzaa (2023) as Bangera
  • GodFather (2022) as Abdul
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  • Sulthan (2021) as Corporate Company Owner
  • Kotigobba 3 (2021) as Devendra
  • Khuda Haafiz (2020) as Itzak Regini
  • Darbar (2020) as Vinod Malhotra
  • Panipat (2019) as Ibrahim Khan Gardi
  • Dabangg 3 (2019) as Gullu
  • Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) as Pawan
  • Dilwale (2015) as Raghav
  • Yaan (2014) as Sultan Malik Shah
  • King of Kings (2014) as Gangster Sathya
  • Humshakals (2014) as Dr. Khan
  • Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) as Abdul Khaliq's Coach
  • Don 2 (2011) as Abdul Jabbar
  • London Calling (2010) as Kabir Sahay
  • Kandahar (2010) as Cadet Instructor
  • Roudram (2008) as Michael Chorda
  • Inspector Garud (2007) as Guptaji
  • Khaki (2007) as Parthiban
  • Keerthi Chakra (2006) as Terrorist Leader
  • Jaan-E-Mann (2006) as Vishal Goyal
  • Chehraa (2005) as Megha's partner
  • Bose (2004) as Wasim
  • Lakshya (2004) as Maj. Satish Babbar
  • Woh (2004) as SP Pratap Singh
  • Parwana (2003) as P.P. Yadav
  • Escape From Taliban (2003)
  • Devi Putrudu (2001) as St. Ohm
  • Nagin (1998) as Paras/Naag

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Nawab Shah best known for?

Nawab Shah is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026), Martin (2024), Ruslaan (2024), Khuda Haafiz (2020).

When and where was Nawab Shah born?

Nawab Shah was born on October 12, 1972.

How many credits does Nawab Shah have?

Nawab Shah has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.

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Subject: Nawab Shah (Actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Nawab Shah. Birth Date: October 12, 1972. Birth Place: Delhi,...

Nawab Shah by the numbers

36credits
34films
2TV series
1998–2026active years

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