Meet actor who started career as extra, earned Rs 7.50 from first film, later became star, his net worth is...

We all have heard about humble beginnings, today we will discuss Naseeruddin Shah, a veteran actor, a celebrated thespian who has started from nothing and now he owns a loyal fandom. His impressive acting chops have left many actors in awe, and they even call him their inspiration. This Padma Bhushan-awardee actor has a balanced filmography, with many content-driven films, and even masala entertainers. 

It will be a surprise to know that the actor, whose reported net worth is Rs 380 crores ($51 million), started his film journey as an extra earning less than Rs 10 as his first salary. 

Naseeruddin Shah started as an extra is...

With a career spanning five decades, Naseeruddin Shah has been part of several path-breaking, superhit, and even blockbusters. This actor started his film career as an extra in Aman (1967). 

Naseeruddin Shah's first salary was...

At 16, Naseeruddin Shah got a chance to face the camera in Mohan Kumar's directorial. The film starred Rajendra Kumar and Saira Banu in the lead, and Shah worked in the film as an extra. For his first acting stint, the actor earned only Rs 7.50. 

In the film, Naseeruddin was seen in the film's climax, at Rajendra Kumar's funeral, standing behind him. In an old interview, Naseeruddin recalled his first film, and said, "I earned ₹7.50 for that role, and it lasted me two weeks.”

Naseeruddin Shah's filmography

Naseeruddin started his career as an actor with Nishant (1975), and has been part of several classics, including Hum Paanch, Bazaar, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Ijazzat, Jalwa, Rihaee and Mirch Masala. Shah has also done some pot-boiler masala entertainers including Karma, Tridev, Vishwatma, Mohra, Main Hoon Na, Krrish, Ishqiya, Rajneeti, and The Dirty Picture. Shah has also done some impressive work in OTT as well, including the series, Kaun Banegi Shikharwati, Taj: Divided by Blood, Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, and Showtime.

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