Naseeruddin Shah, known for his controversial opinions, has familial connections in the film industry. His elder brother, Zameeruddin Shah, is a retired senior General of the Indian Army and former Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University. Naseeruddin himself has had a successful career in Bollywood, with over 100 films to his credit. He is married to Ratna Pathak Shah, who is also an actress. Their children, Imaad and Vivaan, are also actors. Naseeruddin is related to industry stalwarts such as Surekha Sikri, Pankaj Kapur, and Supriya Pathak. He is a descendent of a 19th-century Afghan warrior who aided the English in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.