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5 Films Together

Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Javed Khan Movies Together — 5 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

5
Films Together
5.0
Average Rating
1981 - 1995
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Javed Khan have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1981 and extends to 1995, representing 14 years of joint work. Working Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Actor and Javed Khan as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Coolie No. 1", "Nakhuda", "Waaris" — with "Coolie No. 1" earning a top rating of 6.1/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.0/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Nakhuda" (1981) to "Coolie No. 1" (1995), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.

This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.

Career Context

Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Before Nakhuda, Kulbhushan Kharbanda had starred in 4 films, including Shaan (1980) and Solva Sawan (1979).

After Coolie No. 1, Kulbhushan Kharbanda went on to appear in 39 more films, including Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008).

Javed Khan

Before Nakhuda, Javed Khan had starred in 2 films, including Noorie (1979) and Prem Bandhan (1979).

After Coolie No. 1, Javed Khan went on to appear in 8 more films, including Blind (2023) and Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19811995
Span14 years
Avg Interval~4 years

5 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
5 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films3
Avg Rating5.0/10
Notable:
  • Nakhuda(5.8)
  • Waaris(5.7)
Era:
Kulbhushan: ActiveJaved: Active
1990s
Films2
Avg Rating4.9/10
Notable:
  • Coolie No. 1(6.1)
  • Vaade Iraade(3.8)
Era:
Kulbhushan: ActiveJaved: Active

This duo's 5-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.

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