A.K. Hangal & Basu Chatterjee Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A.K. Hangal and Basu Chatterjee appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 1979 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Manzil (1979 — 7.4/10). Films span Manzil (1979) through Shaukeen (1982).
The A.K. Hangal & Basu Chatterjee partnership
From Manzil (1979) to Shaukeen (1982). The ran closed with Shaukeen in 1982. Manzil is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Manzil (1979).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Manzil; the 1980s to Shaukeen. A.K. Hangal acted in every film; Basu Chatterjee directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Manzil (7.4/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Manzil
- Shaukeen
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Shaukeen, A.K. Hangal kept going for 25 more films; Basu Chatterjee stepped back.
Manzil was A.K. Hangal's acting debut.
After Shaukeen, A.K. Hangal went on to appear in 25 more films, including Sharaabi (1984) and Avtaar (1983).
Manzil was Basu Chatterjee's directorial debut.
After Shaukeen, Basu Chatterjee went on to direct 8 more films, including Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) and Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of A.K. Hangal & Basu Chatterjee's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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