A.K. Hangal & Shashi Kapoor Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A.K. Hangal and Shashi Kapoor appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1980 and 1985. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kalyug (1981 — 7.6/10). Films span Kali Ghata (1980) through Pighalta Aasman (1985).
The A.K. Hangal & Shashi Kapoor partnership
Between 1980 and 1985, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 5 years. From Kali Ghata (1980) to Pighalta Aasman (1985). Kalyug is the one most viewers reach for.
The unfolded closed with Pighalta Aasman in 1985. It started with Kali Ghata (1980).
The shape of the work
A.K. Hangal acted in every film; Shashi Kapoor acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 1 decade
- Kalyug
- Baseraa
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Kali Ghata, A.K. Hangal had starred in 4 films, including Meera (1979) and Manzil (1979).
After Pighalta Aasman, A.K. Hangal went on to appear in 17 more films, including Paheli (2005) and Soulmates (2025).
Before Kali Ghata, Shashi Kapoor had starred in 5 films, including Kaala Patthar (1979) and Ahsaas (1979).
After Pighalta Aasman, Shashi Kapoor went on to appear in 20 more films, including Ajooba (1991) and Maa Beti (1987).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of A.K. Hangal & Shashi Kapoor's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Rekha is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Rekha appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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