Sunil Dutt & Amjad Khan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sunil Dutt and Amjad Khan appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1980 and 1992. Their highest-rated collaboration was Rocky (1981 — 6.5/10). Films span Yari Dushmani (1980) through Virodhi (1992).
The Sunil Dutt & Amjad Khan partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Virodhi (1992). They didn't share a set between 1981 and 1992. From Yari Dushmani (1980) to Virodhi (1992).
It started with Yari Dushmani (1980). The played out closed with Virodhi in 1992.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Rocky; the 1990s to Virodhi. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
Partnership facts
- Sunil Dutt personally recommended Amjad Khan for the role of the villain in 'Yari Dushmani' (1980). Dutt had seen Khan's work in 'Sholay' and felt his baritone would add weight to the film's conflict. The director agreed on the spot.
- In 'Rocky' (1981), Dutt and Khan shot a key confrontation scene in one take. Dutt later said Khan's intense gaze made him forget his lines twice — but the director kept the flubs because they looked like real fear.
- During the shoot of 'Virodhi' (1992), Sunil Dutt would drive Amjad Khan to the set every morning. Khan's health was failing by then, and Dutt refused to let him take a taxi. They'd stop for chai at the same dhaba each day.
- Amjad Khan once told a journalist: 'Sunil sahab is the only hero who never asked me to tone down my voice. He said, 'Let the audience feel the thunder.' That's why our scenes together crackle.'
- The success of 'Yari Dushmani' (1980) directly led to a wave of 'friendship vs betrayal' films in the early 80s, including 'Dostana' (1980) and 'Yaarana' (1981). Dutt and Khan's on-screen rivalry set the template for that sub-genre.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.5/10.
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 3.5/10.
- Rocky
- Yari Dushmani0
- Virodhi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Sunil Dutt's screen credits are with Amjad Khan.
Before Yari Dushmani, Sunil Dutt had starred in 3 films, including Ahimsa (1979) and Jaani Dushman (1979).
After Virodhi, Sunil Dutt went on to appear in 3 more films, including Kshatriya (1993) and Phool (1993).
Before Yari Dushmani, Amjad Khan had starred in 12 films, including Ahsaas (1979) and Mr. Natwarlal (1979).
After Virodhi, Amjad Khan went on to appear in 5 more films, including Rudaali (1993) and Aathank (1996).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sunil Dutt & Amjad Khan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Reena Roy is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
