Shibu Mitra & Pahlaj Nihalani Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Shibu Mitra and Pahlaj Nihalani appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1986 and 1988. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aag Hi Aag (1987 — 5.5/10). Films span Ilzaam (1986) through Paap Ki Duniya (1988).
The Shibu Mitra & Pahlaj Nihalani partnership
From Ilzaam (1986) to Paap Ki Duniya (1988). The played out closed with Paap Ki Duniya in 1988. It started with Ilzaam (1986).
The shape of the work
Shibu Mitra directed every film; Pahlaj Nihalani produced all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 1 decade
- Aag Hi Aag
- Paap Ki Duniya
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Ilzaam, Shibu Mitra had directed 13 films, including Mujhe Vachan Do (1983) and Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983).
After Paap Ki Duniya, Shibu Mitra went on to direct 6 more films, including Naaka Bandi (1990) and Meri Zabaan (1989).
Before Ilzaam, Pahlaj Nihalani had starred in 1 film, including Aandhi-Toofan (1985).
After Paap Ki Duniya, Pahlaj Nihalani went on to appear in 8 more films, including Aankhen (1993) and Shola Aur Shabnam (1992).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Shibu Mitra & Pahlaj Nihalani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Neelam is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Neelam appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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