Anupam Kher & Rahul Rawail Movies Together — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Anupam Kher & Rahul Rawail have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1985 and extends to 2007, representing 22 years of joint work. Working Anupam Kher as Actor and Rahul Rawail as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Arjun", "Samundar", "Jeevan Ek Sanghursh" — with "Arjun" earning a top rating of 5.4/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.2/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Arjun" (1985) to "Buddha Mar Gaya" (2007), 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
Before Arjun, Anupam Kher had starred in 4 films, including Saaransh (1984) and Utsav (1984).
After Buddha Mar Gaya, Anupam Kher went on to appear in 88 more films, including MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) and A Wednesday! (2008).
Before Arjun, Rahul Rawail had directed 3 films, including Betaab (1983) and Love Story (1981).
After Buddha Mar Gaya, Rahul Rawail went on to direct 1 more film, including Ghayal Once Again (2016).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 22 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Arjun
- Samundar
- Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
- Buddha Mar Gaya
This duo's 4-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Anupam Kher & Rahul Rawail's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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