Umesh Mehra & S. Pappu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Umesh Mehra and S. Pappu appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 1986 and 1999. Their highest-rated collaboration was International Khiladi (1999 — 4.9/10). Films span Jaal (1986) through International Khiladi (1999).
The Umesh Mehra & S. Pappu partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for International Khiladi (1999). They didn't share a set between 1986 and 1999. From Jaal (1986) to International Khiladi (1999).
It started with Jaal (1986). The ran closed with International Khiladi in 1999.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Jaal; the 1990s to International Khiladi. Umesh Mehra directed every film; S. Pappu directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.8/10.
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.9/10.
- Jaal
- International Khiladi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of S. Pappu's screen credits are with Umesh Mehra.
Before Jaal, Umesh Mehra had directed 5 films, including Ashanti (1982) and Sohni Mahiwal (1984).
After International Khiladi, Umesh Mehra went on to direct 1 more film, including Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002).
Jaal was S. Pappu's acting debut.
After International Khiladi, S. Pappu went on to appear in 3 more films, including V For Victor (2019) and Khiladi 420 (2000).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Gulshan Grover is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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