Vinod Mehra & Tej Sapru Movies Together — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Vinod Mehra & Tej Sapru have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1982 and extends to 1993, representing 11 years of joint work. Working Vinod Mehra as Actor and Tej Sapru as Shakti Singh, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Sumbandh", "Gurudev", "Meri Zabaan" — with "Sumbandh" earning a top rating of 5.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Sumbandh" (1982) to "Gurudev" (1993), 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 Sumbandh, Vinod Mehra had starred in 27 films, including The Burning Train (1980) and Takkar (1980).
After Gurudev, Vinod Mehra went on to appear in 2 more films, including Aurat Aurat Aurat (1996) and Insaniyat (1994).
Before Sumbandh, Tej Sapru had starred in 1 film, including Laparwah (1981).
After Gurudev, Tej Sapru went on to appear in 16 more films, including Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (2024) and Sirf Tum (1999).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Sumbandh
- Meri Zabaan
- Gurudev
- Prateeksha
This duo's 5-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.

Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Vinod Mehra & Tej Sapru's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Vinod Mehra & Tej Sapru's films together
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