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4 Films Together
4 films·1986–1989·Top co-star: Chunky Panday (3 films)

Neelam Kothari & Pahlaj Nihalani Movies Together List — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Neelam Kothari and Pahlaj Nihalani appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1986 and 1989. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aag Hi Aag (1987 — 5.5/10). Films span Ilzaam (1986) through Mitti Aur Sona (1989).

4
Films Together
4.5
Average Rating
1986 - 1989
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

The Neelam Kothari & Pahlaj Nihalani partnership

Between 1986 and 1989, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 3 years. From Ilzaam (1986) to Mitti Aur Sona (1989). The unfolded closed with Mitti Aur Sona in 1989.

It started with Ilzaam (1986).

The shape of the work

Neelam Kothari acted in every film; Pahlaj Nihalani produced all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

4 films across 1 decade

1980s
Films4
Avg Rating4.5/10
Notable:
  • Aag Hi Aag(5.5)
  • Paap Ki Duniya(4.7)
Era:
Neelam: ActivePahlaj: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19861989
Span3 years
Avg Interval~1 years

4 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
4 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Where each was in their career

33% of Pahlaj Nihalani's screen credits are with Neelam Kothari.

Neelam Kothari

Before Ilzaam, Neelam Kothari had starred in 1 film, including Jawaani (1984).

After Mitti Aur Sona, Neelam Kothari went on to appear in 17 more films, including Agneepath (1990) and Deewangee (2002).

Pahlaj Nihalani

Before Ilzaam, Pahlaj Nihalani had starred in 1 film, including Aandhi-Toofan (1985).

After Mitti Aur Sona, Pahlaj Nihalani went on to appear in 7 more films, including Aankhen (1993) and Shola Aur Shabnam (1992).

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