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).
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
- Aag Hi Aag
- Paap Ki Duniya
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
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.
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).
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).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Neelam Kothari & Pahlaj Nihalani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Chunky Panday is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Chunky Panday appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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