Rekha & Shashikala Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rekha and Shashikala appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 1980 and 1999. Their highest-rated collaboration was Khubsoorat (1980 — 7.4/10). Films span Khubsoorat (1980) through Mother (1999).
The Rekha & Shashikala partnership
After 19 years apart, they came back together for Mother (1999). They didn't share a set between 1980 and 1999. From Khubsoorat (1980) to Mother (1999).
Khubsoorat is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Khubsoorat (1980).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Khubsoorat; the 1990s to Mother. Rekha acted in every film; Shashikala acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Khubsoorat (7.4/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 3.8/10.
- Khubsoorat
- Mother
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 19 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Shashikala's screen credits are with Rekha. After Mother, Rekha kept going for 28 more films; Shashikala stepped back.
Before Khubsoorat, Rekha had starred in 7 films, including Ahimsa (1979) and Mr. Natwarlal (1979).
After Mother, Rekha went on to appear in 28 more films, including Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and Parineeta (2005).
Before Khubsoorat, Shashikala had starred in 1 film, including Sargam (1979).
After Mother, Shashikala went on to appear in 3 more films, including Jhankaar Beats (2003) and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rekha & Shashikala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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