Rekha & Iftekhar Movies Together List — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rekha and Iftekhar appeared together in 5 Hindi films between 1979 and 1981. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mr. Natwarlal (1979 — 6.8/10). Films span Mr. Natwarlal (1979) through Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (1981).
The Rekha & Iftekhar partnership
Between 1979 and 1981, they barely worked apart — 5 films in 2 years. 1981 was their peak — 4 films in twelve months. From Mr. Natwarlal (1979) to Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (1981).
The spanned closed with Ghungroo Ki Awaaz in 1981. It started with Mr. Natwarlal (1979).
The shape of the work
The 1980s account for 80% of everything they made together. The 1970s belonged to Mr. Natwarlal; the 1980s to Baseraa. Rekha acted in every film; Iftekhar acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
5 films across 2 decades
The 1970s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.
The 1980s accounted for 4 films, averaging 6.2/10.
- Mr. Natwarlal
- Baseraa
- Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Ghungroo Ki Awaaz, Rekha kept going for 103 more films; Iftekhar stepped back.
Mr. Natwarlal was Rekha's acting debut.
After Ghungroo Ki Awaaz, Rekha went on to appear in 103 more films, including Tarang (1984) and Vijeta (1982).
Mr. Natwarlal was Iftekhar's acting debut.
After Ghungroo Ki Awaaz, Iftekhar went on to appear in 33 more films, including Saath Saath (1982) and Mashaal (1984).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rekha & Iftekhar's professional partnership
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