Manisha Koirala & Aruna Irani Movies Together — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Manisha Koirala & Aruna Irani have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1993 and extends to 1998, representing 5 years of joint work. Working Manisha Koirala as Actor and Aruna Irani as Kashinath's Mother, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Maharaja", "Dhanwaan" — with "Maharaja" earning a top rating of 4.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.1/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Dhanwaan" (1993) to "Maharaja" (1998), 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 Dhanwaan, Manisha Koirala had starred in 3 films, including Saudagar (1991) and Yalgaar (1992).
After Maharaja, Manisha Koirala went on to appear in 50 more films, including Sanju (2018) and Anwar (2007).
Before Dhanwaan, Aruna Irani had starred in 103 films, including Angoor (1982) and Sargam (1979).
After Maharaja, Aruna Irani went on to appear in 17 more films, including Kahani Rubberband Ki (2022) and Kesari Veer (2025).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Maharaja
- Dhanwaan
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manisha Koirala & Aruna Irani's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Manisha Koirala & Aruna Irani's films together





