Sushma & Shashi Kapoor Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sushma and Shashi Kapoor appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1981 and 1993. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kalyug (1981 — 7.6/10). Films span Kalyug (1981) through In Custody (1993).
The Sushma & Shashi Kapoor partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for In Custody (1993). They didn't share a set between 1985 and 1993. From Kalyug (1981) to In Custody (1993).
The unfolded closed with In Custody in 1993. Kalyug is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1980s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1980s belonged to Kalyug; the 1990s to In Custody. Sushma acted in every film; Shashi Kapoor acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 3 films together, anchored by Kalyug (7.6/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 3.9/10.
- Kalyug
- Silsila
- In Custody
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Kalyug was Sushma's acting debut.
After In Custody, Sushma went on to appear in 13 more films, including Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and Dhadkan (2000).
Before Kalyug, Shashi Kapoor had starred in 11 films, including Kaala Patthar (1979) and Ahsaas (1979).
After In Custody, Shashi Kapoor went on to appear in 3 more films, including Faisla Main Karungi (1995) and Ghar Bazar (1998).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sushma & Shashi Kapoor's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
A.K. Hangal is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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