Priyadarshan & Asrani Movies Together List — 11 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Priyadarshan and Asrani appeared together in 11 Hindi films between 1993 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007 — 7.2/10). Films span Gardish (1993) through Bhooth Bangla (2026).
The Priyadarshan & Asrani partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Bhooth Bangla (2026). They didn't share a set between 2012 and 2026. Their work runs across 4 decades of Hindi cinema.
From Gardish (1993) to Bhooth Bangla (2026). Their most recent film, Bhooth Bangla, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active.
The shape of the work
The 2000s account for 64% of everything they made together. The 1990s belonged to Gardish; the 2020s to Bhooth Bangla. Priyadarshan directed every film; Asrani acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
11 films across 4 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
The 2000s brought 7 films together, anchored by Bhool Bhulaiyaa (7.2/10).
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 4.5/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film.
- Gardish
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa
- Hera Pheri
- Khatta Meetha
- Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
- Bhooth Bangla
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
11 films across 33 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
79% of Priyadarshan's screen credits are with Asrani. When they first worked together, Priyadarshan had 3 films behind them; Asrani had 90.
Before Gardish, Priyadarshan had directed 3 films, including Muskurahat (1992) and Nirnayam (1991).
Before Gardish, Asrani had starred in 90 films, including Nikaah (1982) and Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Rajpal Yadav is the through-line — cast on 7 of their 11 films. Rajpal Yadav appears alongside them in 7 films — practically a third lead. They worked with the same 7 people again and again — a small repertory company.
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