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3 films·1998–2017·Top co-star: Amrish Puri (2 films)

A. R. Rahman & Akshaye Khanna Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

A. R. Rahman and Akshaye Khanna appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1998 and 2017. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mom (2017 — 7.8/10). Films span Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) through Mom (2017).

3
Films Together
6.6
Average Rating
1998 - 2017
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

The A. R. Rahman & Akshaye Khanna partnership

After 18 years apart, they came back together for Mom (2017). They didn't share a set between 1999 and 2017. From Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) to Mom (2017).

Mom is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998).

The shape of the work

The 1990s belonged to Taal; the 2010s to Mom. Never on the same side of the camera — A. R. Rahman original music composer, Akshaye Khanna actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

3 films across 2 decades

The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.0/10.

The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Mom (7.8/10).

1990s
Films2
Avg Rating6.0/10
Notable:
  • Taal(6.4)
  • Doli Saja Ke Rakhna(5.5)
Era:
A.: ActiveAkshaye: Active
2010s
Films1
Avg Rating7.8/10
Notable:
  • Mom(7.8)
Era:
A.: ActiveAkshaye: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19982017
Span19 years
Avg Interval~10 years

3 films across 19 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Where each was in their career

When they first worked together, A. R. Rahman had 53 films behind them; Akshaye Khanna had 3. After Mom, A. R. Rahman kept going for 38 more films; Akshaye Khanna stepped back.

A. R. Rahman

Before Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, A. R. Rahman had starred in 53 films, including Indian (1996) and Indian (1996).

After Mom, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 38 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024).

Akshaye Khanna

Before Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, Akshaye Khanna had starred in 3 films, including Border (1997) and Himalay Putra (1997).

After Mom, Akshaye Khanna went on to appear in 8 more films, including Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti (2025) and Drishyam 2 (2022).

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