Johnny Lever & Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla Movies Together — 2 Films
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About This Collaboration
Johnny Lever & Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2006 and extends to 2012, representing 6 years of joint work. Working Johnny Lever as Actor and Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Players", "36 China Town" — with "Players" earning a top rating of 5.2/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.2/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 2000s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "36 China Town" (2006) to "Players" (2012), 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 36 China Town, Johnny Lever had starred in 15 films, including Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) and Nayak: The Real Hero (2001).
After Players, Johnny Lever went on to appear in 9 more films, including Super 30 (2019) and Dilwale (2015).
Before 36 China Town, Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla had directed 7 films, including Khiladi (1992) and Ajnabee (2001).
After Players, Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla went on to direct 1 more film, including Race 2 (2013).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- 36 China Town
- Players
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Johnny Lever & Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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