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4 Films Together

Apoorva Lakhia & Amitabh Bachchan Movies Together — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

4
Films Together
4.5
Average Rating
2003 - 2026
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Apoorva Lakhia & Amitabh Bachchan have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2003 and extends to 2026, representing 23 years of joint work. Working Apoorva Lakhia as Director and Amitabh Bachchan as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost", "Shootout at Lokhandwala", "Ek Ajnabee" — with "Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost" earning a top rating of 6.7/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.5/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 2000s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost" (2003) to "Maatrubhumi" (2026), 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

Apoorva Lakhia

Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost was Apoorva Lakhia's directorial debut.

Amitabh Bachchan

Before Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost, Amitabh Bachchan had starred in 72 films, including Gol Maal (1979) and Shakti (1982).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20032026
Span23 years
Avg Interval~8 years

4 films across 23 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
4 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

2000s
Films3
Avg Rating6.0/10
Notable:
  • Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost(6.7)
  • Shootout at Lokhandwala(6.3)
Era:
Apoorva: ActiveAmitabh: Active
2020s
Films1
Notable:
  • Maatrubhumi
Era:
Apoorva: ActiveAmitabh: Active

This duo's 4-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.

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