Tinnu Anand & Avtar Gill Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Tinnu Anand & Avtar Gill have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1988 and extends to 1998, representing 10 years of joint work. Working Tinnu Anand as Director and Avtar Gill as Corrupt Police Officer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Shahenshah", "Major Saab", "Balwaan" — with "Shahenshah" earning a top rating of 5.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.1/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Shahenshah" (1988) to "Major Saab" (1998), 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 Shahenshah, Tinnu Anand had directed 4 films, including Kaalia (1981) and Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979).
After Major Saab, Tinnu Anand went on to direct 46 more films, including Wafaa (2008) and Haasil (2003).
Before Shahenshah, Avtar Gill had starred in 10 films, including Saath Saath (1982) and Noorie (1979).
After Major Saab, Avtar Gill went on to appear in 23 more films, including Kaamyaab (2020) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Shahenshah
- Major Saab
- Balwaan
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Tinnu Anand & Avtar Gill's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Tinnu Anand & Avtar Gill's films together







