Tinnu Anand & Aruna Irani Movies Together — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Tinnu Anand & Aruna Irani have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1988 and extends to 1994, representing 6 years of joint work. Working Tinnu Anand as Director and Aruna Irani as Julie (Shalu's mother), their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Shahenshah", "Dayavan", "Brahma" — with "Shahenshah" earning a top rating of 5.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.6/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Shahenshah" (1988) to "Brahma" (1994), 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 Brahma, Tinnu Anand went on to direct 64 more films, including Wafaa (2008) and Haasil (2003).
Before Shahenshah, Aruna Irani had starred in 64 films, including Angoor (1982) and Sargam (1979).
After Brahma, Aruna Irani went on to appear in 37 more films, including Kahani Rubberband Ki (2022) and Kesari Veer (2025).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Shahenshah
- Dayavan
- Brahma
- Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana
This duo's 5-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.


Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Tinnu Anand & Aruna Irani's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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