Ayesha Jhulka & Kulbhushan Kharbanda Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-17 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ayesha Jhulka and Kulbhushan Kharbanda appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 1992 and 2006. Their highest-rated collaboration was Umrao Jaan (2006 — 7.1/10). Films span Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) through Umrao Jaan (2006).
The Ayesha Jhulka & Kulbhushan Kharbanda partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Umrao Jaan (2006). They didn't share a set between 1992 and 2006. From Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) to Umrao Jaan (2006).
Umrao Jaan is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar; the 2000s to Umrao Jaan. Ayesha Jhulka acted in every film; Kulbhushan Kharbanda acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Umrao Jaan (7.1/10).
- Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
- Umrao Jaan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of Ayesha Jhulka's screen credits are with Kulbhushan Kharbanda. When they first worked together, Ayesha Jhulka had 2 films behind them; Kulbhushan Kharbanda had 45.
Before Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Ayesha Jhulka had starred in 2 films, including Kurbaan (1991) and Kaise Kaise Log (1983).
After Umrao Jaan, Ayesha Jhulka went on to appear in 1 more film, including Ada... A Way of Life (2009).
Before Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda had starred in 45 films, including Mandi (1983) and Arth (1982).
After Umrao Jaan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda went on to appear in 12 more films, including Jodhaa Akbar (2008) and Haider (2014).
Collaboration Journey
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