Paresh Rawal & Subhash Ghai Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Paresh Rawal and Subhash Ghai appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1989 and 2006. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aitraaz (2004 — 6.4/10). Films span Ram Lakhan (1989) through 36 China Town (2006).
The Paresh Rawal & Subhash Ghai partnership
After 15 years apart, they came back together for Aitraaz (2004). They didn't share a set between 1989 and 2004. From Ram Lakhan (1989) to 36 China Town (2006).
It started with Ram Lakhan (1989). The played out closed with 36 China Town in 2006.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Ram Lakhan; the 2000s to Aitraaz. Never on the same side of the camera — Paresh Rawal actor, Subhash Ghai producer, across all 3 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.0/10.
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.8/10.
- Ram Lakhan
- Aitraaz
- 36 China Town
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After 36 China Town, Paresh Rawal kept going for 67 more films; Subhash Ghai stepped back.
Before Ram Lakhan, Paresh Rawal had starred in 14 films, including Mirch Masala (1987) and Naam (1986).
After 36 China Town, Paresh Rawal went on to appear in 67 more films, including Sarfira (2024) and Road to Sangam (2010).
Before Ram Lakhan, Subhash Ghai had starred in 8 films, including Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) and Karz (1980).
After 36 China Town, Subhash Ghai went on to appear in 4 more films, including 36 Farmhouse (2022) and Kaanchi... (2014).
Collaboration Journey
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