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16 Films Together

Paresh Rawal & Sanjay Dutt Movies Together — 16 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

16
Films Together
4.6
Average Rating
1986 - 2018
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Paresh Rawal & Sanjay Dutt have worked together on 16 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1986 and extends to 2018, representing 32 years of joint work. Working Paresh Rawal as Actor and Sanjay Dutt 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 "Sanju", "Haseena Maan Jaayegi", "Vaastav: The Reality" — with "Sanju" earning a top rating of 7.6/10. 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 8 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Naam" (1986) to "Sanju" (2018), 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

Paresh Rawal

Before Naam, Paresh Rawal had starred in 2 films, including Lorie (1984) and Arjun (1985).

After Sanju, Paresh Rawal went on to appear in 21 more films, including Sarfira (2024) and Uri The Surgical Strike (2019).

Sanjay Dutt

Before Naam, Sanjay Dutt had starred in 8 films, including Vidhaata (1982) and Rocky (1981).

After Sanju, Sanjay Dutt went on to appear in 20 more films, including Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) and Jawan (2023).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19862018
Span32 years
Avg Interval~2 years

16 films across 32 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
16 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films4
Avg Rating4.5/10
Notable:
  • Naam(5.6)
  • Kabzaa(4.7)
Era:
Paresh: ActiveSanjay: Active
1990s
Films8
Avg Rating5.0/10
Notable:
  • Haseena Maan Jaayegi(6)
  • Vaastav: The Reality(5.9)
Era:
Paresh: ActiveSanjay: Active
2010s
Films4
Avg Rating5.0/10
Notable:
  • Sanju(7.6)
  • Ready(4.7)
Era:
Paresh: ActiveSanjay: Active

This duo's 16-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 8 films that defined the era.

Decade

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