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3 films·1981–1991·Top co-star: Om Puri (2 films)

Amrish Puri & Shashi Kapoor Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Amrish Puri and Shashi Kapoor appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1981 and 1991. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kalyug (1981 — 7.6/10). Films span Kalyug (1981) through Ajooba (1991).

3
Films Together
6.7
Average Rating
1981 - 1991
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

The Amrish Puri & Shashi Kapoor partnership

After 9 years apart, they came back together for Ajooba (1991). They didn't share a set between 1982 and 1991. From Kalyug (1981) to Ajooba (1991).

Vijeta (1982, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. The played out closed with Ajooba in 1991.

The shape of the work

The 1980s belonged to Kalyug; the 1990s to Ajooba. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

3 films across 2 decades

The 1980s brought 2 films together, anchored by Kalyug (7.6/10).

The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.1/10.

1980s
Films2
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Kalyug(7.6)
  • Vijeta(7.5)
Era:
Amrish: ActiveShashi: Active
1990s
Films1
Avg Rating5.1/10
Notable:
  • Ajooba(5.1)
Era:
Amrish: ActiveShashi: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19811991
Span10 years
Avg Interval~5 years

3 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
3 films (100%)

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

Where each was in their career

After Ajooba, Amrish Puri kept going for 75 more films; Shashi Kapoor stepped back.

Amrish Puri

Before Kalyug, Amrish Puri had starred in 8 films, including Aakrosh (1980) and Gehrayee (1980).

After Ajooba, Amrish Puri went on to appear in 75 more films, including Major Chandrakanth (1993) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).

Shashi Kapoor

Before Kalyug, Shashi Kapoor had starred in 11 films, including Kaala Patthar (1979) and Ahsaas (1979).

After Ajooba, Shashi Kapoor went on to appear in 5 more films, including Faisla Main Karungi (1995) and In Custody (1993).

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