Naseeruddin Shah & Kundan Shah Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Naseeruddin Shah and Kundan Shah appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 1983 and 1993. Their highest-rated collaboration was Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983 — 7.9/10). Films span Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) through Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993).
The Naseeruddin Shah & Kundan Shah partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993). They didn't share a set between 1983 and 1993. From Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) to Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993).
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro; the 1990s to Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. Naseeruddin Shah acted in every film; Kundan Shah directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (7.9/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.7/10.
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Naseeruddin Shah kept going for 87 more films; Kundan Shah stepped back.
Before Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Naseeruddin Shah had starred in 17 films, including Aakrosh (1980) and Sparsh (1980).
After Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Naseeruddin Shah went on to appear in 87 more films, including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Badla (2019).
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro was Kundan Shah's directorial debut.
After Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Kundan Shah went on to direct 5 more films, including Kya Kehna (2000) and Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Ravi Baswani is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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