Naseeruddin Shah & Virendra Saini Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Naseeruddin Shah and Virendra Saini appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1980 and 1993. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sparsh (1980 — 8.1/10). Films span Sparsh (1980) through Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993).
The Naseeruddin Shah & Virendra Saini partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993). They didn't share a set between 1980 and 1993. From Sparsh (1980) to Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993).
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1980, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. Sparsh is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Sparsh; the 1990s to Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. Naseeruddin Shah acted in every film; Virendra Saini directed all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 2 films together, anchored by Sparsh (8.1/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.7/10.
- Sparsh
- Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 13 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; Virendra Saini stepped back.
Before Sparsh, Naseeruddin Shah had starred in 3 films, including Shaayad (1979) and Sunayana (1979).
After Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Naseeruddin Shah went on to appear in 87 more films, including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Badla (2019).
Sparsh was Virendra Saini's acting debut.
After Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Virendra Saini went on to appear in 1 more film, including Choo Lenge Akash (2001).
Collaboration Journey
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