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3 films·1986–2009·Top co-star: Amole Gupte (1 films)

Naseeruddin Shah & Benjamin Gilani Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Naseeruddin Shah and Benjamin Gilani appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1986 and 2009. Their highest-rated collaboration was Barah Aana (2009 — 7.1/10). Films span Musafir (1986) through Barah Aana (2009).

3
Films Together
5.5
Average Rating
1986 - 2009
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

The Naseeruddin Shah & Benjamin Gilani partnership

After 22 years apart, they came back together for Barah Aana (2009). They didn't share a set between 1987 and 2009. From Musafir (1986) to Barah Aana (2009).

Barah Aana is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Musafir (1986).

The shape of the work

The 1980s belonged to Mirch Masala; the 2000s to Barah Aana. Naseeruddin Shah acted in every film; Benjamin Gilani acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

3 films across 2 decades

The 1980s accounted for 2 films, averaging 4.7/10.

The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Barah Aana (7.1/10).

1980s
Films2
Avg Rating4.7/10
Notable:
  • Mirch Masala(5.6)
  • Musafir(3.7)
Era:
Naseeruddin: ActiveBenjamin: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating7.1/10
Notable:
  • Barah Aana(7.1)
Era:
Naseeruddin: ActiveBenjamin: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19862009
Span23 years
Avg Interval~12 years

3 films across 23 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

33% of Benjamin Gilani's screen credits are with Naseeruddin Shah. When they first worked together, Naseeruddin Shah had 34 films behind them; Benjamin Gilani had 3. After Barah Aana, Naseeruddin Shah kept going for 47 more films; Benjamin Gilani stepped back.

Naseeruddin Shah

Before Musafir, Naseeruddin Shah had starred in 34 films, including Aakrosh (1980) and Sparsh (1980).

After Barah Aana, Naseeruddin Shah went on to appear in 47 more films, including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Badla (2019).

Benjamin Gilani

Before Musafir, Benjamin Gilani had starred in 3 films, including Captain Barry (1984) and Aao Pyaar Karen (1983).

After Barah Aana, Benjamin Gilani went on to appear in 3 more films, including Music School (2023) and Rise of the Zombie (2013).

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