Naseeruddin Shah & Pankaj Tripathi Movies Together — 2 Films
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About This Collaboration
Naseeruddin Shah & Pankaj Tripathi have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2019 and extends to 2022, representing 3 years of joint work. Working Naseeruddin Shah as Actor and Pankaj Tripathi 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 "The Tashkent Files" — with "The Tashkent Files" earning a top rating of 7.7/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "The Tashkent Files" (2019) to "Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal" (2022), 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
Before The Tashkent Files, Naseeruddin Shah had starred in 136 films, including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Aakrosh (1980).
After Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal, Naseeruddin Shah went on to appear in 8 more films, including Gustaakh Ishq (2025) and Fateh (2025).
Before The Tashkent Files, Pankaj Tripathi had starred in 15 films, including Masaan (2015) and Nil Battey Sannata (2016).
After Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal, Pankaj Tripathi went on to appear in 8 more films, including OMG 2 (2023) and Stree 2 (2024).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- The Tashkent Files
- Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Naseeruddin Shah & Pankaj Tripathi's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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