Naseeruddin Shah & Aamir Khan Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-21 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Naseeruddin Shah and Aamir Khan appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1984 and 2010. Their highest-rated collaboration was Peepli Live (2010 — 7.5/10). Films span Holi (1984) through Peepli Live (2010).
The Naseeruddin Shah & Aamir Khan partnership
After 15 years apart, they came back together for Sarfarosh (1999). They didn't share a set between 1984 and 1999. They saved their best for last — Peepli Live (7.5/10) came 26 years in.
Their work runs across 4 decades of Hindi cinema. From Holi (1984) to Peepli Live (2010).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Holi; the 2010s to Peepli Live. Aamir Khan actor in some, producer in others. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 4 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.3/10.
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.9/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Peepli Live (7.5/10).
- Holi
- Sarfarosh
- Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na0
- Peepli Live
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 26 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Peepli Live, Naseeruddin Shah kept going for 42 more films; Aamir Khan stepped back.
Before Holi, Naseeruddin Shah had starred in 24 films, including Aakrosh (1980) and Sparsh (1980).
After Peepli Live, Naseeruddin Shah went on to appear in 42 more films, including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Badla (2019).
Holi was Aamir Khan's acting debut.
After Peepli Live, Aamir Khan went on to appear in 17 more films, including Dangal (2016) and Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Naseeruddin Shah & Aamir Khan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
People who worked on Naseeruddin Shah & Aamir Khan's films together
