Jayant Kripalani & Shyam Benegal Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Jayant Kripalani and Shyam Benegal appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 1983 and 2010. Their highest-rated collaboration was Arohan (1983 — 7.7/10). Films span Arohan (1983) through Well Done Abba (2010).
The Jayant Kripalani & Shyam Benegal partnership
After 27 years apart, they came back together for Well Done Abba (2010). They didn't share a set between 1983 and 2010. From Arohan (1983) to Well Done Abba (2010).
Arohan is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Arohan (1983).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Arohan; the 2010s to Well Done Abba. Never on the same side of the camera — Jayant Kripalani actor, Shyam Benegal director, across all 2 films.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Arohan (7.7/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.7/10.
- Arohan
- Well Done Abba
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 27 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of Jayant Kripalani's screen credits are with Shyam Benegal.
Arohan was Jayant Kripalani's acting debut.
After Well Done Abba, Jayant Kripalani went on to appear in 3 more films, including I Want to Talk (2024) and Hawaizaada (2015).
Before Arohan, Shyam Benegal had directed 1 film, including Kalyug (1981).
After Well Done Abba, Shyam Benegal went on to direct 2 more films, including Shor Se Shuruaat (2016) and The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Jayant Kripalani & Shyam Benegal's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Anaitha Nair is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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