Ila Arun & Govind Nihalani Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ila Arun and Govind Nihalani appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1983 and 1991. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ardh Satya (1983 — 7.6/10). Films span Ardh Satya (1983) through Rukvamati's Mansion (1991).
The Ila Arun & Govind Nihalani partnership
From Ardh Satya (1983) to Rukvamati's Mansion (1991). Ardh Satya is the one most viewers reach for. The played out closed with Rukvamati's Mansion in 1991.
It started with Ardh Satya (1983).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Ardh Satya; the 1990s to Rukvamati's Mansion. Ila Arun acted in every film; Govind Nihalani 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 Ardh Satya (7.6/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.0/10.
- Ardh Satya
- Party
- Rukvamati's Mansion
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
30% of Govind Nihalani's screen credits are with Ila Arun.
Ardh Satya was Ila Arun's acting debut.
After Rukvamati's Mansion, Ila Arun went on to appear in 16 more films, including Jodhaa Akbar (2008) and Haddi (2023).
Before Ardh Satya, Govind Nihalani had directed 3 films, including Aakrosh (1980) and Kalyug (1981).
After Rukvamati's Mansion, Govind Nihalani went on to direct 4 more films, including Dev (2004) and Thakshak (1999).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Ila Arun & Govind Nihalani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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