Sanjay Mishra & Zakir Hussain Movies Together — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Sanjay Mishra & Zakir Hussain have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2013 and extends to 2025, representing 12 years of joint work. Working Sanjay Mishra as Actor and Zakir Hussain 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 "Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga", "Bhool Chuk Maaf", "Phata Poster Nikla Hero" — with "Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga" earning a top rating of 6.2/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.1/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 4 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga" (2013) to "Bhool Chuk Maaf" (2025), 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 Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga, Sanjay Mishra had starred in 33 films, including Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010) and Dhamaal (2007).
After Bhool Chuk Maaf, Sanjay Mishra went on to appear in 3 more films, including Vadh 2 (2026) and Kumaari (2026).
Before Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga, Zakir Hussain had starred in 23 films, including Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Thuppakki (2012).
After Bhool Chuk Maaf, Zakir Hussain went on to appear in 2 more films, including Bhooth Bangla (2026) and Human Cocaine (2026).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga
- Phata Poster Nikla Hero
- Bhool Chuk Maaf
This duo's 5-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 4 films that defined the era.





Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sanjay Mishra & Zakir Hussain's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Sanjay Mishra & Zakir Hussain's films together















































