Sharman Joshi & Rajkumar Hirani Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sharman Joshi and Rajkumar Hirani appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 2009 and 2018. Their highest-rated collaboration was 3 Idiots (2009 — 8.4/10). Films span 3 Idiots (2009) through Sanju (2018).
The Sharman Joshi & Rajkumar Hirani partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Sanju (2018). They didn't share a set between 2009 and 2018. From 3 Idiots (2009) to Sanju (2018).
3 Idiots is the one most viewers reach for. It started with 3 Idiots (2009).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to 3 Idiots; the 2010s to Sanju. Sharman Joshi acted in every film; Rajkumar Hirani directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by 3 Idiots (8.4/10).
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Sanju (7.6/10).
- 3 Idiots
- Sanju
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of Rajkumar Hirani's screen credits are with Sharman Joshi.
Before 3 Idiots, Sharman Joshi had starred in 10 films, including Rang De Basanti (2006) and Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006).
After Sanju, Sharman Joshi went on to appear in 7 more films, including Mission Mangal (2019) and Music School (2023).
Before 3 Idiots, Rajkumar Hirani had directed 2 films, including Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003).
After Sanju, Rajkumar Hirani went on to direct 1 more film, including Dunki (2023).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sharman Joshi & Rajkumar Hirani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Boman Irani is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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