Manoj Pahwa & Riteish Deshmukh Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Manoj Pahwa & Riteish Deshmukh have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2004 and extends to 2009, representing 5 years of joint work. Working Manoj Pahwa as Director and Riteish Deshmukh 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 "Naach", "Darna Zaroori Hai", "Do Knot Disturb" — with "Naach" earning a top rating of 5.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.6/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 2000s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Naach" (2004) to "Do Knot Disturb" (2009), 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 Naach, Manoj Pahwa had directed 3 films, including Aar Ya Paar (1997) and Kucch To Hai (2003).
After Do Knot Disturb, Manoj Pahwa went on to direct 28 more films, including Article 15 (2019) and Mimi (2021).
Before Naach, Riteish Deshmukh had starred in 2 films, including Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003) and Out of Control (2003).
After Do Knot Disturb, Riteish Deshmukh went on to appear in 34 more films, including Visfot (2024) and Rann (2010).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Naach
- Darna Zaroori Hai
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manoj Pahwa & Riteish Deshmukh's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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