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7 Films Together

David Dhawan & Rajpal Yadav Movies Together — 7 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

7
Films Together
4.9
Average Rating
2002 - 2014
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

David Dhawan & Rajpal Yadav have worked together on 7 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2002 and extends to 2014, representing 12 years of joint work. Working David Dhawan as Director and Rajpal Yadav 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 "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", "Main Tera Hero", "Partner" — with "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" earning a top rating of 6.4/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 2000s, when they delivered 6 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Chor Machaaye Shor" (2002) to "Main Tera Hero" (2014), 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

David Dhawan

Before Chor Machaaye Shor, David Dhawan had directed 27 films, including Deewana Mastana (1997) and Pokiri Raja (1995).

After Main Tera Hero, David Dhawan went on to direct 2 more films, including Judwaa 2 (2017) and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026).

Rajpal Yadav

Before Chor Machaaye Shor, Rajpal Yadav had starred in 5 films, including Shool (1999) and Chandni Bar (2001).

After Main Tera Hero, Rajpal Yadav went on to appear in 45 more films, including Life Mein Time Nahi Hai Kisi Ko (2019) and Chandu Champion (2024).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20022014
Span12 years
Avg Interval~2 years

7 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
7 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

2000s
Films6
Avg Rating4.8/10
Notable:
  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi(6.4)
  • Partner(5.5)
Era:
David: ActiveRajpal: Active
2010s
Films1
Avg Rating5.8/10
Notable:
  • Main Tera Hero(5.8)
Era:
David: ActiveRajpal: Active

This duo's 7-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 6 films that defined the era.

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