David Dhawan & Raj Babbar Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
David Dhawan and Raj Babbar appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1993 and 1995. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aankhen (1993 — 5.8/10). Films span Aankhen (1993) through Yaraana (1995).
The David Dhawan & Raj Babbar partnership
From Aankhen (1993) to Yaraana (1995). The played out closed with Yaraana in 1995. It started with Aankhen (1993).
The shape of the work
David Dhawan directed every film; Raj Babbar acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 1 decade
- Aankhen
- Yaraana
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, David Dhawan had 5 films behind them; Raj Babbar had 88.
Before Aankhen, David Dhawan had directed 5 films, including Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) and Bol Radha Bol (1992).
After Yaraana, David Dhawan went on to direct 28 more films, including Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997).
Before Aankhen, Raj Babbar had starred in 88 films, including Kalyug (1981) and Nikaah (1982).
After Yaraana, Raj Babbar went on to appear in 30 more films, including Mirg (2024) and Corporate (2006).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of David Dhawan & Raj Babbar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Kader Khan is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Kader Khan appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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