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6 Films Together
6 films·1979–2005·Top Music Composer: Viju Shah (1 films)·Top co-star: Naseeruddin Shah (2 films)

Amitabh Bachchan & A.K. Hangal Movies Together List — 6 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Amitabh Bachchan and A.K. Hangal appeared together in 6 Hindi films between 1979 and 2005. Their highest-rated collaboration was Manzil (1979 — 7.4/10). Films span Jurmana (1979) through Paheli (2005).

6
Films Together
6.2
Average Rating
1979 - 2005
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

The Amitabh Bachchan & A.K. Hangal partnership

After 9 years apart, they came back together for Tere Mere Sapne (1996). Their work runs across 4 decades of Hindi cinema. They didn't share a set between 1987 and 1996.

From Jurmana (1979) to Paheli (2005). Manzil is the one most viewers reach for.

The shape of the work

The 1970s belonged to Manzil; the 2000s to Paheli. Amitabh Bachchan acted in every film; A.K. Hangal acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

6 films across 4 decades

The 1970s brought 2 films together, anchored by Manzil (7.4/10).

The 1980s brought 2 films together, anchored by Sharaabi (7.1/10).

The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.1/10.

The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.2/10.

1970s
Films2
Avg Rating7.0/10
Notable:
  • Manzil(7.4)
  • Jurmana(6.5)
Era:
Amitabh: ActiveA.K.: Active
1980s
Films2
Avg Rating5.9/10
Notable:
  • Sharaabi(7.1)
  • Jalwa(4.8)
Era:
Amitabh: ActiveA.K.: Active
1990s
Films1
Avg Rating5.1/10
Notable:
  • Tere Mere Sapne(5.1)
Era:
Amitabh: ActiveA.K.: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating6.2/10
Notable:
  • Paheli(6.2)
Era:
Amitabh: ActiveA.K.: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19792005
Span26 years
Avg Interval~5 years

6 films across 26 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
6 films (100%)

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

Where each was in their career

86% of A.K. Hangal's screen credits are with Amitabh Bachchan. After Paheli, Amitabh Bachchan kept going for 63 more films; A.K. Hangal stepped back.

Amitabh Bachchan

Jurmana was Amitabh Bachchan's acting debut.

After Paheli, Amitabh Bachchan went on to appear in 63 more films, including Pink (2016) and English Vinglish (2012).

A.K. Hangal

Jurmana was A.K. Hangal's acting debut.

After Paheli, A.K. Hangal went on to appear in 1 more film, including Soulmates (2025).

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