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5 Films Together

Anil Kapoor & Kulbhushan Kharbanda Movies Together — 5 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

5
Films Together
5.5
Average Rating
1982 - 2000
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Anil Kapoor & Kulbhushan Kharbanda have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1982 and extends to 2000, representing 18 years of joint work. Working Anil Kapoor as Actor and Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Shakti", "Pukar", "Bulandi" — with "Shakti" earning a top rating of 7.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.5/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Shakti" (1982) to "Bulandi" (2000), 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

Anil Kapoor

Before Shakti, Anil Kapoor had starred in 3 films, including Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya (1981) and Ek Baar Kaho (1980).

After Bulandi, Anil Kapoor went on to appear in 48 more films, including Animal (2023) and Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022).

Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Before Shakti, Kulbhushan Kharbanda had starred in 8 films, including Kalyug (1981) and Chakra (1981).

After Bulandi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda went on to appear in 21 more films, including Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19822000
Span18 years
Avg Interval~5 years

5 films across 18 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
5 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films2
Avg Rating6.3/10
Notable:
  • Shakti(7.6)
  • Joshilaay(4.9)
Era:
Anil: ActiveKulbhushan: Active
1990s
Films1
Avg Rating4.1/10
Notable:
  • Loafer(4.1)
Era:
Anil: ActiveKulbhushan: Active
2000s
Films2
Avg Rating5.4/10
Notable:
  • Pukar(5.8)
  • Bulandi(5.1)
Era:
Anil: ActiveKulbhushan: Active

This duo's 5-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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