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3 films·1987–2002·Top co-star: Amrish Puri (2 films)

Anil Kapoor & Sharat Saxena Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

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

Anil Kapoor and Sharat Saxena appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1987 and 2002. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mr. India (1987 — 5.7/10). Films span Mr. India (1987) through Rishtey (2002).

3
Films Together
5.2
Average Rating
1987 - 2002
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

The Anil Kapoor & Sharat Saxena partnership

After 13 years apart, they came back together for Rishtey (2002). They didn't share a set between 1989 and 2002. From Mr. India (1987) to Rishtey (2002).

It started with Mr. India (1987). The played out closed with Rishtey in 2002.

The shape of the work

The 1980s belonged to Mr. India; the 2000s to Rishtey. Anil Kapoor acted in every film; Sharat Saxena acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

3 films across 2 decades

The 1980s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.2/10.

The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.3/10.

1980s
Films2
Avg Rating5.2/10
Notable:
  • Mr. India(5.7)
  • Rakhwala(4.6)
Era:
Anil: ActiveSharat: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating5.3/10
Notable:
  • Rishtey(5.3)
Era:
Anil: ActiveSharat: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19872002
Span15 years
Avg Interval~8 years

3 films across 15 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
3 films (100%)

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

Where each was in their career

By the time of Mr. India, both already had careers — Anil Kapoor with 21 films, Sharat Saxena with 13.

Anil Kapoor

Before Mr. India, Anil Kapoor had starred in 21 films, including Shakti (1982) and Mashaal (1984).

After Rishtey, Anil Kapoor went on to appear in 43 more films, including Animal (2023) and Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022).

Sharat Saxena

Before Mr. India, Sharat Saxena had starred in 13 films, including Harjaee (1981) and Aasmaan (1984).

After Rishtey, Sharat Saxena went on to appear in 50 more films, including Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Haasil (2003).

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