Dharmendra & Ayub Khan Movies Together — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Dharmendra & Ayub Khan have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1996 and extends to 1997, representing 1 years of joint work. Working Dharmendra as Actor and Ayub Khan 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 "Smuggler", "Gundagardi" — with "Smuggler" earning a top rating of 4.9/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.6/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Smuggler" (1996) to "Gundagardi" (1997), 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
Before Smuggler, Dharmendra had starred in 100 films, including Sher Dil (1990) and Cinema Cinema (1979).
After Gundagardi, Dharmendra went on to appear in 33 more films, including Johnny Gaddar (2007) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023).
Before Smuggler, Ayub Khan had starred in 3 films, including Salaami (1994) and Sanjay (1995).
After Gundagardi, Ayub Khan went on to appear in 15 more films, including Gangaajal (2003) and Apaharan (2005).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 1 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Smuggler
- Gundagardi
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Dharmendra & Ayub Khan's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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