Nikhil Advani & Loy Mendonsa Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Nikhil Advani and Loy Mendonsa appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 2003 and 2011. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003 — 7.9/10). Films span Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) through Patiala House (2011).
The Nikhil Advani & Loy Mendonsa partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Patiala House (2011). They didn't share a set between 2003 and 2011. From Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) to Patiala House (2011).
Kal Ho Naa Ho is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Kal Ho Naa Ho; the 2010s to Patiala House. Nikhil Advani directed every film; Loy Mendonsa scored all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Kal Ho Naa Ho (7.9/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.3/10.
- Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Patiala House
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Nikhil Advani's screen credits are with Loy Mendonsa.
Kal Ho Naa Ho was Nikhil Advani's directorial debut.
After Patiala House, Nikhil Advani went on to direct 4 more films, including D Day (2013) and Batla House (2019).
Kal Ho Naa Ho was Loy Mendonsa's acting debut.
After Patiala House, Loy Mendonsa went on to appear in 8 more films, including Chhapaak (2020) and Panga (2020).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nikhil Advani & Loy Mendonsa's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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