Prakash Jha & Ayub Khan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Prakash Jha and Ayub Khan appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1997 and 2005. Their highest-rated collaboration was Gangaajal (2003 — 7.2/10). Films span Mrityudand (1997) through Apaharan (2005).
The Prakash Jha & Ayub Khan partnership
From Mrityudand (1997) to Apaharan (2005). The played out closed with Apaharan in 2005. Gangaajal is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Mrityudand (1997).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Mrityudand; the 2000s to Gangaajal. Prakash Jha directed every film; Ayub Khan acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.3/10.
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Gangaajal (7.2/10).
- Mrityudand
- Gangaajal
- Apaharan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 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
Before Mrityudand, Prakash Jha had directed 8 films, including Hip Hip Hurray (1984) and Damul (1985).
After Apaharan, Prakash Jha went on to direct 10 more films, including Matto Ki Saikil (2022) and Saand Ki Aankh (2019).
Before Mrityudand, Ayub Khan had starred in 4 films, including Smuggler (1996) and Salaami (1994).
After Apaharan, Ayub Khan went on to appear in 4 more films, including Toh Baat Pakki! (2010) and Yeh Dooriyan (2011).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Prakash Jha & Ayub Khan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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