Asrani & Neelam Kothari Movies Together — 6 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Asrani & Neelam Kothari have worked together on 6 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1986 and extends to 1993, representing 7 years of joint work. Working Asrani as Actor and Neelam Kothari 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 "Ek Ladka Ek Ladki", "Love 86", "Pyar Ka Karz" — with "Ek Ladka Ek Ladki" earning a top rating of 5.7/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.2/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Love 86" (1986) to "Santaan" (1993), 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 Love 86, Asrani had starred in 51 films, including Nikaah (1982) and Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981).
After Santaan, Asrani went on to appear in 67 more films, including Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Dhamaal (2007).
Before Love 86, Neelam Kothari had starred in 1 film, including Jawaani (1984).
After Santaan, Neelam Kothari went on to appear in 5 more films, including Deewangee (2002) and Ek Tha Raja (1996).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Love 86
- Waqt Ki Awaz
- Ek Ladka Ek Ladki
- Pyar Ka Karz
This duo's 6-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.

Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Asrani & Neelam Kothari's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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