Abhishek Bachchan & R. Balki Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-19 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Abhishek Bachchan and R. Balki appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 2009 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ghoomer (2023 — 7.7/10). Films span Paa (2009) through Ghoomer (2023).
The Abhishek Bachchan & R. Balki partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Ghoomer (2023). They didn't share a set between 2009 and 2023. From Paa (2009) to Ghoomer (2023).
Their most recent film, Ghoomer, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Ghoomer is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Paa; the 2020s to Ghoomer. Abhishek Bachchan acted in every film; R. Balki directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Ghoomer (7.7/10).
- Paa
- Ghoomer
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Abhishek Bachchan had 39 films behind them; R. Balki had 1.
Before Paa, Abhishek Bachchan had starred in 39 films, including Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Guru (2007).
After Ghoomer, Abhishek Bachchan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Kaalidhar Laapata (2025) and I Want to Talk (2024).
Before Paa, R. Balki had directed 1 film, including Cheeni Kum (2007).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Abhishek Bachchan & R. Balki's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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