Aruna Irani & Avtar Gill Movies Together — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Aruna Irani & Avtar Gill have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1988 and extends to 1999, representing 11 years of joint work. Working Aruna Irani as Actor and Avtar Gill 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 "Shahenshah", "Ek Tha Raja", "Pehla Nasha" — with "Shahenshah" earning a top rating of 5.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.8/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 4 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Shahenshah" (1988) to "Phool Aur Aag" (1999), 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 Shahenshah, Aruna Irani had starred in 64 films, including Angoor (1982) and Sargam (1979).
After Phool Aur Aag, Aruna Irani went on to appear in 9 more films, including Kahani Rubberband Ki (2022) and Kesari Veer (2025).
Before Shahenshah, Avtar Gill had starred in 10 films, including Saath Saath (1982) and Noorie (1979).
After Phool Aur Aag, Avtar Gill went on to appear in 19 more films, including Kaamyaab (2020) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Shahenshah
- Ek Tha Raja
- Pehla Nasha
This duo's 5-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 4 films that defined the era.

Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Aruna Irani & Avtar Gill's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Aruna Irani & Avtar Gill's films together
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