Aruna Irani & Shashikala Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Aruna Irani and Shashikala appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1979 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sargam (1979 — 7.7/10). Films span Sargam (1979) through Anokha Bandhan (1982).
The Aruna Irani & Shashikala partnership
Between 1979 and 1982, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 3 years. From Sargam (1979) to Anokha Bandhan (1982). The unfolded closed with Anokha Bandhan in 1982.
Sargam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Sargam (1979).
The shape of the work
The 1980s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1970s belonged to Sargam; the 1980s to Ahista Ahista. Aruna Irani acted in every film; Shashikala acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Sargam (7.7/10).
The 1980s accounted for 3 films, averaging 6.4/10.
- Sargam
- Ahista Ahista
- Anokha Bandhan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Anokha Bandhan, Aruna Irani kept going for 128 more films; Shashikala stepped back.
Sargam was Aruna Irani's acting debut.
After Anokha Bandhan, Aruna Irani went on to appear in 128 more films, including Kahani Rubberband Ki (2022) and Mahaan (1983).
Sargam was Shashikala's acting debut.
After Anokha Bandhan, Shashikala went on to appear in 10 more films, including Jhankaar Beats (2003) and Souten (1983).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Aruna Irani & Shashikala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Jagdeep is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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