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Shyam Benegal & Rajit Kapur Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
0.0
Average Rating
1992 - 2008
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Shyam Benegal & Rajit Kapur have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1992 and extends to 2008, representing 16 years of joint work. Working Shyam Benegal as Director and Rajit Kapur as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda" (1992) to "Welcome to Sajjanpur" (2008), 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

Shyam Benegal

Before Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda, Shyam Benegal had directed 6 films, including Mandi (1983) and Arohan (1983).

After Welcome to Sajjanpur, Shyam Benegal went on to direct 3 more films, including Shor Se Shuruaat (2016) and Well Done Abba (2010).

Rajit Kapur

Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda was Rajit Kapur's acting debut.

After Welcome to Sajjanpur, Rajit Kapur went on to appear in 5 more films, including Baar Baar Dekho (2016) and Monica (2011).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19922008
Span16 years
Avg Interval~8 years

3 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
2 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films2
Notable:
  • Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda0
  • The Making of the Mahatma0
Era:
Shyam: ActiveRajit: Active
2000s
Films1
Notable:
  • Welcome to Sajjanpur0
Era:
Shyam: ActiveRajit: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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