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Shyam Benegal & Govind Nihalani Movies Together — 2 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

2
Films Together
7.7
Average Rating
1981 - 1983
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Shyam Benegal & Govind Nihalani have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1981 and extends to 1983, representing 2 years of joint work. Working Shyam Benegal as Director and Govind Nihalani as Director of Photography, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that consistently resonated with audiences across their output.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Arohan", "Kalyug" — with "Arohan" earning a top rating of 7.7/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 7.7/10 — a testament to consistent critical and commercial appeal.

Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Kalyug" (1981) to "Arohan" (1983), 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

Kalyug was Shyam Benegal's directorial debut.

After Arohan, Shyam Benegal went on to direct 14 more films, including Shor Se Shuruaat (2016) and Well Done Abba (2010).

Govind Nihalani

Before Kalyug, Govind Nihalani had starred in 1 film, including Aakrosh (1980).

After Arohan, Govind Nihalani went on to appear in 9 more films, including Dev (2004) and Thakshak (1999).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19811983
Span2 years
Avg Interval~2 years

2 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
2 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films2
Avg Rating7.7/10
Notable:
  • Arohan(7.7)
  • Kalyug(7.6)
Era:
Shyam: ActiveGovind: Active

This duo's 2-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

Shared Crew

People who worked on Shyam Benegal & Govind Nihalani's films together

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