Shabana Azmi & Kader Khan Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Shabana Azmi and Kader Khan appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1980 and 1986. Their highest-rated collaboration was Shama (1981 — 6.5/10). Films span Jwalamukhi (1980) through Nasihat (1986).
The Shabana Azmi & Kader Khan partnership
Between 1980 and 1986, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 6 years. From Jwalamukhi (1980) to Nasihat (1986). The unfolded closed with Nasihat in 1986.
It started with Jwalamukhi (1980).
The shape of the work
Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 1 decade
- Shama
- Jwalamukhi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Nasihat, Kader Khan kept going for 145 more films; Shabana Azmi stepped back.
Before Jwalamukhi, Shabana Azmi had starred in 3 films, including Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) and Jeena Yahan (1979).
After Nasihat, Shabana Azmi went on to appear in 43 more films, including Neerja (2016) and Ghoomer (2023).
Before Jwalamukhi, Kader Khan had starred in 2 films, including Mr. Natwarlal (1979) and Suhaag (1979).
After Nasihat, Kader Khan went on to appear in 145 more films, including Saajan (1991) and Sooryavansham (1999).
Collaboration Journey
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