Shatrughan Sinha & Iftekhar Movies Together List — 6 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Shatrughan Sinha and Iftekhar appeared together in 6 Hindi films between 1980 and 1987. Their highest-rated collaboration was Dostana (1980 — 6.8/10). Films span Dostana (1980) through Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987).
The Shatrughan Sinha & Iftekhar partnership
Between 1980 and 1987, they barely worked apart — 6 films in 7 years. For 7 years, a Shatrughan–Iftekhar film arrived almost every year. From Dostana (1980) to Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987).
The ran closed with Insaniyat Ke Dushman in 1987. It started with Dostana (1980).
The shape of the work
Shatrughan Sinha acted in every film; Iftekhar acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
6 films across 1 decade
- Dostana
- Yudh
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
43% of Iftekhar's screen credits are with Shatrughan Sinha. After Insaniyat Ke Dushman, Shatrughan Sinha kept going for 29 more films; Iftekhar stepped back.
Before Dostana, Shatrughan Sinha had starred in 6 films, including Kaala Patthar (1979) and Gautam Govinda (1979).
After Insaniyat Ke Dushman, Shatrughan Sinha went on to appear in 29 more films, including Rakta Charitra - I (2010) and Akira (2016).
Before Dostana, Iftekhar had starred in 4 films, including Noorie (1979) and Mr. Natwarlal (1979).
After Insaniyat Ke Dushman, Iftekhar went on to appear in 4 more films, including Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) and Khule-Aam (1992).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Shatrughan Sinha & Iftekhar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
People who worked on Shatrughan Sinha & Iftekhar's films together
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