Rajesh Khanna Co-Actors, Directors & Movies Together
Rajesh Khanna has worked with 33 actors and 8 directors across their film career. The most frequent co-actor is Smita Patil (6 films together). The most frequent director is Shibu Mitra (3 films).
“Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi.”
— Anand Saigal
Rajesh Khanna, born Jatin Khanna, was the first superstar of Indian cinema, a phenomenon whose impact reshaped the industry's star culture and audience adulation in the early 1970s. His career trajectory began with winning the United Producers' Talent Hunt in 1965, leading to his debut in 'Aakhri Khat' (1966). However, it was the unprecedented success of a series of films starting with 'Aradhana'…
FAQs about Rajesh Khanna's Co-Actors & Directors
Rajesh Khanna's top co-actors are Smita Patil (6 films), Hema Malini (5 films), Pran (5 films), Om Shivpuri (5 films), Raj Babbar (4 films). Each has appeared in multiple films alongside Rajesh Khanna, making them the most recognised faces in the Rajesh Khanna filmography.
Rajesh Khanna has worked repeatedly with 41 different professionals across various roles — including co-actors, directors, and music directors — in their Indian cinema career.
Rajesh Khanna's most frequent collaborators include Smita Patil (Actor, 6 films), Hema Malini (Actor, 5 films), Pran (Actor, 5 films). Rajesh Khanna has worked with Smita Patil on 6 different films, showcasing a strong professional bond.
This page showcases Rajesh Khanna's repeated partnerships across different roles: 8 Frequent Directors, 33 Frequent Co-Stars. Each collaboration represents working together on at least 2 films.
This page lists everyone who has worked with Rajesh Khanna on at least 2 or more films. These repeated on-screen partnerships are the strongest indicator of creative chemistry and professional trust in Indian cinema.
Frequent collaborations often indicate strong professional chemistry and mutual understanding. When a actor works repeatedly with the same directors, actors, or crew members, they develop a shorthand that can enhance the creative process and final product.
Rajesh Khanna has worked with 8 different directors on multiple films. For example, Shibu Mitra and Rajesh Khanna have collaborated on 3 films. These repeated partnerships help actors and directors develop a creative shorthand, resulting in better performances and more efficient productions.
Rajesh Khanna has formed long-term partnerships with several professionals. Smita Patil, Hema Malini, Pran have each worked on 5 or more films with Rajesh Khanna, demonstrating sustained creative relationships that span multiple projects and years.
Yes! Click on any collaborator's profile to see their complete filmography, including all the films they made with Rajesh Khanna. The collaboration count shown on each card indicates how many times they've worked together.
Smita Patil has worked with Rajesh Khanna the most — appearing together in 6 films. This makes them one of the most recognisable on-screen pairings in South Indian cinema.
Rajesh Khanna and Smita Patil have worked together on 6 films. You can explore their complete filmography together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page, with ratings, year, and detailed cast information.
The directors who worked most with Rajesh Khanna include Shibu Mitra (3 films), Shakti Samanta (3 films), K. Raghavendra Rao (2 films). Shibu Mitra has directed Rajesh Khanna in the most projects, reflecting a trusted creative relationship built over multiple films.
Rajesh Khanna's most sustained collaboration is with Smita Patil (Actor), having worked together on 6 films. This partnership is among the most recognized in Indian cinema and represents a strong creative bond built across multiple projects.
Counting all repeated partnerships, Rajesh Khanna has made approximately 110 film appearances across 41 frequent collaborators. This reflects a career built on trusted, recurring creative relationships that span directors, co-actors, and crew.
Smita Patil is Rajesh Khanna's most enduring creative partner with 6 films together. Sustained partnerships of this kind are rare in Indian cinema and reflect deep mutual trust and consistent creative chemistry.
Rajesh Khanna is a seasoned veteran of Indian cinema whose decades of experience attract trusted collaborators who value their craft and professionalism.
Rajesh Khanna's filmography is dominated by Drama (100%). This genre focus shapes the pool of directors and co-stars they gravitate toward — and explains why certain partnerships recur across multiple films.
Rajesh Khanna was most collaboratively active in the 1980s, forming 98 film partnerships during that decade with an average rating of 4.7/10. Key collaborators from that era include Shibu Mitra, Shakti Samanta, K. Raghavendra Rao.
Rajesh Khanna has a versatility score of 2.0/10 on GudVibe, reflecting their work across 1 distinct genres. Their collaboration network spans directors, co-actors, and composers across multiple languages and genres.
Rajesh Khanna, born Jatin Khanna, was the first superstar of Indian cinema, a phenomenon whose impact reshaped the industry's star culture and audience adulation in the early 1970s. His career trajectory began with winning the United Producers' Talen…
Among Rajesh Khanna's most celebrated characters are Anand Saigal, Arun, Raja. These roles, often created in partnership with their frequent directors and co-stars, represent the best of their collaborative output and showcase the creative chemistry that defines their greatest partnerships.
Approximately 11% of Rajesh Khanna's films are considered successful by audience and critical metrics. This strong hit ratio reflects the quality of creative partnerships they have built over their career.
Rajesh Khanna's collaborations span Hindi (95%), Tamil (4%), Telugu (1%). This multilingual reach reflects a career that has transcended regional boundaries and built partnerships across India's major film industries.
Rajesh Khanna and director Shibu Mitra have collaborated on 3 films together. See their complete movies together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page.
