Ila Arun has worked with 9 actors and 2 directors across their film career. The most frequent co-actor is Naseeruddin Shah (3 films together). The most frequent director is Shyam Benegal (2 films).
Ila Arun is a multifaceted artist whose unique voice and vibrant persona have carved a distinct niche in Indian cinema and music. Primarily celebrated as a folk and playback singer, she brought the raw, earthy textures of Rajasthani folk music to mainstream Bollywood and parallel cinema, bridging regional artistry with national audiences. Her singing career is marked by iconic, chart-topping numbe…
Ila Arun's top co-actors are Naseeruddin Shah (3 films), Anupam Kher (2 films), Om Puri (2 films), Vidya Balan (2 films), Shreyas Talpade (2 films). Each has appeared in multiple films alongside Ila Arun, making them the most recognised faces in the Ila Arun filmography.
Ila Arun has worked repeatedly with 11 different professionals across various roles — including co-actors, directors, and music directors — in their Indian cinema career.
Ila Arun's most frequent collaborators include Naseeruddin Shah (Actor, 3 films), Shyam Benegal (Director, 2 films), Govind Nihalani (Director, 2 films). Ila Arun has worked with Naseeruddin Shah on 3 different films, showcasing a strong professional bond.
This page showcases Ila Arun's repeated partnerships across different roles: 2 Frequent Directors, 9 Frequent Co-Stars. Each collaboration represents working together on at least 2 films.
This page lists everyone who has worked with Ila Arun 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.
Ila Arun has worked with 2 different directors on multiple films. For example, Shyam Benegal and Ila Arun have collaborated on 2 films. These repeated partnerships help actors and directors develop a creative shorthand, resulting in better performances and more efficient productions.
Yes! Click on any collaborator's profile to see their complete filmography, including all the films they made with Ila Arun. The collaboration count shown on each card indicates how many times they've worked together.
Naseeruddin Shah has worked with Ila Arun the most — appearing together in 3 films. This makes them one of the most recognisable on-screen pairings in South Indian cinema.
Ila Arun and Naseeruddin Shah have worked together on 3 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 Ila Arun include Shyam Benegal (2 films), Govind Nihalani (2 films). Shyam Benegal has directed Ila Arun in the most projects, reflecting a trusted creative relationship built over multiple films.
Ila Arun's most sustained collaboration is with Naseeruddin Shah (Actor), having worked together on 3 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, Ila Arun has made approximately 23 film appearances across 11 frequent collaborators. This reflects a career built on trusted, recurring creative relationships that span directors, co-actors, and crew.
Ila Arun is a seasoned veteran of Indian cinema whose decades of experience attract trusted collaborators who value their craft and professionalism.
Ila Arun's filmography is dominated by Drama (41%), Comedy (18%), Crime (12%). This genre focus shapes the pool of directors and co-stars they gravitate toward — and explains why certain partnerships recur across multiple films.
Ila Arun was most collaboratively active in the 1980s, forming 13 film partnerships during that decade with an average rating of 6.8/10. Key collaborators from that era include Shyam Benegal, Govind Nihalani, Naseeruddin Shah.
Ila Arun has a versatility score of 10.0/10 on GudVibe, reflecting their work across 7 distinct genres. Their collaboration network spans directors, co-actors, and composers across multiple languages and genres.
Ila Arun is a multifaceted artist whose unique voice and vibrant persona have carved a distinct niche in Indian cinema and music. Primarily celebrated as a folk and playback singer, she brought the raw, earthy textures of Rajasthani folk music to mai…
Among Ila Arun's most celebrated characters are Maham Anga, Aunty (Hired Governess). 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 24% of Ila Arun'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.
Ila Arun's collaborations span Hindi (100%). This multilingual reach reflects a career that has transcended regional boundaries and built partnerships across India's major film industries.
Ila Arun and director Shyam Benegal have collaborated on 2 films together. See their complete movies together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page.
