Hema Malini, Rani Mukerji, Sridevi: Actresses who worked with both father and son duo onscreen

These exceptionally talented actresses have successfully shared the screen with two distinct generations of major film families – father and son. This remarkable feat speaks volumes about their versatility, adaptability, and impressive longevity, allowing them to remain relevant across several changing industry eras.

Hema Malini is a legendary actress who worked across generations. She first worked with the great showman, Raj Kapoor, in his movie ‘Sapnon Ka Saudagar’. Later in her celebrated career, she starred opposite his son, the actor Randhir Kapoor, in popular films like ‘Chhaliya’ and ‘Haath Ki Safai’. Her successful presence beautifully bridged the classic and modern eras of Bollywood.

Rani Mukerji has a long and fruitful association with the Bachchan family. She achieved iconic and critically acclaimed pairings with the legendary father, Amitabh Bachchan, in major films like ‘Black’ and ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’. She frequently co-starred with his son, Abhishek Bachchan, in successful movies such as ‘Yuva’ and the blockbuster hit ‘Bunty Aur Babli’.

Sridevi was a captivating superstar who dominated the screen. She shared the screen with the Deol family's respected patriarch, Dharmendra, in films such as ‘Naka Bandi’. Later, she starred opposite his elder son, the acclaimed action hero Sunny Deol, in popular hits including ‘Chaalbaaz’ and ‘Sultnat’. Her versatile presence matched both actors perfectly.

Shilpa Shetty also had the privilege of working closely. She acted alongside the iconic veteran star Amitabh Bachchan in the drama ‘Lal Baadshah’. Subsequently, she performed a very memorable and popular special dance number, "Shut Up & Bounce," with his son, Abhishek Bachchan, in the hit film ‘Dostana’.

Amrita Singh's career is marked by a unique distinction. She acted with the Deol family—father Dharmendra in ‘Sachaai’ and son Sunny Deol in ‘Betaab’. Furthermore, she worked with the late great Sunil Dutt in ‘Kala Dhanda Goray Log’ and his son, Sanjay Dutt ‘Kshatriya’. She successfully partnered with two different, very prominent father-son duos.

Madhuri Dixit, known for her unmatched talent, worked with Vinod Khanna in ‘Dayavan’ and later with his son, Akshaye Khanna, in ‘Mohabbat’. She also acted with Rishi Kapoor in ‘Prem Granth’. She later famously performed a special dance sequence with his talented son, Ranbir Kapoor, in the widely watched movie ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’.

Dimple Kapadia has enjoyed an incredibly long and celebrated career. She famously shared the screen with veteran star Dharmendra in films like ‘Bhatakti Jawani’. Subsequently, she co-starred with his popular son, Sunny Deol, in multiple successful films throughout the 80s and 90s, most notably the action hits ‘Arjun’ and ‘Manzil Manzil’.