8 greatest films of Shatrughan Sinha

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Prem Pujari (1970)

Shatrughan Sinha portrays a Pakistani military officer in this 1970 film. This romantic drama, helmed by Dev Anand, features Sinha as an antagonist.

Mere Apne (1971)

Shatrughan Sinha portrays Chhenu, a young gang leader, who is loyal to only one old woman in his life. Vinod Khanna and Meena Kumari appear in pivotal roles.

Blackmail (1973)

Shatrughan Sinha is seen as engineer Jeevan in this thriller film. He schemes a plot against a businessman, who devised a formula to become rich.   

Dost (1974)

Dharmendra portrays the role of an orphan, Maanav; while Shatrughan Sinha appears as a thief, Gopi, in this film. The film revolves around their unlikely friendship.

Kaala Patthar (1979)

Based on the Chasnala mining disaster, this film sees Shatrughan Sinha portraying the role of Mangal Singh – a former criminal who turns into a hard-working coal miner.

Dostana (1980)

One of the highest-grossing films of 1980, this film features Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Zeenat Aman in lead roles. The film throws light on the value of friendship.

Shaan (1980)

Featuring Sinha in a supporting role, this film follows police officer Shiv Kumar (Sunil Dutt), who lives with his family and two dishonest brothers. Problems surface when Kumar is found dead.

Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008)

The film narrates the tale of two childhood friends Ajay (Amitabh Bachchan) and Vikram (Sinha) and how their friendship gets affected due to Ajay's actions.