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Arvind Deshpande

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
16Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 31, 1932

Arvind Deshpande Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Arvind Deshpande reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Arvind Deshpande's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Arvind Deshpande's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sadak Chhap, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Arvind Deshpande Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arvind Deshpande's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
Sadak Chhap (1987) movie poster
★9.5

Sadak Chhap: Born on the street, without any knowledge of his parents, Shankar (Jackie Shroff) lives his life as an urchin, on petty

Sadak Chhap

1987
★8.5
Sheesha (1986) movie poster
★8.5

Sheesha: Dinesh and Maneesha fall in love and, soon after, get married. However, things get complicated for the newly-wed couple

Sheesha

1986•Drama
★7.8
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) movie poster
★7.8

Ek Duuje Ke Liye: A love story between a Tamil man a North Indian woman, who are neighbours in Goa. They come from totally different backg

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

1981•Drama
★7.4
Aakrosh (1980) movie poster
★7.4

Aakrosh: In the 1980s, a lawyer defends a tribal man who is under arrest for killing his own wife. As he proceeds with the case,

Aakrosh

1980•Drama
★7.2
Sadma (1983) movie poster
★7.2

Sadma: A head injury causes a woman to regress to childhood. Lost and confused, she is eventually befriended by a school teache

Sadma

1983•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Arvind Deshpande has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Oonch Neech Beech Doctor Flop Similar →
1987 Sadak Chhap Shankar's dad Super Hit Similar →
1986 Sheesha - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Meraa Ghar Mere Bacche J.S Acharya Flop Similar →
1984 Duniya Albert Pinto Hit Similar →
1984 Kanoon Kya Karega Advocate Jaswant Lal Average Similar →
1984 Tarang Kalyan Flop Similar →
1983 Sadma J. K. Malhotra Hit Similar →
1983 Woh 7 Din Anand's Dad Hit Similar →
1981 Ek Duuje Ke Liye Kundanlal Super Hit Similar →
1981 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai Mr. Pinto Flop Similar →
1980 Aakrosh Dr Vasant M. Patil Hit Similar →
1979 Jeena Yahan Father Flop Similar →
1979 Baton Baton Mein Mr. Braganza Average Similar →
1978 Madhu Malti - Flop Similar →
1978 Gaman - Hit Similar →

Arvind Deshpande - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arvind Deshpande?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arvind Deshpande is "Sadak Chhap" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Arvind Deshpande acted in?

Arvind Deshpande has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arvind Deshpande?

Other notable films include "Sheesha", "Ek Duuje Ke Liye", and "Aakrosh".

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