Comedy is one of the most loved genres in Bollywood today. Bollywood over the years of its existence has given comedy films that everyone considers to be the best. Counting down fifteen Bollywood comedy films, this article talks about fifteen films that you must watch at any cost. These are some of the funniest movies that you cannot even imagine how much you will laugh and be happy after watching them. Let us begin.
List of The Best Bollywood Comedy Films
Now popular Bollywood comedy films like Hera Pheri, Andaz Apna Apna, Golmaal and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, have left their marks due to their funny track and characters. Bollywood has some other comedies but we include our all-time favorite comedy movies in our list.
Hera Pheri (2000)
If we talk about comedies ‘Hera Pheri’ directed by Priyadarshan is one of the best comedies to have happened in Bollywood. The movie was released in the year 2000 with a minimum of Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar & Paresh Rawal in it, resultant three friends, who desperately want to cash in quick money. This is followed by what is a comedy of confusion, a ride that swings, swerves, and leaves one in stitches. The unmatched timing sense of the lead artists and humorous dialogues along with humorous turnabout make ‘Hera Pheri’ a complete non-stop laughing movie. If you have not seen this hilarious movie, then I recommend you put this on your list of comedies to watch.
Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
This movie, which features Aamir Khan and our very own Salman Khan is definitely one of the best comedy movies you can ever watch. The one movie that has superb dialogues, funny and off-beat characters, and plot interchanges are in ‘Andaz Apna Apna,’ each time, it will make you laugh. It remains so fresh and hilarious as it was the third or fourth time you have watched it, earlier. Leading straight from Crime Master Gogo to Teja’s ‘Gogoji,’ everything about this comedy of errors is sheer brilliance. Yeah, jump, go and have as many laughs as you want with this timeless comedy movie.
Gol Maal (1979)
With Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s ‘Gol Maal’ with Amol Palekar and especially Utpal Dutt, ‘Gol Maal’ too is one of the specimens of highly effective and humor saturated situational comedy in which the use of humor is obviously clean. It is the story of young Ramprasad who is done with a twin brother because he does not want to lose his job. This one lie which could be as innocent as telling your friend that you love them, turns into one of the most ludicrous train of events I have ever seen. Excellent cast, great performances, witty screenplay, and the movie having the right amount of comedy still gives ‘Gol Maal’ a status of being benchmark for comedy movies in Bollywood.
Chupke Chupke (1975)
It was also yet another gem of Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s directorial was the movie ‘Chupke Chupke’ starring Dharmenna and Sharmila Tagore. The plot involves a man named Parimal who has been married to a newly wedded wife and he tell her that he is a botany professor. The next scene is him having to pretend to be happy when his wife’s brother visits which was not easy. The stars that have been cast for the roles in this movie are good but as good as Dharmendra is ad-libbing and as much as the role given to him allows him to demonstrate his comedic prowess. Luckily, with Sharmila Tagore singing back to him note for note, ‘Chupke Chupke’ is a splendid, clean family comedy.
Padosan (1968)
The comedy time capsule movie called ‘Padosan’ starring Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu and Mehmood, was among the timeless comedy movies of India with the true story of Bhola’s attempts to woo his neighbor Bindu. It has been always foiled by Chanchal, another man who also has sexual interest on Bindu. During the situation great music by Kishore Kumar and Manna Dey helps like moments of much needed relief. Just the songs on their own and Mehmood’s over the top portrayal of the south Indian music teacher makes ‘Padosan’ a comedy caper you should not miss.
Hungama (2003)
This is one of the best among Priyadarshan’s film ‘Hungama’ a comedy of errors catering to a businessman’s plan to have an affair with a woman who is not his wife. Stress, lack of understanding and fear causes amusing chaos, confusion, and panic. Paresh Rawal, Akshaye Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, and Rimi Sen – everybody does a good job and makes Hungama a perfect film to laugh to get rid of worries.
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)
‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ is evergreen Indian films, the satirical tragicomedy film that features with great Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah & Ravi Baswani. They see themselves as two failed photographers who want to adapt to the level of corruption. When they see a murder, they get involved in a plot they never wanted to. How they deal with all this and survive forms the premise of this exciting and funny comedy series. ’Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro’ has a wonderful bunch of actors, satirical side as well; and the superb dialogues make it a must watch.
Munna Bhai MBBS (2003)
Which genius came up with the idea of making a film about a good old-fashioned gangster who just suddenly decides that he wants to be a doctor, and turn the whole thing into a comedy? Well, it was expected, and what could be more befitting than getting it done by Rajkumar Hirani. Sanjay Dutt as Munna bhai indeed is very funny whether informing medical college or enjoying the company of his wise cracking ‘Circuit’ played by Arshad Warsi. The mix of situational comedy and sweet emotion suddenly echoed making Munna Bhai MBBS a precedent less success story. It also provided Bollywopd one of its most memorable figures.
Chashme Buddoor (1981)
Sai Paranjpye has made this shining comedy with Deepti Naval, Farooque Shaikh, Rakesh Bedi, and Ravi Baswani. TV serial revolves around three friends who live in one apartment and two of them fall in love with the same girl. The comedy quotient 10243 ‘Chashme Buddoor’ shoots up the confusion/agitation level making it an all-time favorite comedy. It is a light, head fluffy romantic comedy with spritely performances and punchy dialogues like the original.
Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006)
A perfect example of a low budget funny movie; Khosla Ka Ghosla is based on the life of a Delhiite Kamal Kishore Khosla who wishes to buy a piece of land in Delhi. Finally, he was just close to it and bam! It gets taken away from him. The following one is his effort to regain the piece of the land from the land grabber. An impressive performance is based on this, with Anupam Kher as Khosla and Boman Irani as Kishan Khurana, who brings a slice of spice to the comedy of the film.
Hulchul (2004)
Here is a full-blown Priyadarshan caper of confusion and chaos that builds scenes of comedy. Akshaye Khanna acts as Jai who has to accept the blame for his friend’s mistake of which he is sleeping with a girl and thus has to pretend to be married with Kaajal, a girl of choice of his grandfather. It goes out of order when his real wife shows up also compounded by a real look alike who is stalking him. Such a sit-com is called ‘Hulchul,’ it is aptly called a situational comedy having a good a package to offer.’
Deewana Mastana (1997)
Deewana Mastana seems to be conceived as a wacky, over-the-top madcap laughter ride featuring comedy mavericks Anil Kapoor and Govinda and director David Dhawan. The movie sees Raja & Bunnu fall in love with Dr. Neha, played by Juhi Chawla, and now the costars propose to the doctor, and there is a lot of comedy and confusion in between. This is a typical formula comedy right out of the 90’s that commands your attention with laughter.
Bheja Fry (2007)
A surprisingly-less conventional comedy; ‘Bheja Fry,’ here depends entirely on the comic prowess of Vinay Pathak. He acts as an income tax officer who turns into the recipient of a group of rich friends planning to start a music society. How he goes on the wrong side fooling them while the movie takes us on a ride of laughter this ’Bheja Fry’ does so wonderfully. This great underdog success story just goes on to capture the audience’s affection repeatedly.
Chachi 420 (1997)
In Chachi 420 Kamal Hassan gets to wear one of his most delightful comedies Jai, who begins dressing as a woman calling himself Chachi 420 to look after his young daughter. A situational comedy; ‘Chachi 420’ is basically the crème de la crème; Jai is forced to continue stalking Chachi in front of her landlord (Om Puri) who wants to marry Chachi for comical results. The best part here is the way tabu portrays Jai’s wife and that is extra fun making it one of the best comedies ever made.
Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010)
An out and out comedy movie; ‘Phas Gaye Re Obama’ revolves around a small-town Gujarati town in recession where an American by name of Om Prakash Nikhanj lives. Most of the times, when trying to get the money people owed him; he finds himself in string of funny incidences. Featuring Rajat Kapoor and Manu Rishi only, this hilarious comedy is an imitation of humor and takes on many problems in an entertaining way. Do not miss it!
Conclusion
Well, those were our handpicked Bollywood comedy films that can make you ROFL & Every film deserves at least one watch. The films that have been brought together by this perfect blend of great stories, excellent acting, and supremely witty and comic dialogues – these films are meant to make you laugh and be joyful as often as you want. They come as wonderful recommendations for a movie marathon, so do call up our friends and watch these shiny jewels of Bollywood. Happy laughing!
FAQs
Here are some suggested frequently asked questions and answers about top Bollywood comedy films:
Who are famous Bollywood comedy actors?
Famous Bollywood comedy actors include Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi Varun, Dhawan, Ranveer Singh, Anshuman Khurana and Kartik Aryan. These guys have done some big franchises of comedy films and are well known for their humor and funny things they do on screen.
What was the first recognized Bollywood comedy picture?
Gentlemen from 1958 starring Kishore Kumar is ordinarily accredited as the initial genuine chuckles providing comic movie in Bollywood. Starring the Kumar trio of brothers (Kishore, Anoop, and Ashok Kumar) it laid the template for all the family comedy adventures to follow.
Are comedies sequels trending in Bollywood?
And in fact, comedy franchises and sequels seem to be common features of modern Bollywood movies. The Indian cinema have been doing comedy so well recently with Golmaal, Dhamaal, Masti, Housefull and Stree sequels. Most sequels star their leading actors and rely on concentrating or expanding character-developing jokes or subplots from prior movies.
Who is the ‘King of Comedy’ in Bollywood?
The Comedy actor Govinda is so greatly appreciated that he is one of the greatest in the history of Hindi cinema. Due to the melodious laughter which his comedy business brings about with his brilliant sense of humor and high energy, he has been decided to be the ‘King of Comedy.’ He has acted in more than 165 movies mostly comedy movies in Bollywood.
