When it comes to Bollywood comedy movies, Bollywood knows just how to make them funny. These films are known for their guaranteed slapstick and witty dialogues that can make anyone laugh out loud. Laughter is a universal language; therefore, Bollywood has mastered the art of incorporating it into its engaging stories. Here is a journey through some of the most iconic laugh-out-loud films that continue to be celebrated as all-time classics.
Golden Oldies: Setting the Stage for Laughter
Gol Maal (1979)
- Year of Release : 1979
- Director : Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Producer : N. C. Sippy
- Actor : Utpal Dutt, Amol Palekar
- Actress : Bindiya Goswami
- Box Office Revenue : 7 crore
- IMDB Rating : 8.5/10
An evergreen Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s masterpiece on the situational comedy which revolved around Amol Palekar making up an imaginary twin brother to avoid eviction but what followed was hilarious. It still stands as one of the benchmarks in wholesome humour with strong performances and an unforgettable script.
Padosan (1968)
- Year of Release: : 1968
- Director : Jyoti Swaroop
- Producer : Mehmood, N. C. Sippy
- Actor : Sunil Dutt, Mehmood, Kishore Kumar, Om Prakash
- Actress : Saira Banu
- Box Office Revenue : $330-$410
- IMDB Rating : 8.1/10
- Writer : Rajinder Krishan
Jyoti Swaroop uses this satirical comedy film to address infidelity and double standards with a touch of humour. Sunil Dutt finds himself between his too-righteous wife and his Neighbour leading to several comedies. People still love it with its catchy songs as well as clever lines.
Chupke Chupke (1975)
- Year of Release: 1975
- Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Producer: Hrishikesh Mukherjee, N. C. Sippy
- Actor: Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, , Om Prakash, Lily Chakravarty, David, Abraham Cheulkar
- Actress: Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bachchan, Usha Kiran
- Box Office Revenue: Shakeel Chandra, Upendranath Ganguly, Gulzar, D.N. Mukherjee, Biren Tripathy
- IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
Hrishikesh Mukherjee does it again in this heartwarming movie about a young man who pretends to be deaf-mute so that he can win over his love interest’s father. Dharmendra played the bumbling protagonist while Amitabh Bachchan showed up as an effeminate singer in cameo roles – two comic highlights among others. “Chupke Chupke” exemplifies family-friendly entertainment at its best.
Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986)
- Year of Release: : 1986
- Director: : Basu Chatterjee
- Producer: : Ramesh Ningoo, Sushil Gaur
- Actor: : Anil Kapoor
- Actress: : Amrita Singh
- IMDB Rating: : 7.5/10
Basu Chatterjee made a saccharine and joyful film capturing what arranged marriages mean within Indian cultural boundaries. Anang Desai acted as a middle-aged person who falls in love with a younger woman; ultimately coming up with a hilarious plan to marry her. “Chameli Ki Shaadi” is an endearing comedy, which also carries bits of social contentment.
Angoor (1982)
- Year of Release: 1982
- Director: Gulzar
- Producer: Jai Singh
- Actor: Sanjeev Kumar, Deven Verma,
- Actress: Deepti Naval, Aruna Irani, Moushumi Chatterjee
- Box Office Revenue: 36,00,000
- IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
- Writer: Gulzar
The work is an enchanting adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors”. Sanjeev Kumar played two roles as identical twins whose meeting results in comical disorders. The movie has a high-speed plot and humour-filled conversations that make sure you get tickled down your ribs.
The 90s: A Golden Age for Comedy
Andaaz Apna Apna (1994)
- Year of Release: 1994
- Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
- Producer: Vinay Kumar Sinha
- Actor: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan
- Actress: Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor
- Box Office Revenue: ₹86.5 million
- IMDB Rating: 8/10
This Rajkumar Santoshi’s film became a cult classic where two brothers (Aamir Khan and Salman Khan) fight over Raveena Tandon’s character who happens to be a wealthy girl. The movie’s jumbled-up storyline and slapstick humour keep viewers laughing all the way through. Paresh Rawal was particularly memorable in this movie as an eccentric villain.
Hera Pheri (2000)
- Year of Release: 2000
- Director: Priyadarshan
- Producer: A. G. Nadiadwala
- Writer: Neeraj Vora
- Actor: Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabu
- Box Office Revenue: ₹ 17.8 crore
- IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
Priyadarshan’s laugh-a-minute comedy revolves around three jobless men (Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal) who find an opportunity to become rich overnight. This film is known for its witty dialogues and humorous plots with some famous lines and memes still being used today.
Coolie No. 1 (1995)
- Year of Release : 1995
- Director : David Dhawan
- Producer : Vashu Bhagnani
- Actor : Govinda, Harish Kumar, Kader Khan, Mahesh Anand, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Shakti Kapoor
- Actress : Karisma Kapoor, Kanchan
- Box Office Revenue : ₹21.22 crore
- IMDB Rating : 6.6/10
David Dhawan’s slapstick comedy shows Govinda at his best as he poses as a coolie pretending to be a rich man to win Karisma Kapoor). Classic Bollywood comedy movies lovers love this film because it has chaotic energy, over-the-top jokes, fun dance sequences plus catchy tunes.
The New Millennium: Modern Takes on Comedy
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
- Year of Release : 2003
- Director : Rajkumar Hirani
- Producer : Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Actor : Sanjay Dutt
- Actress : Sonam, Gracy Singh
- Box Office Revenue: ₹562.8 million
- IMDB Rating : 8.1/10
Rajkumar Hirani delivered his heartwarming comedy about the criminal Munna Bhai (Sanjay Dutt) who joins a medical college to impress a girl (Gracy Singh). The film combines humour with social aspects and Sanjay Dutt has been able to act out the leading role in the most endearing way making it a modern classic.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
- Year of Release : 2006
- Director : Rajkumar Hirani
- Producer : Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Actor : Sanjay Dutt , Arshad Warsi
- Actress : Vidya Balan
- Box Office Revenue : ₹127.55 cr.
- IMDB Rating : 8/10
Sanjay Dutt’s sequel in his Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. series took viewers back to the time of Mahatma Gandhi and made them face non-violence teachings. This is a film that uses comedy, more often through heartwarming moments, and also lightens social issues.
3 Idiots (2009)
- Year of Release : 2009
- Director : Rajkumar Hirani
- Producer : Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Actor : Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya, Boman Irani
- Actress : Kareena Kapoor
- Box Office Revenue : ₹400.61 crore
- IMDB Rating : 8.4/10
Rajkumar Hirani has another accomplished comedy about the Indian education system with a hint of satire. Aamir Khan is an unconventional mechanical engineering student who contests standard learning techniques in science. Incorporating humorous elements with serious discussion on societal aspects makes this film funny but thought-provoking.
Vicky Donor (2012)
- Year of Release : 2012
- Director : Shoojit Sircar
- Producer : John Abraham, Sunil Lulla, Ronnie Lahiri
- Actor : Ayushmann Khurrana, Annu Kapoor
- Actress : Yami Gautam, Dolly Ahluwalia
- Box Office Revenue : ₹68.32 crore
- IMDB Rating : 7.8/10
Shoojit Sircar offers us a fun twist on sperm donation as he auditions Ayushmann Khurrana to play donors for sterile couples in this ironic piece. It has intelligent writing, relatable characters and an adorable performance by Ayushman; together they offer new angles on contemporary comedy.
Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)
- Year of Release : 2017
- Director : Ashwini Iyer Tiwari
- Producer : Vineet Jain, Renu Chopra, Renu Ravi Chopra
- Actor : Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkumar Rao
- Actress : Kriti Sanon
- Box Office Revenue : ₹ 58.75 crore
- IMDB Rating : 7.5/10
This is such a hilarious romantic comedy set in a small town by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari where Kriti Sanon gets trapped between two men, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao while trying to figure out who wrote a love letter. It has comic dialogues, eccentric characters and a strange little town ambiance which bring about a great sense of humor.
Badhaai Ho (2018)
- Year of Release : 2018
- Director : Amit Ravindranath Sharma
- Actor : Ayushmann Khurrana, Sanya Malhotra, Gajraj Rao
- Actress : Neena Gupta
- Box Office Revenue : ₹221.44 crore
- IMDB Rating : 7.9/10
Amit Sharma’s feel-good comedy on middle-aged pregnancy avoids sexual innuendos while Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao shine as parents awaiting their third child to the disbelief of their son played by Ayushmann Khurana whose performance was excellent. The film becomes praised due to its heart-warming message grounded on real-life events as well as relatable situations thus making it be rated highly by fans as well as reviewers.
Beyond the Mainstream: Gems of Independent Comedy
Andaz Apna (2003)
Here is a different comedy by Pradeep Sarkar that looks at three filmmakers trying to make it independently. This low-budget indie flick boasts an impressive cast including Saif Ali Khan, Lara Dutta and Pahlaj Nihalani who provide a humorous angle towards some trials and dreams of people entering this industry.
Delhi Belly (2011)
- Year of Release : 2011
- Director : Abhinay Deo
- Producer : Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao, Ronnie Screwvala
- Actor : Imran Khan, Vir Das, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Poorna Jagannathan, Shenaz Treasurywala, Vijay Raaz
- Box Office Revenue : ₹ 114 crore
- IMDB Rating : 7.6/10
Black comedy directed by Abhinay Deo reveals the story of the roommates with food poisoning Imran Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur and Vir Das. The film might have been too daring in its outrageous humour and adult themes but all these combined made it a cult following because of its bold attempt on slapstick comedy.
Hunterrr (2015)
- Year of Release : 2015
- Director : Harshavardhan Kulkarni
- Producer : Kirti Nakhwa, Rohit Chugani, Ketan Maru, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap
- Actor : Gulshan Devaiah, Sai Tamhankar, Veera Saxena
- Actress : Radhika Apte
- Box Office Revenue : ₹11.2 crore
- IMDB Rating : 7/10
Harshvardhan Kulkarni is about Vikram Bhatt, a middle-aged professor addicted to porn movies. It is one movie which explores the dark sides of the human mind using unconventional themes thus making it stand out among many other Bollywood comedies.
Read More: Latest Bollywood Movies Download for Free -Hdmoviesdownloadhub | New Bollywood Movies 2023 all List
The Legacy of Laughter
These films just scratch the surface of what Bollywood has done in terms of comedies. However, from old classics with timeless jokes to modern stories that deal with social issues head-on, there is always something new for fans in this genre worldwide. These movies do not simply entertain but reflect changing Indian society and therefore have an important impact on audiences making them all-time classics. The comedic tradition in Bollywood has kept pace with the times by incorporating current trends and themes into storylines while retaining some traditional elements. With so many talented actors, directors and writers available now or coming up soon, Bollywood comedy movies seem like they are bound to be funny for many years ahead – no less than they used to be before.