Comedy movies are adored by all because life is challenging enough and at the end of the day we all seek something to make us happy (or, to make us drop down laughing). Bollywood is no short of such gems that become our favorite as we keep going back to them again and again over the years – never getting bored or tired of laughing. In this article, we have brought to you five of our favorite comedy movies in Bollywood that will no doubt have you struggling to breathe with its spot on humor, outstanding dialogue delivery and world class expressions. Read on!
Hera Pheri (2000)
We don’t think many comedy movies in Bollywood topped the level of Hera Pheri or its sequel Phir Hera Pheri (2006). With Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal in the lead, this movie became a cult classic and went on to win multiple filmfare awards. The movie revolves around three lower middle-class residents who are in desperate need of money – which leads to some seriously funny situations. Hera Pheri will become your absolute favorite and will never be too much even after multiple watches. Moreover, you would relate more to the rapidly spreading sticker and meme game revolving around this movie!
Chup Chup Ke (2006)
Directed by Priyadarshan, Chup Chup Ke is a masterpiece of a movie that has everything from drama and comedy to emotions and morals. The storyline doesn’t really make much sense but it does succeed in providing back to back comedy which will have you laughing non-stop. This movie is a family entertainer and has comedy legends like Rajpal Yadav and Paresh Rawal who steal the cake with their expressions and dialogue delivery. Chup Chup Ke follows the story of a debt-ridden man who fakes his own suicide leading to a lot of confusion and hilariously funny scenes. Add it to your comedy movies Bollywood list and watch it the next time you feel like having a good laugh!
Welcome (2007)
Another family entertainer, Welcome is one of the first comedy movies in Bollywood that come to mind when thinking about some of the treasures that this industry has produced. The brilliant cast of this movie like Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Sanjay Mishra take it to the top of its game. It is entertaining, hilarious, oozes talent and is just unforgettable. Welcome is a story of mafia brothers on a mission to give their sister in marriage to a respectable household. And they have their own hilariously comical way of doing so! This movie is definitely a must watch.
Dhamaal (2007)
When four broke and homeless people learn about some hidden treasure, they are determined to find it no matter what. This easy way of becoming rich leaves room for many comical scenes that have us struggling to breathe. Dhamaal as a movie is a no brainer and is designed just to make you laugh – and guess what, it succeeds! The script, dialogue delivery and facial expressions of the actors all combine to present us with this work of art. And above all, everytime you watch it will feel brand new because it never gets boring.
De Dana Dan (2009)
The last on our list of comedy movies in Bollywood is De Dana Dan but it is also the best! In its run time of almost three hours, there will hardly be a minute that you won’t be laughing. And what makes this movie the absolute best is of course the endless list of talented actors who enrich this movie with their presence. Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal – all comedy legends packed in one comedy movie. If there is one movie that you are going to watch from our recommendations, let it be De Dana Dan!
