100 Greatest Bollywood Comedy Movies
Comedy is a genre excessively popular in India. Since the Hindi film industry came into existence, a number of comedy films have made us laugh. This space is an in-depth perspective of the best Bollywood comedy movies, past and present.
In India families love to go for movies on weekends. People in India love to watch movies either at home or at the cinema. Bollywood churns out a number of comedy movies each year, and there is a reason for that. Comedy films do exceedingly well at the box office and fill up the cash registers amazingly well. Different genres of comedy are popular in India and directors are well aware of audience preferences. You can keep watching your favorite comedy films over and over again, and every time you watch a favorite film, laughter is uncontrollable.
It’s a known fact that laughter lower levels of stress.
When you watch a movie that has funny moments and humor you forget all your troubles and look at life with fresh perspective. Bollywood comedy films from the past evoke special memories. Situational comedy and slapstick comedy has become hugely popular in the new wave of Bollywood comedy movies. Over the years the comedy genre has evolved tremendously in the Hindi film industry. In-your-face comedies have become exceedingly popular with youth in recent years. Unlike the past where one comedian used to be featured in various scenes in a movie, the new Bollywood comedy movies have many character actors essaying comic roles.
The comic timing of Bollywood actors is loved by Hindi film audiences. The Hindi film industry has had a legacy of great comedians that have sent audiences on a laugh riot. Old Hindi comedy movies bring back beautiful memories and evoke that special nostalgic feeling. The thrill of watching Bollywood comedy movies is like no other. You invariably break into peals of laughter as you watch your favorite comedy every single time. Many standup comedians are playing a prominent part in new Bollywood comedy movies. Few directors in India work towards making only movies. Family entertainers have become exceedingly popular in recent times.
The list below is a detailed showcase of the best Bollywood comedy movies… past and present. Included in this list are action comedy movies, comedy dramas, black comedies, romantic comedy dramas, satirical comedies, and masala comedy … Mentioned in brackets is the year of release.
- Padosan- (1968)
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro- (1983)
- Bombay To Goa- (1972)
- Hera Pheri- (2000)
- Gol Maal- (1979)
- 3 Idiots- (2009)
- Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. - (2003)
- Andaz Apna Apna- (1994)
- Chupke Chupke- (1975)
- Phir Hera Pheri- (2006)
- Angoor- (1982)
- Hungama- (2003)
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai- (2006)
- Barfi- (2012)
- PK- (2014)
- Kissi Se Na Kehna- (1983)
- Dulhe Raja- (1998)
- Jodi No.10- (2012)
- Chotti Si Baat- (1975)
- Piku- (2015)
- Chashme Buddoor- (1981)
- Delhi Belly- (2011)
- All The Best: Fun Begins- (2009)
- Main Tera Hero- (2014)
- Anari No 1- (1999)
- Kya Kool Hii Hum- (2005)
- Dhamaal- (2007)
- Half Ticket- (1962)
- Jab We Met- (2007)
- Golmaal: Fun Unlimited- (2006)
- Garam Masala- (2005)
- Chachi 420- (1997)
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi- (2004)
- Raja Babu- (1994)
- Coolie No 1- (1995)
- Partner- (2007)
- Masti- (2004)
- Chitchor- (1976)
- Deewana Mastana- (1997)
- Khosla Ka Ghosla- (2006)
- No Entry- (2005)
- Awara Pagal Deewana- (2002)
- Chup Chup Ke- (2006)
- Rang Birangi- (1983)
- Pyaar Ka Punchnama- (2011)
- OMG- Oh My God- (2012)
- Mere Brother Ke Dulhan- (2011)
- Baton Baton Mein- (1979)
- Fukrey- (2013)
- Dum Laga Ke Haisha- (2015)
- Bheja Fry- (2007)
- Welcome- (2007)
- Ready- (2011)
- Hulchul- (2004)
- Namastey London- (2007)
- Chashme Baddoor- (2013)
- Bhagam Bhag- (2006)
- Malaamal Weekley- (2008)
- Hasee Toh Phasee- (2014)
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya- (2005)
- Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi- (1997)
- Salaam Namastey- (2005)
- Do Dhooni Char- (2010)
- Ishq- (1997)
- Hero No. 1- (1997)
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi- (1999)
- Yamla Pagla Deewana- (2011)
- Tanu Weds Manu- (2011)
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan- (1998)
- Desi Boyz- (2011)
- Hey Babyy- (2007)
- Dhol- (2007)
- Apna Sapna Money Money- (2006)
- Go Goa Gone- (2013)
- Bluffmaster!- (2005)
- Khiladi 786- (2012)
- Coolie No.1- (1995)
- Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani- (2009)
- Grand Masti- (2013)
- Jolly LLB- (2013)
- Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri- (1990)
- Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum- (2012)
- De Dana Dan- (2009)
- Hadh Kar Di Aapne- (2000)
- Mere Baap Pehle Aap- (2008)
- Biwi No. 1- (1999)
- Jodi No 1. - (2001)
- Khatta Meetha- (2010)
- Entertainment- (2011)
- Housefull - (2010)
- Saajan Chale Sasural- (1996)
- Tere Bin Laden- (2010)
- Ek Aur Ek Gyarah- (2003)
- Hum Hai Kamaal Ke- (1993)
- Happy Ending- (2014)
- Double Dhamaal- (2011)
- Aunty No 1. - (1998)
- Housefull 2- (2012)
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge- (2000)