Top 10 Bollywood Comedy Movies
Comedy has been an integral part of Bollywood since its inception, offering audiences a diverse range of humor, from slapstick to satirical. Over the years, the industry has produced timeless comedies that continue to entertain audiences. Here’s a look at the top 10 Bollywood comedy movies that have left an enduring impact.
- Chup Chup Ke (2006):
Director: Priyadarshan Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Paresh Rawal IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 Budget: 12 crore INR
Plot: Chup Chup Ke follows the misadventures of Jeetu, played by Shahid Kapoor, whose failed suicide attempt leads to a case of mistaken identity by two fishermen. The resulting comedy of errors is both entertaining and heartwarming.
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006):
Director: Neeraj Vora Cast: Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 Budget: 18 crore INR
Plot: A sequel to Hera Pheri, this film reunites the trio of Raju, Shyam, and Babu Bhaiya in another hilarious tale of wealth, scams, and misunderstandings.
- Hungama (2003):
Director: Priyadarshan Cast: Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 Budget: 6 crore INR
Plot: Hungama weaves a comedic tale of mistaken identities and misunderstandings when a group of individuals gets entangled in a web of chaos.
- Andaz Apna Apna (1994):
Director: Rajkumar Santoshi Cast: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor IMDB Rating: 8/10 Budget: 2.9 crore INR
Plot: This classic comedy follows the hilarious antics of two individuals, Amar and Prem, as they vie for the affections of a wealthy heiress, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings.
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S (2003):
Director: Rajkumar Hirani Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani IMDB Rating: 8.1/10 Budget: 10 crore INR
Plot: Munna Bhai, a street thug, poses as a medical student to fulfill his parents’ expectations, leading to a heartwarming and humorous journey.
- Hera Pheri (2000):
Director: Priyadarshan Cast: Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal IMDB Rating: 8.1/10 Budget: 7.5 crore INR
Plot: Three individuals desperate for money find themselves in a series of comedic situations, including a kidnapping, in this iconic comedy.
- Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006):
Director: Dibakar Banerjee Cast: Boman Irani, Vinay Pathak, Anupam Kher IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 Budget: 3.75 crore INR
Plot: A middle-class family’s struggle to reclaim their land from a powerful builder forms the backdrop of this witty and socially relevant comedy.
- Angoor (1982):
Director: Gulzar Cast: Sanjeev Kumar, Deepti Naval, Deven Verma IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 Budget: 25 lac
Plot: Angoor revolves around the lives of two sets of identical twins separated at birth, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings when they reunite as adults.
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983):
Director: Kundan Shah Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Satish Shah, Ravi Baswani IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 Budget: 9 lac
Plot: This satirical comedy follows two friends who inadvertently get involved in exposing corruption and bribery, leading to a chaotic and humorous sequence of events.
- Gol Maal (1979):
Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee Cast: Amol Palekar, Utpal Dutt, Bindiya Goswami IMDB Rating: 8.5/10 Budget: 1 crore INR
Plot: Gol Maal tells the story of a young man who creates a fictional twin to secure a job, leading to a comedy of errors when his lie becomes more complex than he anticipated.
Conclusion:
These timeless Bollywood comedies continue to evoke laughter and resonate with audiences, showcasing the enduring charm and creativity of Indian cinema in the comedy genre. From classic slapstick humor to witty social commentaries, these films have left an indelible mark on the history of Bollywood comedy.