Best Comedy Movies Bollywood

In today's world, everyone is living a stressful life and taking tension in multitasking to lead the race. That can be considered as one of the reasons that nobody denies watching a comedy movie. A good comedy can make you laugh and feel stress-free for a while in a busy schedule, making you all charged up again. When it comes to Indian audiences, comedy movies are considered Family Movies, which everyone can watch and enjoy family time together, and this is one of the major reasons for the success of the Bollywood comedy films. In today's article, we are providing you with a list of some of the most memorable comedy movies of Bollywood that are still popular among the audiences and that still makes you laugh like anything. For some of us it will be more like going down through the childhood memory lane. So without further ado let's check the list of best comedy movies in Bollywood.

1. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

This is one of the most popular comedy movies in Indian cinema. The story is about two middle-class guys Amar and Prem who are trying to woe the daughters of a millionaire but the story took a turn when Teja a local gangster enter into their life turning it upside down and how the chaos turns into quirky comedy. Though the movie performed average at the theatres now it holds the reputation of a cult classic. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime.

Director - Rajkumar Santoshi

Starring - Amir Khan, Raveena Tandon, Salman Khan, Karishma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal

IMDb Rating- 8/10

Google Users- 91%

2. Gol Maal (1979)

It is considered one of the best comedy movies ever made in Indian cinema. This movie is raved by audiences and critics alike. The story is about Ramprasad (Amol Palekar), who works for Bhavani (Utpal Dutt) and his boss discourages his employees from having any kind of hobby. When Bhavani catches Ramprasad playing hockey, he lies about having a twin, and things take a hilarious turn. The duo of Amol Palekar and Utpal Dutt and their timing of comedy makes the movie even better. You can watch this movie on Sony Liv.

Director - Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring - Amol Palekar, Utpal Dutt, Bindiya Goswami

IMDb Rating- 8.5/10

Google Users- 94%

3. Chupke Chupke (1975)

This movie was released just after the iconic film Sholay and is fondly remembered for the comic chemistry between Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra. The story of the movie is about a husband whose wife is in awe of her brother-in-law for his intelligence. The husband plays a practical joke on his wife's father and takes up the challenge of fooling her brother-in-law. The movie is directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, who is considered a master of situational comedy. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime.

Director - Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring - Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Asrani, Om Prakash

IMDb Rating- 8.3/10

Google Users- 84%

4. Padosan (1968)

This movie is among the top contender on the list of best comedy movies of all time. A simple guy named Bhola falls in love with her beautiful, fashionable neighbour Bindu. He wanted to woo her, and in order to do so, he takes help from his pals as his love interest is getting close to her music teacher. Music and fun hit the right chords, and the singing bouts between Mahmood's (Music Teacher) and Sunil Dutt's (Bhola) characters are legendary. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime.

Director - Jyoti Swarup

Starring - Sunil Dutt, Kishore Kumar, Saira Banu, Mahmood etc

IMDb Rating- 8/10

Google Users- 88%

5. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)

This fun tale is about three brothers. The eldest brother Brijmohan resent women due to his past experiences with his love interest, and all the three brother plan for lifetime bachelorhood, but the story takes a twist when the younger brothers fall in love. The duo of Kishore Kumar and Madhubala turn the romantic interlude into high-tempo comedy. This movie features the three Ganguly brothers, Ashok, Kishore and Anoop and is considered the nuance answer by India to Marx's brothers.

Director - Satyen Bose

Starring - Ashok Kumar, Anoop Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Madhubala etc

IMDb Rating- 7.9/10

Google Users- 89%

6. Bawarchi (1972)

This movie is the family entertainer of Bollywood. The story is about an always bickering Sharma family that was not cool and wanted to work. Still, a quirky, loveable golden-hearted cook comes into the picture, and this multitalented cook takes up the job, but things get twisted when Raghu disappears, and so does the family jewellery. You can watch this movie on Sony Liv.

Director - Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring - Jaya Bahaduri, Rajesh Khanna, Asrani

IMDb Rating- 8.1/10

Google Users- 92%

7. Chashme Buddoor (1981)

It is the perfect college people comedy and deeply relevant to the early 1980s. The story is about three friends who fall for the same girl. Where two of them are womanisers and are surprised that their nerdy friend was successful in winning the heart of a beautiful girl. They try to set a devious and wild plot to break the couple apart, and there follows a turn of hilarious events. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime.

Director - Sai Paranjpye

Starring - Deepti Naval, Farooq Sheikh, Saeed Jaffrey, Ravi Baswani, Rakesh Bedi

IMDb Rating- 7.9/10

Google Users- 90%

8. Angoor (1982)

This movie is based on the novel Shakespeare named "A Comedy of Errors". The story is about two pairs of identical twins that were separated at birth, but years later, they meet, and their lives intertwine in a way that leads to misunderstandings and confusion. This whole chaotic situation is shown in an entertaining, hilarious way. Sanjeev Kumar has arguably given his finest comedy performances. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime.

Director - Gulzar

Starring - Moushumi Chatterjee, Sanjeev Kumar, Deven Kumar, Deepti Naval, Aruna Irani etc

IMDb Rating- 8.3/10

Google Users- 88%

9. Hera Pheri (2000)

It is a Bollywood remake of the Malayalam movie Ramji Rao Speaking which was released in 1989. The story of the movie revolves around the trio of guys living a troublesome life and how they get involved in a case of kidnapping due to a cross-connection call. A Series of hilarious events will make you laugh like anything. The character of Babu Rao, played by Paresh Raval, is still quite famous on social media as a meme material. You can watch this movie on Voot.

Director - Priyadarshan

Starring - Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabbu, Akshay Kumar

IMDb Rating- 8.1/10

Google Users- 85%

10. Munna Bhai MBBS (2003)

It is one of the most popular and loved comedy movies in Bollywood. The character of Munna Bhai is considered to be one of the most iconic characters of modern times. The story of the movie is about a goon who gets himself enrolled in medical school to fulfil the dream of his father. Munna is being helped by his ally circuit and faces Dr Asthana, who is against him. You can watch this movie on Netflix.

Director - Rajkumar Hirani

Starring - Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Dutt, Jimmy Shergill, Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Gracy Singh etc

IMDb Rating- 8.1/10

Google Users- 90%

11. Hungama (2003)

It is a comedy movie directed by the director Priyadarshan who is famous for his comedy movies and kind of ruled the 2000s in comedy movies. It is a remake of his own 1984 Malayalam movie Poochskkoru Mookkuthi (which was based on the Telugu movie Gopal Rao Gari Ammayi, released in 1980). The story of the movie is about a millionaire and his wife who decides to leave their village and settle in the city, but the situation turns comical when they get into mistaken identity, and confusion ensues. You can watch this movie on Disney+ Hotstar.

Director - Priyadarshan

Starring - Akshay Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani, Shoma Anand, Rimi Sen, Shakti Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Tiku Talsania etc

IMDb Rating- 7.6/10

Google Users- 82%

12. Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006

It is a comedy-drama movie that was released in 2006, and it was the directorial debut of Dibakar Banerjee. The story of the movie revolves around a middle-class Delhiite, Kamal Kishore Khosla, whose land is being seized by a builder Khurana. The family attempt to reclaim their land with a clever plan to fool the crook. You can watch this movie on Disney+ Hotstar.

Director - Dibakar Banerjee

Starring - Anupam Kher, Parvin Dabas, Boman Irani, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey

IMDb Rating- 8.3/10

Google Users- 95%

13. Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)

This is the second instalment of the movie Munna Bhai. The first one was a story about a goon trying to fulfil the dream of his father, but the second instalment is all about Gandhigiri. Munna Bhai who is a gangster falls in love with a radio jockey. In order to woo her, he lies about being a true Gandhian. She gets to know the reality, and in order to win her back, he genuinely undergoes the change and starts helping people. You can watch this movie on Netflix.

Director - Rajkumar Hirani

Starring - Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan, Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Dia Mirza etc.

IMDb Rating- 8/10

Google Users- 93%

14. Golmaal Fun Unlimited (2006)

This is the first instalment of the Golmaal movie series. The movie is based on the Gujarati play Aflatoon by Mihir Bhuta, which is based on Marathi play Ghar Ghar by Harsh Shivaharan. The story is about four friends who are out of money and often dupe gullible people. The comedy unfolds itself when they target a middle-aged blind couple and, at the same time, try to woo their neighbour. You can watch this movie on Zee5.

Director - Rohit Shetty

Starring - Ajay Devgan, Sharman Joshi, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen

IMDb Rating- 7.4/10

Google Users- 85%

15. Bheja Fry (2007)

This Indian comedy-drama movie is based on the 1998 French movie Le D�ner de Cons. This movie was also adopted for Hollywood movie Dinner for Schmucks in 2010. Bharat, an aspiring singer, was welcomed by Rajat at his house and later realised what trouble he invited along with him. Though Bharat realises his mess and tries to amend it, it causes more damage. This is the first movie of the trilogy. You can watch it on YouTube.

Director - Sagar Ballary

Starring - Vinay Pathak, Rajat Kapoor, Sarika, Amole Gupte etc

IMDb Rating- 7.6/10

Google Users- 88%

16. Dhamaal (2007)

It is the first movie instalment of the Dhamaal movie series. It is inspired by the movie Rat Race, which is a 2001 American comedy movie that, in turn, was inspired by 1963 classic "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" by Stanley Kramer. The story of the movie is about four lazy friends who venture out to Goa on a race to find a hidden treasure. But all goes wrong when An inspectors get to know about their plan and set out on their trail. You can watch this movie on Zee5.

Director - Indra Kumar

Starring - Ritesh Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jafri, Aashish Chaudhary.

IMDb Rating- 7.4/10

Google Users- 83%

17. Bhul Bhulaiya (2007)

It is a comedy psychological horror movie that was a super hit at the box office. The story of the movie is about an NRI and his wife who visits India to stay at their ancestral house. The house is infamous between the locals and relatives as the ghostly house, and they pay no heed to the warning. As soon as they move in, inexplicably, events cause him to call a friend of his who is a psychiatrist to help solve the mystery. You can watch this movie on Disney+ Hotstar.

Director - Priyadarshan

Starring - Akshay Kumar, Shiney Ahuja, Vidya Balan, Rajpal Yadav, Amisha Patel

IMDb Rating- 7.4/10

Google Users- 80%

18. 3 Idiots (2009)

This comedy movie is one of the most loved and still popular among every age group. It is a coming-of-age comedy-drama movie and was loosely adapted from the novel by Chetan Bhagat, Five Point Someone. It has a message for students and, at the same time, ensures hilarious scenes that will make you laugh like anything. The story is about three friends who belong to different backgrounds and meet each other in the Engineering college. After college Rancho is untraceable, but years later, a bet gives Farhan and Raju a chance to find their long-lost friend, whose existence seems to be elusive. One of the hilarious scenes of the movie was the speech by Chatur. It has a 100% rating on the Rotten Tomatoes. You can watch this movie on Netflix.

Director - Rajkumar Hirani

Starring - Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R. Madhvan, Kareena Kapoor, Omi Vaidya, Boman Irani.

IMDb Rating- 8.4/10

Google Users- 94%

19. Delhi Belly (2011)

It is a comedy-action movie which was released in 2011 and certified as 'A' due to its profanity, sexual content and intense violence. The story is about three roommates who are strugglers and unknowingly become the target of the wrath of a powerful gangster when they misplace an expensive diamond that belongs to him. The score of the movie is imaginative as well as funny. It is likeable for its sheer daftness and goofiness. It is 89% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. You can watch this movie on Netflix.

Director - Abhinay Deo

Starring - Imran Khan, Vir Das, Kunal Roy Kapoor, Shenaz Treasurywala, Poorna Jagannathan

IMDb Rating- 7.5/10

Google Users- 90%

20. Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011)

It is a romantic comedy movie, and it was the first instalment of the two movie series released in 2011. The story is about three friends who are bachelors and roommates. All three of them have different backgrounds and different issues with their girlfriends, showcasing the romantic problem that is faced by the youth of this generation. Trouble starts when they realise that their girlfriends are not only dominating them but are also toxic. The monologue of Kartik Aryan in both the movies of this series is quite popular. You can watch this movie on Netflix.

Director - Luv Ranjan

Starring - Kartik Aryan, Divyenndu, Nushrat Bharuccha, Sonnalli Seygall etc

IMDb Rating- 7.6/10

Google Users- 85%

21. OMG (2012)

It is a comedy-drama movie which was released in 2012. The movie was based on the Gujarati play Kanji Virudh Kanji which in turn was inspired by the Australian movie The Man Who Sued God. The story is about Kanji, whose shop is destroyed due to an earthquake and goes through heavy loss. He decides to sue God in court. Lord Krishna accompanies him to help him fight the lawsuit and expose all the corrupt charlatans. These events restored his faith. You can watch this movie on Netflix.

Director - Umesh Shukla

Starring - Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty etc

IMDb Rating- 8.1/10

Google Users- 78%

22. Jolly LLB (2013)

It is a black comedy movie, and the first instalment of this franchise was released in 2013. The storyline of the movie is inspired by the hit-and-run case of Sanjeev Nanda in 1999 and a minor reference to the Priyadarshini Mattoo's case. The story is about a struggling layer Jolly who is seeking success. He came across the hit-and-run case and decided to fight for the victims to serve them justice. However, the opponent hired Rajpal, a proficient lawyer, against him. You can watch this movie on Disney+ Hotstar.

Director - Subhash Kapoor

Starring - Boman Irani, Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla etc

IMDb Rating- 7.5/10

Google Users- 93%