TOP 10 COMEDY MOVIES IN BOLLYWOOD

 

Top 10 Comedy Movies in Bollywood That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud

TOP 10 COMEDY MOVIES

Bollywood is renowned for its vibrant and diverse film industry, and comedy has always been a cornerstone of its success. From classic slapstick to witty dialogues and hilarious situations, Bollywood's comedy genre has something for everyone. Here are the top 10 comedy movies that have left audiences in splits and continue to be loved by fans:

COMEDY MOVIE

1. Chupke Chupke (1975)

Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, "Chupke Chupke" is a classic comedy that features an ensemble cast including Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan. The film revolves around a practical joke played by a newlywed couple on their family, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and situations.

Directed by :	Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Written by :	Shakeel Chandra Upendranath Ganguly Gulzar D.N. Mukherjee Biren Tripathy
Based on :	Chhadobeshi by Upendranath Ganguly
Produced by :	Hrishikesh Mukherjee N. C. Sippy
Starring :	Dharmendra Amitabh Bachchan Sharmila Tagore Jaya Bachchan Om prakash Asrani Lily Chakravarty Usha Kiran David Abraham Cheulkar
Cinematography :	Jaywant Pathare
Edited by :	Subhash Gupta Pandit Shridhar Mishra
Music by :	Sachin Dev Burman
Production  company :	Rupam Chitra
Distributed by :	Shemaroo Entertainment
Release date :	11 April 1975
Running time :	127 minutes
Country :	India
Language :	Hindi

2. Padosan (1968)

Another gem from the 60s, "Padosan," directed by Jyoti Swaroop, stars Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu, and Kishore Kumar. The film is a delightful comedy about a man who falls in love with his neighbor and the comedic efforts he makes to win her heart, all while dealing with a meddling friend.

Directed by :	Jyoti Swaroop
Written by :	Rajinder Krishan
Based on :	Pasher Bari by Arun Chowdhury
Produced by :	Mehmood N. C. Sippy
Starring :	Sunil Dutt Saira Banu  Mehmood Kishore Kumar Om prakash
Cinematography :	K. H. Kapadia
Edited by :	D. N. Pai
Music by :	R. D. Burman
Distributed by :	Kailash Dossani Investments Pvt. Ltd. Mehmood Productions
Release date :	29 November 1968
Running time :	157 minutes
Country :	India

3. Hera Pheri (2000)

Directed by Priyadarshan, "Hera Pheri" is a modern comedy classic that stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Sunil Shetty. The film follows three hapless individuals who become entangled in a kidnapping plot and hilariously try to solve their problems while navigating a series of comedic mishaps.

Directed by :	Priyadarsan
Written by :	Neeraj Vora (Screenplay & Dialogues) Anand Vardhan (Adapted Story)
Based on :	Ramji Rao Speaking By Siddique-Lal
Produced by :	A. G. Nadiadwala
Starring :	Akshay kumar Sunil Shetty Paresh Rawal Tabu
Cinematography :	Jeeva
Edited by :	N. Gopalakrishnan
Music by :	Songs: Anu Malik Guest Composers: Lalit Sen Bally Sagoo Background Score:Surinder Sodhi
Production company :	A. G. Films (P) Ltd.
Release date :	31 March 2000
Running time :	138 mins
Country :	India
Language :	Hindi
Budget :	₹ 7.5 crore
Box office :	₹ 17.8 crore

4. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

A cult favorite, "Andaz Apna Apna," directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, features Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, and Karisma Kapoor. The film is a comedy of errors where two bumbling friends try to win the affection of a wealthy heiress while dealing with a host of comedic villains and misunderstandings.

Directed by :	Rajkumar Santoshi
Written by :	Rajkumar Santoshi Dilip Shukla
Produced by :	Vinay Kumar Sinha
Starring :	Aamir Khan Salman Khan Raveena Tandon Karisma Kapoor Paresh Rawal Shakti Kapoor
Cinematography :	Ishwar Bidri
Edited by :	V.N. Mayekar
Music by :	Tushar Bhatia Viju Shah
Distributed by :	Vinay Pictures
Release date :	4 November 1994
Running time :	161 mins
Country :	India
Language :	Hindi

 

5. 3 Idiots (2009)

"3 Idiots," directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is not just a comedy but also a film with a strong message. Starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, the film follows three engineering students and their hilarious and insightful journey through college life, breaking stereotypes along the way.

Directed by :	Rajkumar Hirani
Screenplay by :	Chetan Bhagat
Based on :	Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat
Produced by :	Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Starring :	Aamir Khan R. Madhavan Sharman Joshi Kareena Kapoor Boman Irani Omi Vaidya
Cinematography :	C. K. Muraleedharan
Edited by :	Rajkumar Hirani
Music by :	Score: Sanjay Wandrekar Atul Raninga Shantanu Moitra Songs: Shantanu Moitra
Production  company :	Vinod Chopra Films
Distributed by :	Reliance Big Pictures
Release date :	25 December 2009 (India)
Running time :	171 minutes
Country :	India
Language :	Hindi
Budget :	₹55 crore
Box office :	₹400.61 crore

6. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)

Another hit from Rajkumar Hirani, "Munna Bhai M.B.B.S." stars Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, and Boman Irani. The film tells the story of a lovable gangster who decides to become a doctor to fulfill his father's dreams, leading to a series of funny and heartwarming situations. 

Directed by :	Rajkumar Hirani
Screenplay by :	Rajkumar Hirani Vidhu Vinod Chopra Abbas Tyrewala(dialogues)
Produced by :	Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Starring :	Sunil Dutt Sanjay Dutt Gracy Singh Jimmy Sheirgill Arshad Warsi Rohini Hattangadi Boman Irani
Cinematography :	Binod pradhan
Edited by :	Pradeep Sarkar Rajkumar Hirani
Music by :	Score: Sanjay Wandrekar Songs: Anu Malik
Production companies :	Entertainment One Vinod Chopra Films
Distributed by :	AA Films
Release date :	19 December 2003 (India)
Running time :	157 minutes
Country :	India
Language :	Hindi
Budget :	100-120 million
Box office	est. ₹562.8 million

7. Gol Maal (1979)

Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, "Gol Maal" is a timeless comedy featuring Amol Palekar and Swaroop Sampat. The story revolves around a man who invents a fictitious twin brother to cover up his secretive lifestyle, resulting in a series of comic misunderstandings.

Directed by :	Rohit Shetty
Written by :	Neeraj Vora
Based on :	Ghar Ghar by Harsh Shivsharan
Produced by :	Dhilin Mehta Parag Sanghvi
Starring :	Ajay Devgan Tusshar Kapoor Arshad Warsi Sharman Joshi Rimi Sen Paresh Rawal
Cinematography :	Aseem Bajaj
Edited by :	Steven H. Bernard
Music by :	Songs: Vishal-Shekhar Score: Sanjoy Chowdhury
Production : companies :	Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision K Sera Sera
Distributed by :	AA films
Release date :	14 July 2006
Running time :	142 minutes
Country :	India
Language :	Hindi
Budget :	₹15 crore
Box office :	₹41.25 crore

8. Housefull (2010)

Directed by Sajid Khan, "Housefull" stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Deepika Padukone. The film is a laugh riot that follows a man who, in his quest for happiness, gets entangled in a web of lies and comical situations involving his friends and family.

Directed by :	Sajid Khan
Written by :	Anvita Dutt (dialogue)
Screenplay by :	Milap Zaveri Sajid Khan Vibha Singh
Story by :	Sajid Nadiadwala
Produced by :	Sajid Nadiadwala
Starring :	Akshay Kumar Ritesh Deshmukh Arjun Rampal Lara Dutta Deepika Padukone Jiah Khan Boman Irani Lilette Dubey Randhir Kapoor Chunky Pandey Malaika Arora
Cinematography :	Vikas Sivaraman
Edited by :	Rameshwar S. Bhagat
Music by :	Songs: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Background Score: Sandeep Chowta
Production company :	Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Distributed by :	Eros International
Release date :	30 April 2010
Running time :	155 minutes
Country :	India
Language :	Hindi
Budget :	30 crore
Box office :	est. 124.50 crore

9. Choti Si Baat (1976)

Directed by Rajkumar, "Choti Si Baat" features Amol Palekar and Vidya Sinha. The film is a comedy of manners, where a timid man tries to win over the woman he loves while dealing with the aggressive advances of a military officer, leading to a series of funny encounters.

Directed by :	Basu Chatterjee
Written by :	Sharad Joshi , Basu Chatterjee (dialogue)
Screenplay by :	Basu Chatterjee
Produced by :	B. R. Chopra
Starring :	Amol Palekar Vidya Sinha Ashok Kumar Asrani
Cinematography :	K. K. Mahajan
Edited by :	V N Mayekar
Music by :	Salil Chaudhury
Production  company :	B. R. Films
Distributed by :	B. R. Films
Release date :	9 January 1976
Country :	India
Language	Hindi

                 10. Khatta Meetha (1978)

Another Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic, "Khatta Meetha" stars Ashok Kumar, Aarti Devi, and Akshaye Khanna. The film humorously explores the lives of two elderly people who get married and the comedic challenges they face as they blend their families and lives together.

Directed by :	Priyadarshan
Written by :	Adapted Story and Screenplay: Priyadarshan Dialogues: Jay Master
Story by :	Sreenivasan
Based on :	Vellanakalude Nadu by Sreenivasan
Produced by :	Cape Of Good Films
Starring :	Akshay Kumar Trisha Urvashi Sharma Rajpal Yadav
Cinematography :	V. Manikandan
Edited by :	Arun Kumar
Music by :	Songs: Pritam Guest Composers: URL Shani Arshad Background Score: Ouseppachan
Production companies :	Hari Om Entertainment Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited
Distributed by :	Eros International
Release date :	23 July 2010
Running time :	158 minutes
Country :	India
Language :	Hindi
Budget :	₹35 crore
Box office :	₹62.79 crore

 

Conclusion

These Bollywood comedy films are not just about making you laugh but also about connecting with relatable characters and situations. Whether you're in the mood for classic humor or modern-day comedy, these films offer a delightful escape and a good dose of laughter.