20 Iconic Bollywood Comedies of all Time
Bollywood. The name itself throws us into a fit of emotion. Whether it’s tragedy, romance, or comedy. Over the course of time, Bollywood has gifted us with many iconic comedies. They still tickle our bones to no end.
Here is the list of 20 such iconic Bollywood comedies to add to your bucket list!
1. Padosan
Starring Mehmood and Kishore Kumar as the main cast, Padosan will leave you in peals of laughter. This iconic comedy tells the story of a simple man from a village who falls in love with his new neighbor. He enlists the help of his musical-theater friends to woo the lovely girl-next-door away from her music teacher.
2. Bombay to Goa
Mala, a young girl, witnesses a murder and boards a bus bound for Goa to escape from the killer. As a result, she meets exciting people from different cultures who make her journey adventurous.
Another Mehmood comedy is full of thrill, one-liners, and great comic timing.
3. Chupke Chupke
The story of a newly wedded husband, who plays a practical joke on his wife’s family with full support from his wife and friends.
Hrishikesh Mukherjee is known for his tragedies like Anand, Anuradha, Ashirwaad. But when he directed comedies, they sure to be classic. One such example is Chupke Chupke.
4. Golmaal (1979)
A man’s simple lie to secure his job escalates into more complex lies when his orthodox boss gets suspicious.
Another Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s comedy that will be enough to split your sides.
5. Satte Pe Satta
The eldest of seven brothers, who run a family farm together, marry a pretty nurse, inspiring his country-bumpkin siblings to follow his example.
This multi-starrer iconic comedy stars some amazing talents like Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Paintal, Sachin Pilgaonkar. A package of a bundle of emotions on the way!
6. Andaz Apna Apna
The story of two slackers who compete for the affections of an heiress. Later on, inadvertently become her protectors from an evil criminal.
If you want a clean and non-vulgar comedy, Andaz Apna Apna is for you. The Salman-Aamir duo would surely be a laughter riot.
7. Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
An idler (Akshay Kumar) must impress a wealthy man to marry her daughter (Juhi Chawla).
It’s Akshay Kumar in a comedy movie. Moreover, it’s a David Dhawan production. You can imagine the guaranteed laughter with this one.
8. Dulhe Raja
K K Singhania is furious that Raja, his enemy, started a restaurant right next to his luxurious hotel. He gets angrier after his daughter Kiran decides to get married to him.
Govinda and comedy. A masterstroke that can never fail!
9. Hungama
The story of a bunch of misfits whose misconceptions about each other’s backgrounds end up in a series of chaotic, yet comic outcomes.
If we’re talking about comedies, Priyadarshan’s name is bound to come. A laughter therapy you never knew, you needed.
10. Mujhse Shadi Karoge
Sameer, fast at losing his temper is re-located to Goa where he falls in love with Rani. But Sameer’s new roommate Sunny, has some plans of his own.
A lighthearted romantic comedy, a must-watch.
11. No Entry
Kishan and Sunny’s life are troubled after their womanizing friend Prem sets them up with a hooker named Bobby, leading to a web of lies and confusions.
This iconic comedy will put you on the edge of your seats with its comic timings!
12. Khosla Ka Ghosla
A Delhi based retired middle-class man tries half-heartedly to get his land back from a swindling property dealer with the help of his sons and their friends.
It doesn’t need anything extravagant to make people laugh. Khosla Ka Ghosla is an example.
13. Munna Bhai Series
You can’t miss out Munna Bhai and circuit when you’re talking about iconic comedies, can you?
14. Bheja Fry
Ranjit, who makes fun of idiots, gets completely annoyed when he invites a tax inspector and a singer to his house.
A plain simple comedy and nothing else!
15. Dhamaal
Four lazy slacker conmen buddies who are jobless, homeless and broke learn about the secret of a hidden treasure from a dying thief and later embark on a race against time to find the mobster’s buried treasure and claim it while being pursued by a determined police inspector who is hellbent to get the treasure all by himself.
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17. Hera Pheri Series
Baburao, Shyam, and Raju. It for sure clicks something in your mind. An iconic comedy you can’t miss.
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20. Golmaal Series
You can’t go wrong with Rohit Shetty and comedy. Golmaal Series is one such example. The stand-alone movies serve you something new with every new one.
Which one do you love the most? What are your favorite iconic comedies from Bollywood? Share with us.
Summary and Posters Source: IMDB
