50 Funniest Bollywood Films ever
by Li_85 | created - 05 Sep 2019 | updated - 09 Sep 2019 | PublicA list of my favourite bollywood comedy films. The list is based on the comedy, not the film. otherwise 3 idiots is the best film. Also from 1990s till 2020. No Satte pe Satte, Chalti ka naam ghadi, Padosan, Namak Halaal, Jaane bhi do yaaron etc
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1. Deewana Mastana (1997)
Not Rated | 140 min | Comedy, Romance
Chaos ensues when a small time crook and a mental patient tries to win heart of a beautiful woman with comical outcomes.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Juhi Chawla, Johny Lever
Votes: 2,943
Simply one of the funniest and most underrated indian films ever. Anil Kapoor, Govinda and Johnny Lever are LEGENDS. Cult classic. Very FUNNY
2. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Not Rated | 160 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Two slackers competing for the affections of an heiress inadvertently become her protectors from an evil criminal.
Director: Rajkumar Santoshi | Stars: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor
Votes: 55,258
One of the biggest Cult classic in indian cinema. Funny as Hell, Amir Khan is Terrific, Salman is Good. Shakti Kapoor and Paresh Rawial are legends, You have to know Bollywood to understand most of the jokes in this film
3. Coolie No. 1 (1995)
Not Rated | 143 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
In order to avenge his insult against wealthy Hoshiarchand Choudhary; Pandit Shaadiram Gharjodhe asks Raju; a coolie by profession to masquerade as a wealthy business tycoon so that he can get marry to Choudhary's daughter Malti.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Harish, Kanchan
Votes: 5,707
Govinda's solo Best and funniest film. Kader Khan is amazing
4. Garam Masala (2005)
Not Rated | 146 min | Comedy, Romance
A rib tickling tale of two flirts who constantly flirt with women despite one of them being engaged. Chaos ensues when the fiancé finds out that her to-be groom is cheating on her.
Director: Priyadarshan | Stars: Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen
Votes: 17,048
Akshay Kumar and John Abraham are brilliant. Funny as hell
5. Dulhe Raja (1998)
Not Rated | 143 min | Comedy
Poor Raja opens a fast food restaurant right opposite a five star hotel run by it's owner Singhania, earning his wrath. The wealthy hotel owner uses all his influence to remove Raja, but in... See full summary »
Director: Harmesh Malhotra | Stars: Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan, Prem Chopra
Votes: 3,260
One of Govinda's Best without David Dhawans help. Kader Khan is Awesome, Johnny Lever is Funtastic and Govinda is the Legend
6. Hera Pheri (2000)
Not Rated | 156 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Three unemployed men look for answers to all their money problems - but when their opportunity arrives, will they know what to do with it?
Director: Priyadarshan | Stars: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabu
Votes: 72,433
Brilliant. Akshay was Fantastic
7. No Entry (2005)
158 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Kishan and Sunny's life are troubled after their womanizing friend Prem sets them up with a hooker named Bobby, leading to web of lies and confusions.
Director: Anees Bazmee | Stars: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu
Votes: 12,781 | Gross: $0.68M
Laugh out loud. Anil Kapoor and Lara were the funniest followed by Salman and then Fardeen.
8. Delhi Belly (2011)
Not Rated | 103 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Three struggling room-mates unknowingly become potential prey of a ruthless gangster.
Directors: Abhinay Deo, Akshat Verma | Stars: Imran Khan, Vir Das, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Shenaz Treasury
Votes: 32,237 | Gross: $1.53M
Naughty but funny
9. Golmaal 3 (2010)
Not Rated | 155 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
In Goa, Pritam meets his love Geeta after many years. They decide to get married but the feud between their respective children creates tension in their marriage.
Director: Rohit Shetty | Stars: Mithun Chakraborty, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor
Votes: 9,624 | Gross: $1.13M
F U N N Y
10. De Dana Dan (2009)
Not Rated | 162 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Two down on their luck men tries to kidnap a wealthy businesswoman's dog to demand a hefty ransom from her. Things goes haywire when the dog goes missing.
Director: Priyadarshan | Stars: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Katrina Kaif, Sameera Reddy
Votes: 10,263 | Gross: $0.94M
Hard not to laugh. Johnny lever and Akshay steal the show
11. Hungama (2003)
Not Rated | 153 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The story of a bunch of misfits whose misconception about each others backgrounds end up in a series of chaotic, yet comic outcomes.
Director: Priyadarshan | Stars: Akshaye Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, Rimi Sen, Paresh Rawal
Votes: 16,722
Unexpected funny film. Paresh Rawail was awesome
12. Heyy Babyy (2007)
Not Rated | 144 min | Comedy, Drama
Three bachelors who are compulsive womanizers find their lives turned upside down when a baby is left at their doorstep. The trio suspect each other of being the father.
Director: Sajid Khan | Stars: Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Vidya Balan
Votes: 15,831 | Gross: $1.21M
L O L. Love this film
13. Housefull 2 (2012)
Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A comedy of errors wherein four men help each other to fool their prospective father-in-laws creating a cascade of confusion and mayhem.
Director: Sajid Khan | Stars: Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Asin Thottumkal, Jacqueline Fernandez
Votes: 15,827 | Gross: $1.50M
Funniest Housefull movie
14. Raja Babu (1994)
161 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A man tries to become a better son after his intended bride rejects him and he learns he was adopted from a poor family.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan
Votes: 3,172
Good film, social drama and funny. Shakti Kapoor and Govinda's chemistry was superb
15. Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)
150 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Four runaway crooks take shelter in a bungalow which is owned by a blind couple.
Director: Rohit Shetty | Stars: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor
Votes: 18,961
The film tat started it. All 4 were funny, but i have to say Sharman Joshi was the funniest, then Arshad, then Ajay and Tusshar
16. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Not Rated | 183 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.
Director: Farhan Akhtar | Stars: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity G Zinta
Votes: 75,751 | Gross: $0.30M
Great movie, with lots of laughs. Amir and Saif were Brill
17. 3 Idiots (2009)
PG-13 | 170 min | Comedy, Drama
Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".
Director: Rajkumar Hirani | Stars: Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Mona Singh, Sharman Joshi
Votes: 434,150 | Gross: $6.53M
One of the best films of all time, lots of laughs
18. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
Not Rated | 156 min | Comedy, Drama
A gangster sets out to fulfill his father's dream of becoming a doctor.
Director: Rajkumar Hirani | Stars: Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Gracy Singh, Boman Irani
Votes: 88,280
Great movie, Family drama with lots of laughs
19. Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
147 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Separated from their wealthy father and each other, two brothers (Sanjay Dutt, Govinda) try to win the hearts of their dream girls.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Pooja Batra
Votes: 3,629
Sanjay Dutt & Govinda had great chemistry. Taaqatwar, Do Qaidi, Jodi no 1, Ek aur ek Gyarah
20. Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990)
Not Rated | 152 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A father and son are conning the whole city of Bombay.
Director: Aziz Sejawal | Stars: Govardhan Asrani, Gulshan Grover, Jamuna, Shakti Kapoor
Votes: 381
Iconic legend Kader Khan was terrific, as well as Shakti K
21. Taqdeerwala (1995)
162 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
A simpleton Suraj stays in a small house with his widowed mother his friend Pandu and a Gopalji when he was a kid his family owned a huge place known as Swarna palace which went into ... See full summary »
Director: K. Muralimohana Rao | Stars: Venkatesh Daggubati, Raveena Tandon, Govardhan Asrani, Laxmikant Berde
Votes: 612
Underrated slapstick comedy. Kader Khan, Anupam Kher, Asrani and Shakti were legends
22. Welcome (I) (2007)
Not Rated | 150 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A man falls in love with a beautiful woman, but later discovers that her brothers are gangsters.
Directors: Anees Bazmee, Mayur K. Barot | Stars: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor
Votes: 25,325 | Gross: $1.09M
Very funny, akshay, anil and nana
23. Kunwara (2000)
134 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Raju meets Urmila in New Zealand. They have a fast romance and things are going well until Raju must make a trip back to India. While he is there, he meets Sharmila, pregnant and jilted by ... See full summary »
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Govinda, Urmila Matondkar, Nagma, Om Puri
Votes: 1,091
Ridiculous but funny
24. Hero Hindustani (1998)
Not Rated | 152 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A man realizes that India is completely alien to his London-raised granddaughter and arranges her marriage there. She gets a guide to pose as her fiance and falls for him.
Director: Aziz Sejawal | Stars: Arshad Warsi, Namrata Shirodkar, Kader Khan, Paresh Rawal
Votes: 377
Arshad warsi displays his comic briliance with Kader K and Shakti stealing the show
25. Shatranj (1993)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dharamraj dislikes women and has told his younger brothers to stay away from them.
Director: Aziz Sejawal | Stars: Jackie Shroff, Juhi Chawla, Mithun Chakraborty, Divya Bharti
Votes: 134
Not many people have seen this, but a remake of Classic Chlati ka naam ghadi. Kader Khan, Mithun, Jackie Shroff were funny as hell
26. Style (2001)
Not Rated | 157 min | Comedy, Musical, Mystery
In an attempt to woo the rich women, two prankster-loving men becomes prime suspects of a murder of a woman.
Director: N. Chandra | Stars: Sharman Joshi, Sahil Khan, Riya Sen, Shilpi Sharma
Votes: 2,246
Surprise super hit which spawned a sequal
27. Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
138 min | Comedy
On discovery of his spouse's infertility, a man starts a search for a new wife.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Rambha, Satish Kaushik
Votes: 761
Extremely Funny
28. Suhaag (1994)
Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Collegian Ajay Sharma was born on 2 April 1968 and lives in Bombay with his widowed mom Asha. He is friendly with fellow-collegian Raj Sinha, from a wealthy family. Ajay often gets beaten ... See full summary »
Director: Kuku Kohli | Stars: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor, Nagma
Votes: 2,040
akshay kumar was funny as hell
29. Aankhen (1993)
Not Rated | 170 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Two good-for-nothing brothers are embroiled in a conspiracy involving a political assassination and try their best to save the country.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Govinda, Chunky Pandey, Raj Babbar, Kader Khan
Votes: 2,285
Funny, Classic
30. Surakshaa (1995)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The diamond ring worn by Kiran catches the attention of two rival outlaws, Jagtap and Dhanraj. Dhanraj dispatches his two men Kiran's Uncle Laxman Singh and Vikram Singh while Jagtap hires ... See full summary »
Directors: Anand, Raju Mavani | Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Aditya Pancholi, Suniel Shetty, Sheeba Agarwal
Votes: 244
Dumb but funny, Kader khan and SAif ali khans chemistry is fab
31. Hero No. 1 (1997)
Not Rated | 134 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Timid Rajesh Malhotra escapes his tyrant father and meets Meena in a foreign land. The two lovers decide to marry, but when Meena's parents object, Rajesh decides to win them over in the quirkiest way.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Kader Khan, Paresh Rawal
Votes: 3,370
LOL
32. Bhagam Bhag (2006)
Not Rated | 157 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The members of a drama troupe fall in trouble when they are framed for a murder. Things go worse when they find their actress committing suicide, which is somehow linked with the murder.
Director: Priyadarshan | Stars: Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta
Votes: 14,894 | Gross: $0.65M
Lame but Funny
33. Joru Ka Ghulam (2000)
Not Rated | 169 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A conman disguises himself as a groom in order to con a wealthy yet a troubled businessman, later reforms his criminal ways to win his ladylove.
Director: Shakeel Noorani | Stars: Govinda, Twinkle Khanna, Kader Khan, Ashok Saraf
Votes: 1,294
34. Dostana (2008)
Not Rated | 145 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two straight guys pretend to be gay in order to secure a Miami apartment. When both of them fall for their roommate Neha, hilarity ensues as they strive to convince one and all that they're gay whilst secretly trying to win her heart.
Directors: Tarun Mansukhani, Punit Malhotra | Stars: Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kirron Kher
Votes: 16,119 | Gross: $1.24M
Very Funny
35. Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
Not Rated | 165 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The spoiled and arrogant brother, Bali, of notorious gangster, Kali Baba, enlists in the National Cadet Corps, and wants to have his way with his fellow-students and trainer, Inder Mohan ... See full summary »
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Govinda, Divya Bharti, Gulshan Grover, Alok Nath
Votes: 1,192
Very Funny
36. Ishq (1997)
161 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Two rich friends, hating the poor, were challenged by their children's love lives. Thus starts the war between love and money.
Director: Indra Kumar | Stars: Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Juhi Chawla, Kajol
Votes: 11,699
amir and ajay had good chemisty, funny
37. Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)
131 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance
Desperate for money, three men plot to kidnap a woman and hold her for ransom.
Director: Eeshwar Nivas | Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Fardeen Khan, Aftab Shivdasani, Sonali Bendre
Votes: 1,813
funny film. aslam bhai (Johnny lever was great), as well as fardeen, aftab, Sonali and saif
38. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
163 min | Comedy, Romance
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.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Amrish Puri
Votes: 16,881
Laughs
39. Masti (2004)
166 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Unhappy with their marriages, best friends, Meet, Prem and Amar, decide to cheat on their wives - but instead become the prime suspects in a murder investigation.
Director: Indra Kumar | Stars: Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Riteish Deshmukh
Votes: 7,005 | Gross: $0.16M
40. Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
Not Rated | 165 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Raj Saxena (Salman Khan) goes to London, expecting his long-lost dad (Rishi Kapoor) to warmly greet him, but things do not go as planned.
Director: David Dhawan | Stars: Rishi Kapoor, Salman Khan, Ameesha Patel, Rati Agnihotri
Votes: 2,832
Funny
41. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Not Rated | 186 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Naina, an introverted, perpetually depressed girl's life changes when she meets Aman. But Aman has a secret of his own which changes their lives forever. Embroiled in all this is Rohit, Naina's best friend who conceals his love for her.
Director: Nikkhil Advani | Stars: Preity G Zinta, Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Jaya Bachchan
Votes: 75,422 | Gross: $1.79M
SRK and Saifs chemistry was Brilliant
42. Ready (2011)
Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
Set in Thailand and India, a case of mistaken identity leads to love, and a man and his family concoct a grand scheme to win over the hearts of a woman and her greedy, conniving uncles.
Director: Anees Bazmee | Stars: Salman Khan, Asin Thottumkal, Paresh Rawal, Mahesh Manjrekar
Votes: 19,611 | Gross: $0.78M
funny
43. Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998)
148 min | Comedy, Romance
Abhyankar (Amrish Puri) is an orthodox head of his family, a retired police officer, he has values which he wants his family to also uphold. As a result of his values, his daughter is ... See full summary »
Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher
Votes: 879
LOL
44. Hulchul (2004)
Not Rated | 149 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A man and woman from feuding families each pretend to fall in love, as part of a revenge plot. Chaos ensues when their fake romance becomes a reality.
Director: Priyadarshan | Stars: Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Lakshmi
Votes: 9,078
Funny
45. Chennai Express (2013)
Not Rated | 141 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A man travelling to Rameswaram via Chennai express for his late grandfather's ashes immersion finds himself in trouble after helping a don's daughter and her cousins board the train.
Director: Rohit Shetty | Stars: Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Sathyaraj, Nikitin Dheer
Votes: 63,540 | Gross: $5.31M
SRK Deepika funny
46. Mr. Bechara (1996)
Not Rated | 140 min | Comedy, Drama
'Mr. Bechara' (Anil Kapoor) is a shy printer and, since the passing of his wife, a single father to his infant son--but his quiet life is shattered by the schemes of Dr. Dayanand (the ... See full summary »
Director: Bhagyaraj | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Heera Rajgopal
Votes: 403
Sri devi and Anil are Fantastic
47. Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (2010)
Not Rated | 155 min | Comedy
A couple's married life is turned upside down when a distant relative overstays in their home.
Director: Ashwani Dhir | Stars: Ajay Devgn, Konkona Sen Sharma, Paresh Rawal, Satish Kaushik
Votes: 6,805
Funny
48. Aashik Aawara (1993)
Drama
Raised by a kindly thief, orphaned Jimmy goes on the run from goons and falls in love with Jyoti, whose father indirectly caused his parents' deaths.
Director: Umesh Mehra | Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Mamta Kulkarni, Mohnish Behl, Rakesh Bedi
Votes: 370
moving on from comedy, romantic comedy. again kader khan was awesome
49. Khel (1992)
152 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Widowed and elderly industrialist Sulakshana Devi allows her business and estate to be taken care of by her nephew, Balwant. Shortly after her return from the overseas her only son, Ravi ... See full summary »
Director: Rakesh Roshan | Stars: Aparajita, Prem Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Vijayendra Ghatge
Votes: 630
Very Funny. Anupam Kher Rocks
50. All the Best: Fun Begins (2009)
144 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The unexpected arrival of his elder NRI brother and assorted characters complicates the life of a Goan male.
Director: Rohit Shetty | Stars: Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu
Votes: 6,985 | Gross: $0.10M
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