There was a time not too long ago when comedy films were popular attractions at the box office. In recent times though, the trend has shifted from situational comedy films like ‘Hungama’ and ‘Garam Masala’ to slapstick over-the-top disasters like ‘Humshakals’ and ‘Besharam’.
Classics like ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ and ‘Hera Pheri’ are films that almost everyone has seen. So we pick 3 comedy films that you should watch this weekend, films that weren’t outrageously funny classics, but super-entertaining nonetheless.
Garam Masala: Like the actor-director duo of Govinda and David Dhawan in the 90s, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan worked in several films together – most of them were box office hits. Garam Masala was a thoroughly entertaining film that works only because of Akshay’s incredible comic timing. His chemistry with John Abraham and Paresh Rawal’s hilarious act ensured that the film was a runaway hit at the box office. The story is about Mac (Akshay) and Sam (John). Sam gets a promotion and goes on quick vacation. When he returns he finds a loser like Mac dating three women - Deepti (Daisy Bopanna), Puja (Nargis Bagheri) and Sweety (Neetu Chandra). What follows is utter chaos, a comedy of errors and situations. You can watch the movie below!
Haseena Maan Jayegi: Govind, Sanjay Dutt, Kader Khan, Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal in a David Dhawan film! It simply cannot get bigger or better than this. A bunch of extremely talented actors with outstanding comic timing in a film that you can watch a hundred times and still love every scene and dialogue. If you haven’t watched Haseen Maan Jayegi, you must! The story is about Sonu (Sanjay Dutt), Monu (Govinda) and their father Amirchand (Kader Khan).
No Entry: Arguably the best film that Anees Bazmee has directed in his career, No Entry stars Salman Khan in a special appearance. The film though, belongs to Anil Kapoor. Fardeen Khan does a decent job, and so do the leading ladies. No Entry went on to be the biggest blockbuster of 2005 and would find a place in the Top 5 comedy films made between 2005 – 2009, when comedy was the most popular genre at the box office.
Akshay Kumar is King of Comedy
Missing those Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag type Films We Want to see Akki in Hera-Pheri 3
Dhamaal is the best comedy movie
Happy Ending is coming this week, looks like a good comedy film
No entry wasn’t a blockbuster though, it was a super hit
no entry is best comedy and i want no entry sequel right now
Garam Masala is arguably the most entertaining comedy film by Akshay sir.What a performance by Akshay sir.
One of the most funniest scenes is where Mac and Sam took Neha Dhupia to a restaurant.What a laugh riot
Some more comedy films which can also be enjoyed.
1. Hera Pheri and Awara Paagal Deewana: Paresh Rawal gave one his best performances in both films. In fact it wont be wrong to say that both films worked mainly because of Paresh Rawal.
2. MunnaBhai Series: Humor with message thats what Munaa bhai is all about. Munna-Circuit is arguably the best bromantic jodi of bollywood.
3. Golmaal (Both 1979 & 2006): Golmaal 1979 is a laugh riot. Very simple story and exceptional performances. It can be watched “n” no. of times it’s that good. Also Amol Palekar won filmfare best actor award for the same which is very rare for comedy films. (Also a remake of it was tried in 2012 in Bol Bachchan and it was simply pathetic, Disastrous remake).
Also 2006 Golmaal directed by Rohit shetty was again complete laugh riot. Had no story but comedy was very good. None of Rohit Shetty’s movie has been able to match the standard of comedy set by Golmaal 2006.
Akshay and Govinda are truly the best in comedy.
Kill dill opening day collections= 6.5cr.
YLJK lifetime collections= 40lac.
POWER OF KINGG….
My favorite: Garam Masala…
and to be fair,it was Akki’s best performance!!!
Priyadarshan is the best comedy director by a long way for me…
His films are situational comedies with a feel good sense.
Do watch his most underrated film: Chup Chup ke starring Shahid and Kareena..loved it!
that was a golden phase of comedy movies now comedy movies doesn’t work that much
housefull 2 is the last best comedy movie which was enjoyed by everyone
The level of comedy films has really fallen in recent years..
They are trying to make loud and slapstick comedies which are unfunny…
Entertainment was a disappointment for me,akki did’nt had to do much..
and Humshakals was a torture!
My fav. comedy films:
1) Golmaal:Fun Unlimited
2) Garam Masala
3) Hera Pheri
4) Welcome
5) Dhamaal
6) Mujhse shadi karogi
7) Chup Chup ke
8) Heyy Baby
9) Khatta Meetha
10) Housefull 2
PS:Have’nt watched No entry and AAA…
@indicine- i thought sallu wz d lead actor in no entry
I have watched No Entry and half parts of Garam Masala. Both were entertaining.
Don’t know about others, but I personally enjoyed “Heyy Baby”. But I didn’t like “Entertainment” which was a waste of time.
@babaji…ya all of them r the best but i think u didnt watch hungama. It should be in ur list.
andaz apna apna and hera pheri are in a different league
No Entry is the best out of those IMO.
@Chulli – Salman had an extended appearance in the film, main characters were Anil’s and Fardeen’s.
@Chulli, See Salman’s charms, aura & screen presence! He was in special appearances both in KKHH & No Entry. But he has overshadowed the lead actors so much so that the industry people & the critics have started crediting Salman for the successes of the movie. No need to even talk Karan Arjun & Hum Tum Hare Sanam in which he has totally overshadowed your king beyond any doubts.
And No Entry was promoted as though Salman was playing the main lead. His two songs in the were highlight of the promos of the film.
Boney Kapoor credits Salman for such s humongous success of the movie!
@Babaji ka thullu, no matter how old and wise you get, you can’t simply abandon your hypocrisy. You have not AAA & NO ENTRY & commenting on Comedies???? Most of them are Akki films in your list! Shame!
But you simply keep quiet when Nipun bashes Akki from left to right. But when others especially Arjun Kapoor does, you can’t tolerate it. I am saying not because I like Arjun Kapoor but to point out your hypocrisy!
My favorite Comedy films post 1990s:
1) Aankhen
2) Andaz Apna Apna
3) Hero No.1
4) Hera Pheri
5) Munna Bhai MBBS
6) Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
7) Phir Hera Pheri
8) No Entry
9) Laagi Raho Munna Bhai
10) Garam Masala
11) Partner
12) 3 Idiots
13) Golmaal
14) All The Best
15) CE though it is not a full-fledged comedy
Some more partial Comedies I have liked:
Ishq
Biwi No.1
MPKK
Awara Pagal Deewana (Scenes between Paresh Rawal & Johnny Lever are simply out of the world)
My favorite out and out comedy films of 20th century – (top 4 in no particular order)
Golmaal: Fun Unlimited
Hera Pheri
Dhamaal
Munna Bhai MBBS
These 4 films were total laugh riots and I have watched them multiple times.
Rest of the comedy films that I liked –
Many Govinda starrers (Partner, Raja series etc)
Many Akshay starrers (Welcome, Houseful, Bhulaiya, Garam Masala, Hey Baby etc)
3 Idiots
Partner
Bheja Fry
Hungama
APKGK
YPD
All the Best
Pyar Ka Punchnama
Old one’s (before 2000)-
Chachi 420
AAA
Padosan
JBDY
Chupke Chupke
Gol Maal
Cult comedy andaz apna from the 2 legends
Welcome is best work Of Aniz
All the best is the best comedy movie by Rohit shetty after golmaal series
@babaji ka thullu chup chup ke movie was one of the best comedy movie of last decade…dont know why it underperformed. ….
my most favourite comedy movies
In nearly all govinda dawid dhawan movies n AAA
in last decade
chup chup ke
hera pheri
no entry
Oh I forgot to hilarious movies
1) style
2) I knw very few have watched this movie but I will recommend to all this very small budget B grade looking movie
Nayee padosan……completely hilarious
If i have to pick 3 best comedy movies of all time, then i will go with:- 1.half ticket(kishore kumar, madhubala), 2. Chupke chupke(dharamendra, big b directed by hrishikesh mukherjee), 3. Andaz apna apna.. These are my all time best comedy movies..
Mine top fav comedy films
1). Golmaal 1 , even rohit shetty can’t recreate its magic… The first time I watched it my stomach hurted so badly laughing
2). Hera pheri – simply one of the greatest comedy movie ever…raju, babu bhaiya, syam are crazy
3). Dhamaal – laugh riot
4). Awara pagal deewana- akki,suneil n paresh sir steal the show
5). No entry – the be positive scene is completely crazy
6). Welcome- nana n anil kapoor simly outstanding
Special mention for kauva biryani scene watch it you haven’t movie is run of Abhishek bachan
whenever i see that 10 crore scene between sanjay dutt and that cute baby i rofl… Dhamaal !!! where is dabloo(W) ? ye dabloo kahan hai?