By Maansi V

Copyright gqindia

Sometimes, all you need is a good laugh to lift your mood. And, Bollywood has always delivered when it comes to comedy. From timeless classics with witty one-liners to modern-day laugh riots filled with chaos and confusion, Bollywood has a treasure trove of movies that guarantee non-stop giggles and prove that laughter truly is the best therapy. Here’s a list of some of the best Bollywood comedy movies that will have you laughing out loud every single time you watch them!
7 exciting Bollywood comedy movies that guarantee big laughs; on JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video & more
​1. Hera Pheri – Amazon Prime Video
The story revolves around three down-on-their-luck men—Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyam (Suniel Shetty), and Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal), fondly called Babu Bhaiya. Living under the same roof, they are constantly struggling to make ends meet. One day, they mistakenly receive a call meant for a kidnapper demanding ransom. What follows is a laugh-out-loud series of misadventures as the trio decides to play along in hopes of getting rich quickly. Hera Pheri is considered the gold standard of Bollywood comedy. Paresh Rawal’s portrayal of Babu Bhaiya is legendary, filled with unmatched timing and unforgettable lines. The mix of slapstick, situational humour, and clever dialogues makes it timeless, ensuring it’s still as funny today as it was 25 years ago.
​2. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. – YouTube
Murli Prasad Sharma, aka Munna (Sanjay Dutt), is a lovable Mumbai goon who pretends to be a doctor to impress his parents. When his lie gets exposed, he decides to take revenge on Dr. Asthana (Boman Irani) by actually enrolling in medical college. Along with his sidekick Circuit (Arshad Warsi), Munna brings street-smart charm and heart into the stiff world of medicine, creating chaos, comedy, and some surprisingly emotional moments. The movie redefined comedy by mixing humour with heart. The Munna–Circuit duo gave Bollywood some of its most memorable comic moments, while also delivering powerful messages about compassion in healthcare.
​3. Andaz Apna Apna – YouTube
Two lazy dreamers – Amar (Aamir Khan) and Prem (Salman Khan) – feel the quickest way to get rich is to marry a wealthy heiress. Their rivalry to win over Raveena (Raveena Tandon) leads to a series of ridiculous schemes, mistaken identities, and crazy twists. Add to this a bumbling villain, Teja (Paresh Rawal in a hilarious double role), and the unforgettable Crime Master Gogo (Shakti Kapoor), and you get pure comic madness. Initially a flop, the film went on to become a cult classic thanks to its nonsensical humour, quirky characters, and endlessly quotable one-liners.
​4. Welcome – JioHotstar
Rajeev (Akshay Kumar) falls in love with Sanjana (Katrina Kaif), only to discover that her brothers are the most feared dons in town – Uday Shetty (Nana Patekar) and Majnu Bhai (Anil Kapoor). Desperate to marry her, Rajeev and his uncle, Dr Ghungroo (Paresh Rawal), try to deal with these eccentric gangsters, leading to one outrageous situation after another. From stolen paintings to mistaken engagements, the chaos keeps piling up. The movie thrives on its over-the-top humour and unforgettable characters.
​5. 3 Idiots – Amazon Prime Video
Set in an elite engineering college, the movie follows three strangers who become good friends – Rancho (Aamir Khan), Farhan (R Madhavan), and Raju (Sharman Joshi) – as they navigate the pressures of a rigid education system and an overbearing dean, ‘Virus’ (Boman Irani). Rancho’s unconventional outlook and witty antics constantly challenge the rules, turning every serious situation into a laugh riot, while also making his friends and us rethink what success really means. The movie became one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema and is still beloved worldwide. It sparked conversations about academic pressure and set a benchmark for mixing comedy with social messages in Bollywood.
​6. Golmaal series – JioHotstar
Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal series is Bollywood’s ultimate comedy rollercoaster – loud, chaotic, colourful, and endlessly funny. Built around mistaken identities, slapstick humour, quirky characters, and outrageous situations, these movies have become a comfort watch for anyone in need of a hearty laugh. With each installment, the madness gets louder, bigger, and funnier, making Golmaal one of Bollywood’s most successful and rewatchable comedy series.
​7. Hungama – JioHotstar
The movie is a classic comedy of errors where everyone misunderstands everyone else. A businessman, Radheshyam Tiwari (Paresh Rawal), suspects his wife of infidelity, while his wife thinks he’s hiding secrets of his own. Add to this mix a small-town girl, Anjali (Rimi Sen), who lies about her identity to get a job, two men – Nandu (Aftab Shivdasani) and Jeetu (Akshaye Khanna) competing for her attention, and Rajpal Yadav in peak comic form, and the result is pure chaos. Though inspired by the Malayalam movie Poochakkoru Mookkuthi, Hungama became a comedy hit in Hindi cinema and still remains a favourite among fans of Priyadarshan’s brand of madcap humour.