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From Welcome to Hera Pheri: 5 must-watch slapstick Bollywood comedies on Netflix
When you’re looking to switch off and enjoy a laughter-filled movie night, nothing could be better than a slapstick comedy. From well-known cult films with memorable one-liners to modern blockbusters with comic timing, Netflix has great Bollywood comedies that make people laugh. If you feel that you are in the mood for laughing till it hurts, don’t hesitate and check out the following five movies.
- Welcome (2007)
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Feroz Khan, Mallika Sherawat
One of the best Bollywood comedies is Welcome, which tells the story of two funny gangsters Uday Shetty (Nana Patekar) and Majnu Bhai (Anil Kapoor) whose only goal is to find a respectable husband for their sister Sanjana (Katrina Kaif). They start looking for a groom in Rajiv (Akshay Kumar) whose uncle (Paresh Rawal) categorically forbids him to marry a criminal’s daughter. The movie is going to surprise you with numerous funny misunderstandings, unforgettable comic scenes and the legendary ending.
- Hera Pheri (2000)
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Om Puri, Gulshan Grover
Regarded as one of the finest comic flicks ever made in Indian cinema, Hera Pheri revolves around three men belonging to the lower strata of society – Raju (Akshay Kumar), Shyam (Suniel Shetty) and their quirky landlord, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte (Paresh Rawal). After making a wrong call, they get embroiled in a kidnapping scandal, and rather than contacting law enforcement, they decide to run a ransom scam themselves. Paresh Rawal’s remarkable portrayal of Baburao and the incredible situational comedy, make Hera Pheri a classic movie that can be watched on loop.
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Bipasha Basu, Rimi Sen, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever
The fun continues in Phir Hera Pheri wherein Raju, Shyam and Baba now have money but soon lose their wealth due to a fraudulent investment scheme. Trying to pay off their debts and being chased by the gangsters, the three now find themselves involved in another adventure containing stolen diamonds, mistaken identities and comedy of errors. Though the movie has become more commercial in its approach, what stands out is the chemistry between the lead trio and film’s laugh-out-loud moments.
- Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Tusshar Kapoor, Rimi Sen, Paresh Rawal
The blockbuster comedy by Rohit Shetty revolves around 4 naughty friends who are always searching for shortcuts in life. After getting expelled from college, they end up fooling a blind couple and tempts them into believing that one of them is their long-lost grandson. The comedy unfolds into a hilarious tale, with Tusshar Kapoor’s character of a mute being a major attraction of the movie. The fun-filled humor and a mesmerizing chemistry between the actors makes this one of the finest comedies in the Bollywood.
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Shiney Ahuja, Ameesha Patel, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, Asrani
Integrating both horror and comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa narrates the story of Siddharth (Shiney Ahuja) who along with his wife Avni (Vidya Balan) returns back to his family’s home in spite of the warning of the haunted history of the place. The incidents start to occur which lead the family to call the psychiatrist Dr. Aditya Shrivastav (Akshay Kumar) for help. As he tries to unfold the mystery through his investigation, the events start to take interesting turns, giving rise to one of the best climaxes the Bollywood industry has ever seen. The film keeps your interest alive and wins hearts with Akshay Kumar’s comic timing along with the humor from Rajpal Yadav and Paresh Rawal.
