

Imagine the hilarity of the situation and couple that with what ensues. A host of confusions arise as they get involved in a gang battle when a package to be delivered to a gangster gets mixed up with stool samples.

A black comedy, Delhi Belly revolved around the life of three roommates – a journalist, a photographer and a cartoonist. This was not your typical Bollywood fare. There is a certain charm to this film that is unavoidable and unignorable.ĭescendants Of The Sun (2016) Review: Gripping Wartime DramaĢ. Yet, when Shakti Kapoor delivers it in his trademark comic style, it becomes infinitely funny. His dialogue, “ Aakhein nikalke gotiya khelunga” has such a weird ring to it. The iconic crime master Gogo, for example. The film also uses some overly eccentric characters that add a lot of colour to the film as a whole. It utilises both dialogues and situational comedy. This cult classic starring Amir Khan and Salman Khan, Karishma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor is a laugh riot. There’s no time for why-abouts when you’re already warned with a ‘based on a ridiculous phenomenon’ disclaimer. Credits also to the writers ( Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK) and the director (Amar Kaushik) who keep you riveted in this imaginative tale, which, if not in good hands, could’ve possibly looked outrageously silly.ģ. But with Raj and DK’s zombie horror Go Goa Gone (2013) and now Stree(2018), we’ve come a step closer to justifying the genre.įrom the atmospherics to the sound design, cinematography (Amalendu Chaudhary) to the performances, Stree has a lot going for it. Like all unusual, inexplicable ghost stories we’ve grown up watching, here too we’re served with a tale that defies easy explanations but one that draws you right in. Horror comedy is a barely explored, if not a completely untrodden territory for Hindi cinema. A stretched out second half may have dampened the overall pace but Anurag Basu’s Ludo is still a riveting watch.Ĥ. But this stylised multi-narrative dark comedy holds its own, thanks to taut storytelling, particularly in the first half and and an incredible ensemble cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Bachchan. You’re constantly reminded of Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s Tamil feature Super Deluxe which plays on a similar terrain (and a genre rarely well explored in Bollywood). His transformation within the timeframe of the film is remarkable as he is able to transition from a desperate lover to a selfish manipulator who can go to any length to win the love of his life. He convincingly portrayed his part, alongside co-actors Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon. After Nil Battey Sannata (2015), Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s second outing was favorably received and Ayushmann Khurrana’s performance particularly stood out. Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) Image Source: thewire.inĪ light-hearted comedy in a small-town setting, Bareilly Ki Barfi is rooted in realistic characters and a relatable universe. Varun Dhawan and Ali Bhatt share a warm, easy chemistry that’s visible in their performances and have you rooting for them and their love story. This is mainstream Bollywood romcom done right.Ħ. The humor is never overdone or repetitive.Ī modern spin on the classic DDLJ, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania has all the elements of a Bollywood romance. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya (2014) Image Source: Ī light, breezy entertainer you can afford several viewings of, without getting bored, Shashank Khaitaan’s debut film hits the right notes, keeping viewers engaged throughout. Bookmark this page to stay updated with the latest titles.ħ. These films were playing as of July 29, 2021. Here are, what we think, the best Bollywood comedy movies on Netflix streaming right now. Fewer still are films available for streaming on digital platforms. Bollywood offers a handful of choices when it comes to a well-written, laugh-out-loud comedy.
