Kick back with these Bollywood comedies that still deliver the Laughs; from ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2’ to ‘Phir Hera Pheri,’ enjoy these fun rides with your friends and family

It was Charlie Chaplin who said, “A day without laughter is a day wasted,” and it’s hard to disagree with that. Laughter lifts your mood, sparks happy hormones, and supports your well-being. Whether you're looking to lighten the mood after a long day or need a pick-me-up, these Hindi films offer the perfect escape.  So, grab your popcorn, gather your loved ones, and enjoy a joy-filled ride with these Hindi movies that promise pure entertainment.

An Overview:

*Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2*

Amusing the audience with an unusual yet relatable theme, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is a film that leaves you smiling by the end. A standalone sequel to the 2011 hit ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama,’ it follows the lives of three bachelors named Anshul, Sidharth and Tarun, and their complicated love stories. The film explores the challenges they face in relationships and how they try to deal with them. Kartik Aaryan, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Sonnalli Seygall, Ishita Raj Sharma, Omkar Kapoor and Sunny Singh play the lead roles in this film directed by Luv Ranjan. Produced by Abhishek Pathak and distributed by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Viacom18, the film is available on Netflix.

*Golmaal : Fun Unlimited*

Loosely based on Harsh Shivsharan's Marathi play ‘Ghar Ghar,’ this 2006 coming-of-age buddy comedy is directed by Rohit Shetty. Regarded as a thoroughly enjoyable film that can tickle your funny bone, ‘Golmaal: Fun Unlimited’ follows the lives of four mischievous friends, Laxman, Gopal, Madhav, and Lucky, who take refuge in a blind couple’s house by pretending to be their long-lost grandson. Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi, Rimi Sen, and Paresh Rawal play major roles in this comedy, which has earned a place as a comedy classic. Written by Neeraj Vora and produced by Dhilin Mehta and Parag Sanghvi, the film is distributed by Eros International. ‘Golmaal: Fun Unlimited’ is available to stream on JioHotstar.

*Phir Hera Pheri*

The second instalment of the ‘Hera Pheri’ franchise, ‘Phir Hera Pheri’ follows the lives of Raju, Shyam, and Babu Bhaiya, who were the main characters in the first film. In this movie, the trio fall victim to a scam and finds themselves broke and in deeper trouble after borrowing money from a dangerous goon. Eventually, they discover that the entire setup was a trap orchestrated by Chhota Chetan, linking back to their past. Featuring an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Bipasha Basu, Rimi Sen, and Milind Gunaji, the heist comedy-drama is written and directed by Neeraj Vora. Produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, the film is available on Prime Video.

*Munna Bhai MBBS*

Regarded as one of the best feel-good comedies in Bollywood, ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.,’ directed by Rajkumar Hirani, follows Munna Bhai, a kind-hearted gangster who pretends to be a doctor to please his parents. When exposed by Dr. Asthana, the strict dean of a medical college, Munna sets out to become a real doctor as revenge, with help from his sidekick Circuit. Featuring memorable performances by Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani, the movie also stars Sunil Dutt, Gracy Singh, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Rohini Hattangadi. Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’ is available on Prime Video.

*Garam Masala*

Written and directed by Priyadarshan, ‘Garam Masala’ is a remake of his own Malayalam film ‘Boeing Boeing,’ which was inspired by the 1960 French play of the same name. The story follows Makarand and Shyam, two photographer friends who constantly flirt with women. Filled with slapstick comedy, catchy songs, and hilarious incidents, Garam Masala offers a fun-filled ride with its cat-and-mouse games and chaotic moments. Akshay Kumar stars in this film, which was produced by Ganesh Jain and Ratan Jain. Watch it on JioHotstar.