If laughter is the best medicine for our health, then these comedy actors in Bollywood are the best doctors in the world of entertainment.
Some of the famous comedians like Badruddin Jamaluddin Kazi, who were well known as Johnny Walker, Mehmood, Jagdeep, Mukri, Utpal Dutt, and Kader Khan, etc., are not in the world today, but their contribution to Hindi cinema will always be immortal.
Here is a list of the best Bollywood comedy actors who made us all laugh our hearts out with their great sense of humour and perfect comedy timing and will continue to do it in upcoming Bollywood films.
1- Johnny Lever
Undoubtedly, Johnny Lever is the most loved comedy actor in Bollywood, his journey from pens seller in the street to being a great actor is so inspiring. Johnny has worked in around 200 films.
His popular comic roles are in Karan Arjun (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996), Judaai (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Dulhe Raja (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Anari No. 1 (1999), Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000), Koi Mil Gaya (2003), Dilwale (2015), Golmaal Again (2017) and still winning hearts.
2- Sanjay Mishra
Sanjay Mishra received Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Hindi drama Ankhon Dekhi (2014), he is a method actor but his comic roles are more interesting. Rajkumar (1996), Satya (1998), Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010) to Baadshaho (2017) proved that he is such a great comedy actor of Hindi Cinema.
3- Rajpal Yadav
Rajpal Yadav is one of the most popular comedy actors in Bollywood, the actor started his acting career through a negative role but gained fame through comic roles in Chor Machaaye Shor (2002), Hungama (2003), Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005), Dhol (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Kushti (2010), Judwaa 2 (2017), Coolie No. 1 (2020), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
4- Paresh Rawal
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal is a versatile artist, has played negative, supporting, and comic roles in more than 200 films including comedy movies Chachi 420 (1997), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Hungama (2003), Hulchul (2004), Deewane Huye Paagal (2005), Garam Masala (2005), Golmaal (2006), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Welcome (2007), Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008), Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (2010), Welcome Back (2015), every role is so impressive.
5- Boman Irani
Boman Irani’s both villainous and comedic roles are highly popular. His role as college’s director of 3 Idiots (2009) gave him a huge success also best known for Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003), Main Hoon Na (2003), No Entry (2005), Happy New Year (2014), Housefull 3 (2016).
He was recently seen in Uunchai alongside Anupam Kher and Amitabh Bachchan.
6- Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz plays small comic roles in Bollywood movies these small roles make us laugh. The actor is best known for his comic role in Run (2004), Deewane Huye Paagal (2005), Dhamaal (2007), No Problem (2010), Delhi Belly (2011), Kaalakaandi (2018), Stree (2019).
7- Sunil Grover
Sunil Grover is a very popular stand-up comedian, also popular as Doctor Meshoor Gulati and Gutthi and the actor also appears in Bollywood films. His journey from Pyar To Hona Hi Tha (1998) to Heropanti (2014), Baaghi (2016), Coffee with D (2017) shows that he is a talented and versatile actor.
8- Varun Sharma
If we talk about new generation’s comedians Varun Sharma is just the most loved actor. The actor debuted through comedy-drama Fukrey (2013) and just a short period of time gained so fame through the Fukrey series including Dolly Ki Doli (2015), Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015), Dilwale (2015), Raabta (2017), Chhichore (2019).
9- Vir Das
Vir Daas is a successful stand-up comedian and also appears in Bollywood movies. The actor played important roles in Badmaash Company (2010), Delhi Belly (2011), Go Goa Gone (2013), Mastizaade (2016), Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi (2017).
10- Deepak Dobriyal
Deepak Dobriyal is a versatile actor, his brilliant act in Omkara (2007), Gulaal (2010), Dabangg 2 (2012), and Hindi Medium (2017) proved that he is a star performer. The actor is critically acclaimed for the comic role in Kangana Ranaut’s super hit comedy-drama series Tanu Weds Manu.
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11- Akshay Kumar
Bollywood’s “Khiladi” Ashay Kumar, who is an versatile actor is no less than other comedy legends when its comes to making everyone laugh with his hilarious punches and great sense of humour in both reel and real lives.
Movies like Hera Pheri, Phir Hera Feri, Bhagam Bhaag, Houseful films series are the perfect examples of how much he is loved by audience when he bring his comedy avatar on the screen.
12- Govinda
Bollywood’s “hero no. 1” Govinda, who rules the audience in 1990s and 2000s with his action and dance skills is another name in the list. There was a time when there was no competition of Govinda when it comes to dancing, acting, comedy etc., he has been an out-and-out entertainer for the audience.
His acting and comedy timing in movies like Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Aunty No. 1, Anari No. 1, Sandwich, Raja Baby, Deewana Mastana, Dulhe Raja, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Jodi No. 1, Partner, Bhagam Bhag and many other movies brought him critical acclaim.
13- Satish Kaushik
Actor Satish Kaushik is a versatile film personality associated with acting, producing, directing and screenwriting etc. Kaushik is known for his comedy roles in movies like Ram Lakhan, Saajan Chale Sasural, Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi, Pardesi Babu, Gharwali Baharwali, Aunty No. 1, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Hadh Kar Di Aapne etc.
He was awarded Filmfare Best comedian award for Saajan Chale Sasural and Ram Lakhan. He has also directed several Bollywood movies including blockbusters like Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain and Tere Naam etc.
14- Krushna Abhishek
Krushna Abhishek is a popular name in entertainment world, who has appeared in many stand-up comedy shows and hosted shows like Entertainment ke Liye Kuch bhi Karega, Comedy Nights Live, Comedy Nights Bachao etc.
Apart from that he also approved in movies such as Bol Bachchan, Entertainment, Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3, Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle etc.
15- Sudesh Lehri
Sudesh Lehri rose to prominence after showing his comedy skills in stand-up comedy shows like The Great Indian Laughter Challenge III, Comedy Nights Bachao, Comedy Night Live, etc.
He gained a huge popularity after he appeared in Comedy Circus as a contestant with his contesting partner Krishna Abhishek. The two talented comedian gained praises as “Krushna-Sudesh” and ended up winning three seasons of Comedy Circus.
Lehri also worked in Bollywood movies like Ready, Jai Ho, Great Grand Masti, Munna Michael, Total Dhamaal, Nikamma etc.
16- Ali Asgar
The 52-year old actor and stand-up comedian has appeared in many movies as well as shows. He is best known for playing the character “Dadi” in Colors TV’s comedy show Comedy Nights with Kapil. Also, he appeared in SAB TV’s show F.I.R. as Inspector Raj Aryan Jeannie Aur Juju as Captain Vikram Khanna.
Ali has also worked in movies such as Joru Ka Ghulam, Shaadi No. 1, Judwaa 2, Solid Patels, Tees Maar Khan, Sunday, Shortkut, Partner etc.
17- Jaaved Jaaferi
Actor-comedian Jaaved Jaaferi is another comedy actor in the list who rose to prominence hosting the dance competition show Boogie Woogie on Sony Entertainment Television Asia along with his brother Naved Jaaferi and Ravi Behl.
He also commentated on Japanese game reality show Takeshi’s Castle and Ninja Warrior on Pogo TV and Hungama, respectively. He has also appeared in movies like Salaam Namaste, Ta Ra Rum Pum, Dhamaal, Singh Is Kinng, 3 Idiots, Kambakkht Ishq, Paying Guests, Total Dhamaal, Bala, Coolie No. 1 (2020), Bhoot Police, Sooryavanshi, Jaadugar etc.
18- Arshad Warsi
Arshad Warsi rose is best known for his character “Circuit” in Sanay Dutt starrer blockbusters movies Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and its sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai. His other popular comic roles are in movies such as Hulchul, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited, Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 2, Golmaal Again, Dhamaal, Double Dhamaal, Total Dhamaal, Jolly LLB, Guddu Rangeela etc.
Warshi won Filmare Award for Best Performance in a comic role in 2007. Also, he was awarded Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role twice in 2004 and 2007.
19- Shakti Kapoor
Actor Shakti Kapoor’s iconic character “Nandu” in Govinda starrer in 1994 comedy film Raja Babu, for which he won Filmfare Awards in Best Performance in a Comic Role in 1995 and four nomination in the same category for his comic roles Mawaali, Tohfa, Andaz Apna Apna. Loafer, Judwaa etc.
He has featured in 600 films out of which for around 100 films, he teamed up with his fellow legendary actors and comedians Asrani and Kader Khan. He has also participated in reality show. Bigg Boss in 2011.
20- Saurabh Shukla
Actor-comedian Saurabh Shukla is known for his role in movies such as Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Barfi!, Jolly LLB, PK, Jolly LLB 2, Bala, and others. He was awarded National Film Award in Best Supporting Actor category for his role “Justice Sunderlal Tripathi” in Jolly LLB in 2014.
His most recent releases are Shamshera, Drishyam 2, Bhediya etc.
I like Rajpal Yadav ji, He is a unique one and makes me a big smile whenever I watch him.