Bollywood’s comedy space goes far beyond mainstream hits, with hidden gems that deliver clever writing, quirky characters, and laugh-out-loud situations.
These underrated films showcase how humour can be both relatable and absurd while reflecting everyday Indian life.
Mere Dad Ki Maruti (Prime Video): A college boy secretly borrows his father’s new car to impress a girl, only to lose it. The desperate attempts to recover the vehicle before a wedding create escalating chaos & hilarious consequences.
Phas Gaye Re Obama (Prime Video): A broke NRI returns to India during a recession & is kidnapped by gangsters who are equally bankrupt. Passed from one criminal group to another, his “value” keeps rising while exposing the absurdities of financial desperation.
Aloo Chaat (YouTube): A young man devises a bizarre plan to make his family accept his girlfriend. Fake identities, culture clashes, & quirky schemes create nonstop confusion in this light hearted take on love & tradition.
Bheja Fry (YouTube): An arrogant host invites a simple taxman to his “dinner of fools,” only to have the evening spiral into comic disaster, questioning who the real fool is.
Khosla Ka Ghosla (JioHotstar): A middle-class family takes on a land grabber through elaborate cons, turning a grim property dispute into sharp, intelligent comedy.
Welcome to Karachi (Zee5): Two friends accidentally drift into Pakistan, setting off political chaos filled with mistaken identities and absurd encounters.
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge (YouTube): A never-leaving guest turns a couple’s life upside down, blending social satire with laugh-out-loud awkwardness.
Lootcase (JioHotstar): A man stumbles upon a suitcase full of cash, triggering a chain of comic misadventures involving greed, crime, and satire.