Published 11:20 IST, December 17th 2019

Bheja Fry, Filmistaan and other underrated Bollywood laughter riots

Films like Bheja Fry, Filmistaan, Chaalis Chauraasi, and other underrated Bollywood films are laughter riots but still went unnoticed at the box-office. Read on

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Bollywood has evolved over years and various genres have delivered some of most compelling projects. genre of comedy has dynamically changed over years. wadays, audience can see how comedy is mixed with every subject and context of film stories. Though genre is loved by most of us, many good films belonging to  genre did t make a mark at box office. Here are a few of m.

Bheja Fry

film released in 2007 stars Vinay Pathak, Rajat Kapoor, and Sarika in lead. Though it is speculated that film is copied from Hollywood, critics appreciated film for its representation and story development. film balances its drama and comedy. entire movie will take viewer for a roller coaster ride of laughter, as per reviews.

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Chaalis Chauraasi

film starring Naseeruddin Shah and Kay Kay Men is directed by Hriday Shetty. plot of film revolves around life of four friends, who committed a crime and decided to loot ₹20 crores, by pretending to be cops. ir world turns upside down when y cross paths with a real police officer. crime-comedy released in 2012 is a light-hearted laughter riot. 

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Filmistaan

Nitin Kakkar directorial was reportedly considered as one of best films in comedy genre. story unfolds faith, passion and emotions of humans in a very raw and light manner. Though film won National Award for best feature film in Hindi, it tanked at box-office. 

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Khosla Ka Ghosla 

Khosla Ka Ghosla released in 2006 is directed by Dibakar Banerjee. lead cast of film had critically acclaimed actors such as Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, and Parvin Dabas. film received a positive response from audience after its premiere on TV. development of story made audience smile while y had a lump in throat at same time. Reportedly, film was being delayed for a long time. 

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Do Dooni Chaar

Habib Faisal directed  Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh starrer Do Dooni Chaar. family drama released in 2010 is about a middle-class family, who tries to buy a new car. Rishi Kapoor essayed character of a teacher who goes against his principles to fulfil  desire of his family. Many have stated that  way film is crafted will give audience a reality check about state of teachers with a pinch of comedy.

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08:11 IST, December 17th 2019