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Pink Villa
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
7 Best Comedy Movies To Watch On JioHotstar: From Housefull 4 to Golmaal Again
Comedy movies are perfect for a good laugh and a fun time. JioHotstar offers a great mix of Hollywood and Bollywood comedies that can lift your mood. Here's a list of seven must-watch comedy films, including The Hangover, Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Crazy, Stupid, Love, Golmaal Again, Housefull 4, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Each movie brings something unique, from wild adventures to heartfelt humor. Based on our recommendations, decide which film you would want to watch for a good laugh. 1. Housefull 4 Director: Farhad Samji Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes Housefull 4 is a wild Bollywood comedy about reincarnation and mistaken identities. Three couples in modern times discover their love stories are linked to a royal past from 600 years ago. Farhad Samji has directed this chaotic comedy and the huge star cast includes Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Kriti Sanon, Kriti Kharbanda, Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol. The humor is loud and silly, perfect for fans of over-the-top Bollywood comedies. Despite mixed reviews, its goofy charm and catchy songs make it a decent time-pass watch. 2. Golmaal Again Golmaal Again is a Bollywood blockbuster that blends comedy with supernatural fun. Five friends return to their childhood orphanage and get caught in a spooky yet funny adventure involving ghosts. Rohit Shetty's direction brings his signature over-the-top humor, colorful visuals, and action-packed scenes. Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Parineeti Chopra, Tusshar Kapoor, and Tabu keep the laughs coming. The mix of comedy and horror makes Golmaal Again a great pick for family entertainment. 3. Knocked Up Director: Judd Apatow Runtime: 2 hours 9 minutes Knocked Up is a funny yet heartfelt comedy about an unexpected pregnancy. Ben, a laid-back slacker, meets Alison, an ambitious TV host, at a bar. One drunken night leads to a surprise pregnancy, and they must figure out how to make it work. Judd Apatow blends humor with emotion, making this a relatable story about love and growing up. Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl deliver great performances, while Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann add extra laughs. 4. The Hangover Director: Todd Phillips Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes The Hangover is a hilarious Hollywood comedy about a bachelor party gone wrong. Four friends namely Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug, head to Las Vegas for a wild night. They wake up with no memory of what happened. The story follows their chaotic journey to find their missing friend Doug, before the wedding. Todd Phillips has directed this laugh-out-loud film with perfect pacing. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis shine with their comic timing. It's a great pick for anyone who loves absurd humor and epic misadventures. 5. The 40-Year-Old Virgin Director: Judd Apatow Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes This classic comedy follows Andy, a shy 40-year-old who has never been in a serious relationship. His coworkers find out and try to help him find love, leading to hilarious and awkward situations. Directed by Judd Apatow, The 40-Year-Old Virgin is packed with sweet humor, memorable lines and heartfelt moments. Steve Carell is perfect as Andy, with a great supporting cast including Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd. 6. Crazy, Stupid, Love Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes Crazy, Stupid, Love is a romantic comedy with a lot of heart. Cal is a divorced dad. He learns to navigate single life with help from a charming playboy, Jacob. Meanwhile, multiple love stories unfold, including Cal's son crushing on his babysitter. Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, this film mixes humor with emotional depth. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Julianne Moore lead this stellar cast and deliver laughs, along with romance. 7. Bhool Bhulaiyaa Director: Priyadarshan Runtime: 2 hours 39 minutes Bhool Bhulaiyaa is a Bollywood horror-comedy that's both spooky and hilarious. An NRI couple moves into a haunted ancestral mansion, ignoring warnings about ghosts. Strange events lead them to call a quirky psychiatrist, Rooh Baba, played by Akshay Kumar, to solve the mystery. Priyadarshan's direction blends suspense with laugh-out-loud moments, making it a cult favorite. Vidya Balan's chilling yet funny performance as Manjulika steals the show. Which comedy movie from the ones recommended are you watching tonight? Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such recommendations.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amaal Mallik says his mother saw poverty after father Daboo Malik's failed career: ‘She was down to last ₹500'
Music composer Amaal Mallik grabbed headlines when he broke ties with his family and announced it on social media. In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Amaal talked about his parents' financial condition. He recalled how his father Daboo Malik's failure in the music industry led him to be a composer. Amaal Mallik talks about his parents facing poverty. Amaal Mallik on parents' financial struggle Amaal recalled how her mother navigated the financial struggles and said, "My mother saw a lot of bad times and poverty because nothing worked out for my dad in the industry. She would guide us to do music, but never as a profession. She has seen the worst; she was down to the last ₹500. Mere liye aisa tha ki main ek 10 saal ka baccha yeh witness kar raha hun ki ek couple crumble ho raha hai. Inki jagah nahi bann rahi industry (For me, it was like being a 10-year-old child witnessing a couple fall apart. They weren't able to find their place in the industry), and those things added fuel to the fire that I really want to be a music composer just for my father. Otherwise, I wanted to be a cricketer." Amaal revealed that his mother often considered him 'foolish' for his approach to spending on music. He admitted to consistently exceeding budgets for his songs—if he received ₹20 lakh, he would end up spending ₹25 lakh; for a ₹30 lakh budget, he would push it to ₹35 lakh, often adding ₹5 lakh from his own pocket. According to Amaal, his mother didn't understand the reasoning behind such decisions and was uncomfortable with the fact that he wouldn't save money. He revealed that though his father knows everything about his money spending, he often tend to hide his dinner bills from his mother if they exceed a certain limit. Amaal further claimed that a lot of big producers won't clear almost 40 per cent of his payment, adding, 'I am owed around ₹25 lakh in total, but it doesn't matter because God has been kind, and you can make this in one night and one performance.' About Amaal Mallik Amaal made his debut as a music composer with Salman Khan's film Jai Ho. He went on to compose music in films like Khoobsurat, Baaghi, Golmaal Again, Kabir Singh and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, among others.
India.com
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Ajay Devgn rejected this blockbuster due to…, another superstar was offered, it earned Rs 585 crore, film is..., his name is…
Ajay Devgan is among the most accomplished actors in Bollywood and has caused a sensation at the box office numerous times with his movies. Nonetheless, Ajay Devgan made certain choices in his career that he could still regret. Ajay Devgan turned down several major and notable films that later turned into cult-classic. However, this film, which was later did by another superstar, made it a gigantic blockbuster of Indian Cinema. Let's see who this star was. Bollywood Actor… Here we are talking about Shahid Kapoor, whose name does not need any kind of introduction. Shahid played a significant role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Padmaavat, which also featured Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. However, makers did not approach Shahid for the film as they wanted Ajay Devgn to play the role. When Ajay Refused Padmaavat As per reports, Sanjay Leela Bhansali extended a significant role to Ajay Devgan in the movie Padmavat, Shahid Kapoor portrayed Maharwal Ratan Singh in the movie, which was initially presented to Ajay Devgan but, due to his scheduling conflicts with films like Golmaal Again and Raid, he refused to be the part of it. However, it has also been said that Ajay did not like the character, due to which he declined to feature in Padmaavat. The budget for Padmaavat stood at Rs 215 crore. It made Rs 19 crore at the Indian box office on its opening day. On the second day, it generated a revenue of Rs 32 crore. On the third day, it amassed Rs 27 crore. The movie, which made approximately 80 crore in its first three days, accumulated a total of Rs 302.15 crore in India and became a hit by grossing Rs 585 crore globally. Controversies Related To Padmaavat Padmaavat faced numerous controversies throughout its production. Multiple Rajput caste groups, such as the Shri Rajput Karni Sena and its supporters, staged protests and subsequently damaged the film sets, asserting that the movie depicts Padmavati, a Rajput queen, negatively. They had likewise attacked Bhansali on a movie set. The Sena issued additional threats of violence. During the shooting of a scene at Masai Plateau in Kolhapur at night in October 2017, a group of people assaulted and ignited the set, harming animals and ruining numerous costumes. Bhansali and Deepika Padukone faced threats of violence and death many times while shooting this film.
News18
03-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 Becomes India's Costliest Comedy At Rs 225 Crore: Report
Last Updated: Akshay Kumar and Sajid Nadiadwala's Housefull 5, releasing on June 6, 2025, is set to be the most expensive comedy film in Indian cinema. Akshay Kumar is coming back with Housefull 5, and this time, it's bigger and crazier than ever. According to a new report, the movie has been made with a huge budget of Rs 225 crore, making it the most expensive comedy film ever made in India! And guess what? That amount doesn't even include money spent on posters or ads! The team went all out for this one. They shot big parts of the film on a real cruise ship in international waters for 90 days. The rest of the scenes were filmed on grand sets in Mumbai. Housefull 5 also features 19 popular actors in the cast. Insiders say it wasn't easy at all, but producer Sajid Nadiadwala didn't hold back. He pulled out all the stops to make sure the movie looked grand. A source told Pinkvilla, 'Housefull 5 was among the most difficult film to set up for Sajid Nadiadwala. He has made a lavish 'Killer Comedy' for the audience, without compromising on the costs". The report also says that Housefull 5 has a bigger budget than any comedy film before it, beating Housefull 4 (which cost Rs 165 crore) and Golmaal Again (Rs 142 crore). The film now stands as one of Akshay Kumar's top three most expensive films, right up there with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sooryavanshi. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is set to release on June 6, 2025. It will be released in theatres with two endings. In an official statement, producer Sajid Nadiadwala shared, 'With Housefull 5, we wanted to take a bold creative swing that hasn't been done before internationally for any thriller film. The idea of having multiple endings, multiple experiences has been with me for 30 years." The latest installment in the beloved comedy franchise has raked in a whopping Rs 3.88 crore in advance bookings. The film has already sold 25,429 tickets across India. Of the Rs 3.88 crore in advance sales, Rs 90.88 lakh has been collected so far, with Rs 36.41 lakh coming from the Hindi-language version alone. Housefull 5 is co-written and directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Nadiadwala and Firuzi Khan under production banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer and Johnny Lever.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Soha Ali plants a birthday kiss on Kunal Kemmu; Kareena Kapoor calls her brother-in-law 'hottest director in town'
and Khan made 's birthday extra special with their heartfelt wishes. While Soha planted a sweet birthday kiss on her husband, Kareena joined in the celebrations by calling her brother-in-law the "hottest director in town." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The adorable moments were shared on social media, giving fans a glimpse into the close-knit family's joyful bond. While showering birthday love on her husband, Soha took to her Instagram handle and shared a couple of their photos from one of their vacations and wrote, "Aaj kissi ka to birthday hai... #happybirthday." In one of the adorable clicks, Soha is seen planting a sweet kiss on Kunal's cheek. The following shots capture the actor at his candid best. On the other hand, Kareena also took to her gram stories to pen a sweet note for her brother-in-law. She dropped an image of Kunal Kemmu and captioned it, "To the hottest director in birthday you always." On May 25, Kunal turned 42 and celebrated his special day with his family. Recently, actor-turned-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu earned the 'Best Debut Director' accolade at the Zee Cine Awards for his first directorial venture, "Madgaon Express." Although he was unable to attend the event due to professional obligations, his wife, Soha Ali Khan, proudly accepted the honor on his behalf. Sharing the news on Instagram, the 'Golmaal Again' actor wrote, "Thank you @zeecineawards for honouring me as the Best Debut Director for Madgaon Express... sorry I couldn't be there due to work commitments but had my better half receive it for me." Kunal Kemmu dedicated the award to everyone who contributed to the film, saying, "This one is for the entire team that went behind making it a reality and the audiences and the critics for giving it so much love. I feel humbled and grateful. As you can see the trophy is a hit with all ages and some other species as well."
