Best Bollywood Buddy Comedies on OTT | Netflix, Amazon, Hotstar!

July 25, 2022December 10, 2022 Surya Komal 2 Comments bollywood, Bollywood Cinema, Bollywood Movies, Buddy Comedies, hindi, Hindi Movies

On the topic of the Best Bollywood Buddy Comedies on OTT, comedy, or any type of comedy sub-genre, always hold the special place in all our hearts, and manages to lift your spirits whenever you’re in a bad mood. So, are you having an awful day or a week? We’re right here to make your day better, the modern-day “therapists” but with a joyful twist of buddy comedies. So, we shortlisted a list of Best Bollywood Buddy Comedies on OTT you should not miss!

7. Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na

Director – Abbas Tyrewala
Cast – Imran Khan & Genelia Deshmukh
Streaming Platform – Netflix

[This film is also feat. in our ‘Best Hindi Feel-Good Movies’ list]

A story that broke stereotypes on many levels in a male-dominated world. Jai (Imran Khan) was the guy away from all the violence or likely afraid of it and truly madly in love with Aditi (Genelia Deshmukh). The film solidified the idea of friendship goals and narrated the perspectives of two mentally ill people, Amit and Meghna, and beautifully presented their stories.

6. Pyaar Ka Punchnama 1 & 2

Director – Luv Ranjan
Cast – Kartik Aaryan, Nushrratt Bharuccha
Streaming Platform – Netflix

Pyaar Ka Punchnama is based on three friends and their journey of falling in love with their dates. Writer-director, Luv Ranjan went overboard (very problematic) in showcasing the girl’s selfish mindset. But, it was required to get that tad bit of laughter and suffice with the song “Ban Gaya Kutta!” Having said that, Ranjan displayed his immense talent and introduced us to three shining stars in the form of the male leads. Divyenndu steals the show, and his character “Liquid” was widely appreciated back in the day.

5. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Director – Ayan Mukerji
Cast – Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone
Streaming Platform – Prime Video

A happy-go story beautifully weaved into two separate-yet-defining times in the lives of its characters. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is about Kabir and Naina, who meet during a trekking trip where she falls in love with him but refrains from expressing it. They soon drift apart but end up meeting at a friend’s wedding. One of the Best Bollywood Buddy Comedies.

4. 3 Idiots

Director – Rajkumar Hirani
Cast – Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan & Sharman Joshi
Streaming Platform – Prime Video

[Also feat. in our ’20 Most Rewatchable Bollywood Movies’ list]

Showcasing the harsh reality of engineering students, 3 Idiots also hit hard on our forever flawed education system. A narrative about running behind knowledge and not success, 3 Idiots made us laugh on our shortcomings. Chatur and Virus are the characters who will stay in our heart for a long time.

3. Rock On!!

Director – Abhishek Kapoor
Cast – Akhtar, Rampal, Kohli & Kenny
Streaming Platform – Netflix

Best Bollywood Buddy Comedies: Abhishek Kapoor’s Rock On!! is one of those Bollywood classics that stands the test of time in every aspect, from the music to the narrative, the production design, and the cinematography. Revolving around four friends and their journey of highs and lows, this 2008 musical drama is both cheerful and heart-warming to watch and has that relatability factor to every individual who grew up in the pre-digital era. If you’re having a bad week, Rock On!! will surely lift your spirits instantaneously.

2. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Director – Zoya Akhtar
Cast – Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol & Farhan Akhtar
Streaming Platform – Netflix

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Bollywood Movies on Netflix’ list]

One of the most wholesome, emotional, and inspiring Bollywood movies of the past decade, ZNMD still stands the test of time, and I’m sure it will remain a classic for years to come. From the cast to the incredibly written story, terrific music, and the entire production in Europe makes this movie very delightful to watch, and it also maintains that re-watchability factor.

1. Dil Chahta Hai

Director – Farhan Akhtar
Cast – Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan & Akshaye Khanna
Streaming Platform – Netflix

An epic tale about three inseparable childhood friends who are just fresh out of college, trying their hand in relationships and figuring out life in the process. Dil Chahta Hai is an emotionally riveting and delightful film about love, friendship, and much more and introduced us to a Bollywood prodigy in Farhan Akhtar, the writer, and director of the film. Universally loved and culturally relevant to this day, Dil Chahta Hai is a masterpiece that altered the face of Indian cinema for the greater good. One of the Best Bollywood Buddy Comedies.