The 1990s saw a shift toward family-centric films. Comedy became cleaner, focusing on joint family systems, marriage, and generational gaps.
Bollywood comedy is a resilient, self-aware genre. While it often prioritizes the "paisa vasool" (value for money) experience over artistic nuance, its best films ( Hera Pheri , Chupke Chupke , Andaz Apna Apna ) achieve a timeless quality. The genre faces a crossroads: continue the formula of loud, star-driven franchises, or evolve into more sophisticated, writer-driven narratives as seen on streaming platforms. For now, the audience’s demand for "pure laughter" ensures that the Bollywood comedy—no matter how illogical—will never die. comedy movies bollywood
In a country of over 1.4 billion people facing significant socio-economic stress, comedy serves as a primary escapist outlet. Bollywood comedy is distinct because it rarely adheres to the strict "pure comedy" format of Hollywood (e.g., Airplane! or Bridesmaids ). Instead, it operates as a "masala" genre—a mixture of laughter, tears, songs, and action. This paper argues that the success of a Bollywood comedy is measured not by plot consistency but by "dialogue baazi" (witty verbal duels) and star charisma. The 1990s saw a shift toward family-centric films
