The 5 Funniest Men of Bollywood Right Now

Before we get started, let’s make one thing clear: it is a dark period for comedy in Bollywood right now.

Gone are the days of genuine attempts at comedy where Bollywood was full of actors and filmmakers that held true comic relief paramount. Nor there are high-spirited jokers like Johnny Lever or Paresh Rawal of the 90s.

Humour in Bollywood has been reduced to slapstick shenanigans and thinly veiled jokes about sex. There is an evident shortage of finesse, class and subtlety when it comes to making people laugh.

But nothing is absolute of course as amidst all the idiocy, there are some sources of honest inspiration.

So here are the funniest actors in Bollywood right now (in no particular order): 

1. Pankaj Tripathi

Though chances are that you don’t instantly recognize this comic genius. But his hilarious performances in films like Nil Battey Sannata and Masaan is a breath of fresh air in the industry.

2. Boman Irani

Yes, he is not as many – and as good – films than before but by no means Boman Irani has dropped his comedy standards.

3. Sanjay Mishra

An acting powerhouse, there is hardly any role Sanjay Mishra doesn’t do justice to: be it a foolish joker or an intense persona. His great acting skills don’t fade when he takes up comedy roles, they get enhanced.

4. Akshay Kumar

Yes, Akshay Kumar’s funny roles belongs in the category of brainless humours. But he is still one of the few actors that can pull them off. So much so that there is no one better at it,

5. Saurabh Shukla

This veteran actor is a master of comedy. His recent roles in PK, Kick and Jolly LLB are only a little reminder of how efficiently he can tickle your bones.

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