Comedy films are considered ‘family films’ in India. No point in guessing that they do exceptionally well at the box office. So much so, romantic and comedy films are pegged evenly in the popularity ...

There was a time when Bollywood comedies did not need massive budgets, visual effects or dozens of stars to make audiences laugh. A strong script, memorable characters and perfectly timed humour were ...

Comedy often goes beyond an immediate laugh, creating moments that audiences can share, quote and revisit. Netflix’s latest slate reflects the different forms comedy can take, bringing together ...

Director Lena Khan’s exuberant third feature pairs collegiate charm and sparkling production design with satire from Hasan Minhaj and his "Patriot Act" co-writer, Prashanth Venkataramanujam. In her ...

The cast of Indian Bollywood film “Three Idiots” Aamir Khan (center), R. Madhavan (left) and Sharman Joshi talk to journalists during an event at the City Pulse Multiplex in Gandhinagar, some 30 kms.

The trailer for VIBE had me thinking, “I’ve seen something like this before.” Two ordinary guys, picked by a government agency to carry out a dangerous mission. Sounds familiar? Of course, there was ...

America is becoming a second home for Hindi comedy. By Saurabh Datar This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign up for Race/Related here. Many people celebrate their birthday with a few friends ...