Intelligent Comedies To Enjoy On World Smile Day That Spark Laughter And Reflection

Films that blend comedy with social messages can be impactful. On World Smile Day, October 4, consider watching movies that entertain while provoking thought. These films cleverly combine humour with deeper themes, offering both laughter and reflection.

'Stree 2' is the latest addition to the Maddock Supernatural Universe, following the success of 'Stree' from 2018. The film features Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana. It follows Vicky and his friends as they battle Sarkata, a headless entity abducting women in Chanderi town. Directed by Amar Kaushik and penned by Niren Bhatt, it comments on gender inequalities. The film grossed Rs 6,00 crore in 39 days and will stream on Amazon Prime.

Anubhuti Kashyap's 'Doctor G' uses humour to address serious issues. Ayushmann Khurrana stars as Dr Uday Gupta, who ends up in gynaecology despite his love for orthopedics. The film highlights societal and health inequalities faced by women through a mix of comedy and heartfelt moments. Rakul Preet Singh, Sheeba Chaddha, Indraneil Sengupta, and Shefali Shah also deliver notable performances. Produced by Junglee Pictures and distributed by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, it's available on Netflix.

Khosla Ka Ghosla

The 2006 classic 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' initiated a trend of relatable comedies in Hindi cinema. Directed by Dibakar Banerjee and produced by Taandav Films and UTV Motion Pictures, it tells the story of a middle-class retiree reclaiming his land from a greedy builder in Delhi. Starring Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, and Tara Sharma, it won Best Feature Film in Hindi at the 54th National Film Award.

Fakt Purusho Maate (Gujarati)

'Fakt Purusho Maate' tackles patriarchy and gender equality with humour. Amitabh Bachchan's cameo as Prabhudas is a highlight in this Gujarati hit. Written and directed by Parth Trivedi and Jay Bodas, it features Yash Soni, Darshan Jariwala, Mitra Gadhavi, Esha Kansara, and Aarti Patel. Produced by Anand Pandit and Vaishal Shah, the film released on August 23 and continues to perform well in theatres.

Madgaon Express

'Madgaon Express' is a witty comedy set on a train journey from Mumbai to Goa. As quirky passengers face mishaps along the way, the humour intensifies. The film explores how social media influences personal interactions even among friends. Featuring Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary and Nora Fatehi under Kunal Khemu's direction with production by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani; it's streaming on Amazon Prime.

These films showcase how comedy can effectively convey important messages while entertaining audiences. They offer laughter intertwined with thoughtful insights into societal issues.