Irrfan Khan’s demise is an irreparable loss. The actor passed away in 2020 and left behind a series of critically acclaimed films and memorable performances that can be a treasure for any cine-lover. Be it his power-packed acting, melodrama or comic timing, the actor always surprises with realistic and honest performances.
Irrfan Khan is known for his seriousness, but the actor also mastered the comedy genre and gave us some memorable films that you wouldn’t want to miss. Here are 7 comedy films of Irrfan Khan that can give you a great experience.
7 great comedy movies of Irrfan Khan that will make your day better
1. Thank you
- Mould: Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Sunil Shetty, Irrfan Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Rimi Sen, Celina Jaitley and Vidya Balan
- IMDB Rating: 4.8
- release year: 2011
- Where to watch:
Thank You is a fine comedy-drama directed by Anees Bazmee. The film revolves around three wives who hire a private detective when they realise their husbands’ infidelity. Irrfan Khan’s scenes with his on-screen wife Rimi Sen were very funny and his comic timing was highly praised, although the film received mixed reviews.
Thank You is a crazy comedy that is flawed but has some genuine moments that will make you laugh and smile.
2. Sunday
- Mould: Ajay Devgan, Ayesha Takia, Arshad Warsi and Irrfan Khan
- IMDB Rating: 5.5
- release year: 2008
- Where to watch: Jio Cinema
Directed by Rohit Shetty, Sunday is a comedy-thriller drama that follows the story of a young woman suffering from amnesia. Played by Ayesha Takia, the character struggles to remember what happened between Saturday night and Monday morning. She fears that a missing day of her life might implicate her in a crime.
Irrfan plays an actor in this film. He doesn’t get much screen time but leaves a mark once he is on screen. Directed by Rohit Shetty, this film is an underrated gem. You can watch it on Jio Cinema.
3. Crazy 4
- Mould: Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Juhi Chawla, Rajpal Yadav and Suresh Menon
- IMDB Rating: 4.2
- release year: 2008
- Where to watch: zee5
It is a comedy-thriller about the kidnapping of a female doctor and her four mental patients, who create chaos in the town with their ridiculous actions and comic timing while searching for the doctor.
Crazy 4 is a Hindi remake of the Hollywood film The Dream Team (1989). It was directed by Jaideep Sen and produced by Rakesh Roshan. Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan played guest roles in this film. You can stream it online on Zee5.
4. Caravan
- Mould: Irrfan, Dulquer Salmaan and Mithila Palkar
- IMDB Rating: 7.6
- release year: 2018
- Where to watch: Prime Video
Karwaan is a road comedy-drama based on the journey of two friends and a teenager who travel from Bangalore to Kochi for a common goal. This much-acclaimed comedy-drama was directed by Akarsh Khurana as his debut film. The film also marked the Bollywood debut of Dulquer Salmaan, while Kriti Kharbanda made a guest appearance.
The film received great appreciation for its realistic portrayal and Irrfan’s Bhopali comic character Shaukat.
5. Hindi Medium
- Mould: Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar, and Deepak Dobriyal
- IMDB Rating: 7.8
- release year: 2017
- Where to watch: Prime Video
It is a comedy-drama and a satirical take on the Indian education system. The film was directed by Saket Chaudhary. Set in Delhi, the story revolves around a couple struggling to get their daughter admitted to a prestigious English medium school.
The film was well received by critics, while Irrfan’s camaraderie with Deepak Dobriyal was excellent. Later, a sequel was also made.
6. English Medium
- Mould: Irrfan Khan, Radhika Madan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepak Dobriyal
- IMDB Rating: 7.2
- release year: 2020
- Where to watch: Hotstar
Angrezi Medium is one of the last releases of Irrfan Khan. This film is the second part of Hindi Medium which not only has a great cast but the emotions are also authentic and deep. It shows the struggle of a father who struggles to get his daughter admitted to a prestigious college abroad.
There is no doubt that Irrfan Khan is the soul of this film. There is a scene in the film with Irrfan, Deepak Dobriyal and Pankaj Tripathi which looks quite spectacular.
7. Billu
- Mould: Shahrukh Khan, Irrfan Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone
- IMDB Rating:
- release year: 2009
- Where to watch: netflix
Billu is a remake of the Malayalam film Katha Parayampol. The film holds a special place for the audience as it marks the first time Shah Rukh and Irrfan are working together. Directed by Priyadarshan, Billu revolves around two childhood friends and depicts the conflict between them. Irrfan’s subtle portrayal received critical acclaim.
The late actor was a treasure trove of entertainment in his career spanning over 30 years and achieved immense success that any actor can only dream of. Apart from these comedy films, Irrfan Khan’s other notable films include Blackmail and Qarib Qarib Single, which fall in the same genre.
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