The Filmfare Best Comedian Award was given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise an actor who had delivered an outstanding performance in a comic role.
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by David Dhawan. Produced by Vashu Bhagnani's Pooja Entertainment, the film stars an ensemble cast with Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda playing dual roles as a police officer and thief each while also featuring actors like Raveena Tandon, Ramya Krishnan, Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal, Sharat Saxena and Satish Kaushik with Madhuri Dixit in a special appearance. It is inspired from William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors and the 1995 American film Bad Boys by Michael Bay.
Govind Arun Ahuja, better known by his stage name Govinda, is an Indian actor, comedian, dancer, singer and politician, who has appeared in more than 165 Hindi-language films. Considered one of the greatest and most culturally significant Indian actors of all time, Govinda is known for his slapstick performances and dancing skills. He has received 12 Filmfare Award nominations and won two Filmfare Special Awards and one Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. In June 1999, he was voted the tenth-greatest star of stage or screen in last thousand years by BBC News Online poll.
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan, starring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. The film was one of the top-grossing commercially successful films of 2000. This film is inspired by Ek Phool Char Kaante.
Raja Babu is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language melodrama comedy film directed by David Dhawan. It stars Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Kadar Khan, Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra and Gulshan Grover, with music by Anand–Milind and lyrics by Sameer. The film was inspired from the 1992 Tamil film Rasukutty.
Haseena Maan Jaayegi is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by David Dhawan. It stars Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Karisma Kapoor and Pooja Batra, with Anupam Kher, Kader Khan, Aruna Irani, and Paresh Rawal in supporting. The film is thematically inspired by the 1966 film Pyar Kiye Jaa. It was released on Karisma Kapoor's 25th birthday on the 25th of June in 1999 with positive critical reception and went on to become the fifth-highest-grossing Hindi film of 1999. It is often regarded amongst Govinda's greatest performances and he won many awards for his role as Monu and Chachaji.
Pyar Ka Mandir is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Madhavi, Nirupa Roy, Raj Kiran, Shoma Anand, Kader Khan and Aruna Irani. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Dulhe Raja is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film starring Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan, Johnny Lever, Prem Chopra and Asrani.
Deewana Mastana is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film stars Govinda, Anil Kapoor, and Juhi Chawla in pivotal roles. Johnny Lever, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo, Shakti Kapoor, Saeed Jaffrey, and Kader Khan have supporting roles, while Salman Khan makes a special appearance. This film was dedicated to Manmohan Desai. Johnny Lever received the Filmfare award for Best Comedian for his performance on this film. The film was a success upon its release. The film was remade in Telugu as Nuvva Nena in 2012.
Hero No.1 is a 1997 Bollywood dramedy film directed by David Dhawan. It stars Govinda and Karishma Kapoor in lead roles. Most of the film's story is inspired by Bawarchi, a comedy film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It was remade in Telugu as Goppinti Alludu.
The 40th Filmfare Awards were held on 25 February 1995.
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language comedy film, directed by Harmesh Malhotra, starring Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Asrani and Johnny Lever. The film was released on 2 August 2002. The name of the film is taken from the song of the same name from the 1998 movie Dulhe Raja, also starring the same cast.
Aunty No 1 is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Kirti Kumar and written by Kader Khan and Sachin Bhowmik. It stars Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Harish Kumar and Kader Khan.
Ghar Ek Mandir is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by K.Bapaiah, starring Shashi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Ranjeeta, Moushumi Chatterjee, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, and Raj Kiran. The film was remade in Tamil as Anni, starring Mohan and Saritha.
Rajaji is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language comedy film produced and directed by Vimal Kumar and starring Govinda and Raveena Tandon. The film is the number 38 grosser of the year amongst Hindi films. The film is a rough remake of the 1982 Rakesh Roshan film Kaamchor.
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani is a 1988 Bollywood drama film directed by Kalpataru. The film stars Rishi Kapoor, Jaya Prada, Govinda, Farah Naaz in lead roles. The film performed well on box office and declared hit. This film was a remake of Telugu film Shanthi Nivasam.
Aaj Ka Daur is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language film directed by K. Bapayya. It stars Jackie Shroff, Padmini Kolhapure, Kader Khan, it is a remake of 1981 Tamil film Kudumbam Oru Kadambam. According to Pratiksha Mestry of Mid-Day, Aaj Ka Daur, along with Himmatwala (1983), is Khan's first attempt at comedy. For his work, Khan received a nomination for the Best Performance in a Comic Role at the 33rd Filmfare Awards.
