Top 10 Funniest Indian Comedians

To make people laugh is not everyone’s cup of tea. Extraordinary talent is only present in some naturally gifted people or those who work hard to achieve this notable work. Only skill is not essential but, the creativity and the courage to risk speaking a joke without knowing how the audience will react is commendable. Here is the list of the top 10 funniest Indian comedians who are the face of the comedy genre.

1. Johnny Lever

John Prakash Rao Janumala is a famous Indian comedian, actor, and playback singer. Before working in the films, he first started performing as a standup comedian. His father used to work in the Hindustan Unilever. He got his screen name, Johnny Lever by mimicking some of the official people of Hindustan Unilever. Johnny has been recognized for his work in Baazigar and the shows he would do apart from the movie. In Mumbai, Johnny is the President of the Mimicry Artist Association and has been awarded Best Comedian of India for his movie Raja Hindustani.

2. Rajpal Yadav

Getting recognition for the negative role in Junglee, Rajpal Yadav is known for his best comic timing in the Indian film industry. He has appeared in prominent movies including, Phir Hera Pheri, Bhoothnath, Partner, Hungama, Garam Masala, and many more. Kick Telugu film industry. He has worked in several multi-regional sectors. Rajpal is famous for his negative and comedy roles and has been nominated for various awards.

3. Sudesh Lehri

Sudesh Lehri is a prominent comedian and actor in India. He is known for his work in Ready, Jai Ho, Great Grand Masti, Total Dhamaal, and many more. He has worked in many comedy shows, mainly Comedy Nights Bachao, The Drama Company , and The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. Apart from Hindi films, he is a famous actor in the Punjab film industry. Sudesh is loved for his humor and the comical acting.

4. Paresh Rawal

Paresh Rawal is a comedian, producer, actor, and politician. He has worked in the Hindi films cinema industry, and has given some of the notable works of the film. He is best known for his comedic role of Baburao in the movie Phir Hera Pheri. Some of his best film includes Chup Chup Ke, Malamaal Weekly, De Dana Dan, Welcome, Ready, Welcome Back, and many more. He has won the Best Comedian Award for his film Hera Pheri.

5. Govinda

Govinda Arun Ahuja is a successful comedian, actor, politician and dancer. He is known for having a unique style in dancing and acting in the Indian film cinema. His incredible comedy in the movies such as Hero No. , Coolie No. , Raja Babu, Bade Miyaan Chote Miyan, and Haseena Maan Jaayegi has made him the king of comedy in Bollywood. For his comic performance, he has received the Filmfare Award. Even after several setbacks in his life, he is still best known for his comedic roles.

6. Brahmanandam

Kanneganti Brahmanandan is a prominent name in the Telugu film cinema industry. He is a voice actor, comedian, actor, artist, and mimic artist. He is best known for his comic roles and is the highest-paid comedy artist. He has worked in some of the funniest films, such as Ammo Okato Tareekhu, Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi, Manmadhudu, Dhee, and many more. He is awarded with the Best Male Comedian and Best Comedian awards.

7. Santhanam

Santhanam is the leading face of the Tamil comedy movie. He is an actor and producer of the films. He has given some notable performances in the movie such as Settai, Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru, Endrendrum Punnagai, Raja Rani, Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham Vanakkam Chennai, and many more. For his successful comic roles, he is also known as the Comic Superstar.

8. Vadivelu

Being part of several memes and puns, Vadivelu is known for his comic roles in the South Indian film industry. He started working in minor roles and later has given some of the prominent works in the cinema. His most loved films include Singaravelan, Indiralogathil Na Azhagappan, Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei, and Mersal, which were blockbuster hits in the cinema. He was banned from the movie for several controversies for quite some time. However, he made the comeback again with the leading role movies.

9. Ali

Ali is a famous comedian who has worked in 1000+ films in the Telugu film industry. He started working in the child roles and later was cast in the supporting comedy roles. His unique style got him the name Chaata. Some of his films include Super, Settai, Puli, Total Dhamaal, Dabangg 3, and many more. He has received the Best Comedian Filmfare award for his movie Super and Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi.

10. Raghu Babu

Yerra Ragu is a comedian in the Telugu film industry. He is known for his roles in Race Gurram, Bunny, James Bond, Daruvu, Seema Sastri, Oosaravelli, and Brindavanam with more than 300 movies. His expression and comic timing are part of the successful films. He has been awarded with several awards for his notable performances in the movies.