The 40 most popular indian comedy TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.


The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · IN
Kapil Sharma is back with his gang - Bindu, Chandan and 'mohalle ki dhoban' Gudiya. In tow is a new character, Maski, along with Goli, Roopmati and more! Enjoy guaranteed laughter with Kapil and his antics as different celebrities join in.


Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain
2015 · IN
"Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!" is a popular Hindi sitcom that premiered in 2015 on And TV and is available on ZEE5. Produced by Binaifer Kohli, the show follows two neighboring couples—the Mishras and the Tiwaris. The husbands, Vibhuti Narayan Mishra and Manmohan Tiwari are dissatisfied in their marriages and secretly admire each other's wives. Manmohan, a successful undergarment businessman, is married to Angoori, a simple and naive housewife. Vibhuti, an unemployed former insurance agent, is married to Anita, a confident and modern woman who runs grooming classes. Their constant scheming to impress each other's wives leads to comedic conflicts and chaotic situations, mostly taking place in their homes. The show, inspired by the 1990s sitcom Shrimaan Shrimati, has been well received by both critics and audiences for its humor and engaging storyline.


RadhaKrishn
2018 · IN
The story of Radha and Krishna is the epitome of eternal love, which transcends eras and emotions.


Baa Bahoo Aur Baby
2005 · IN
Baa Bahoo Aur Baby was as a popular comedy drama, broadcast on India's Star Plus channel between 2005 and 2010. The series revolved around the fictitious Thakkar family, living in a large house in Parla East, Mumbai.


Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · IN
Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common man as the show explores the story of every household and how our common man Kapil is affected by the simplest issues in life around him.


Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment
2024 · IN
Colors presents an innovative blend of celebrity personalities, culinary skills, and comedy, all coming together for a delightful entertainment experience.


Pushpa Impossible
2022 · IN
Pushpa Impossible is the story about a feisty middle-aged woman having studied until grade 9 in a Gujarati medium school and going back to school at the age of 44! She is boisterous, uncouth, impulsive, hardworking and an endearingly loveable mother of three children. She is Pushpa Patel hailing from a small town Patan in Gujarat and now residing at Bapodra Chawl in Mumbai. The show is a peek into her day-to-day struggles, her small victories, her Juggad, her shortcomings, and her constant pursuit of living a good life while struggling as a full-time mother and part-time businesswoman. The show is an autobiography of a mother, who decides to go back to school and change her life by impacting many lives!


Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga
2018 · IN
Aladdin is an age-old fantasy tale of a 20-year-old boy and his travails around his family and love. It is an absolute family entertainer show. It has got the fantastical factor of classic tale as well as the nail-biting thriller, heart-warming romance and affecting family equations. Despite being set in a very old legendary talismanic era, all the characters are entertaining, yet relatable which makes the fans correlate with its humor.


F.I.R.
2006 · IN
F.I.R. is an Indian television sitcom first shown on July 31, 2006, on SAB TV. It is a story about a Haryanvi Lady Police Inspector. The story revolves around her and her sub- constables antics. The show is produced by Edit II Productions and is being broadcast Monday to Friday nights. The sitcom was nominated for the Best Sitcom category at the Indian Telly Awards in 2009. The sitcom is set in a police station. On March 16, 2013, the show took a 20-year leap from 2013 to 2033 but from 8 July 2013, the setting has returned to the present.


Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai
2014 · IN
Badi dooooor se aaye hai is a story of 5 extra-terrestrial people, from a different galaxy. They have come to earth in search of their lost son. These 5 aliens consist of a father, mother and their 3 children. Few years back they had lost their youngest son while travelling through our galaxy. Since then they have been searching for him from planet to planet .This hunt of theirs had got them to our planet earth.


Lapataganj
2009 · IN
Based in an imaginary small town called “Lapataganj” (means a lost place), the story is inspired from the writings of Sharad Joshi-who was an eminent Hindi satirist. His wide range of work has highlighted the bitter truth of our society with a satirical punch. These stories while making us laugh; also make us empathize with the situations we face in our daily lives. “Lapataganj” is a town in some part of India which has been long forgotten by the system. The town struggles daily for basic facilities yet the people residing there are the happiest of the lot. The show captures the spirit of a common man to lead a happy life against all odds.


Ali Baba Aur 40 Bhoot
2026 · IN
Rooted in logic and science, Alisha is drawn into an experience that defies everything she believes. Will she find answers or uncover a terrifying truth?


May I Come in Madam?
2016 · IN
Sajan Agarwal is mentally tortured by his mother-in-law and Bhupesh. He falls in love with his new boss, Sanjana.


Mastram
2020 · IN
An aspiring author living in the heartland of 1980s India discovers that sex sells when the addition of erotic content to his book finally results in sales.


Cooku with Comali
2019 · IN
Cooku with Comali, also known by the acronym CWC, is an Indian Tamil-language comedy-based cooking competition show aired on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar where the contestants are paired each week with comedians (comalis) who are amateur cooks. The first season premiered on 16 November 2019 and ended on 23 February 2020. The second season was premiered on 14 November 2020 and ended on 14 April 2021. The third season was premiered on 22 January 2022 and ended on 24 July 2022. The contestants along with their comalis are challenged every week and judged by Chef Damu and Chef Venkatesh Bhat.


The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024 · IN
Comedian Kapil Sharma hosts this laugh-out-loud variety talk show with celebrity guests, hilarious antics and his signature supporting cast.


Heart Beat
2024 · IN
RK Multispeciality Hospital is a beacon of hope and healing. Its doctors are resilient even when they have to deal with medical and personal challenges.


Adhu idhu yedhu
2009 · IN
Athu Ithu Ethu (transl. That This which) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language reality comedy and game show that airs on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. Hosted by Sivakarthikeyan (former) and Ma Ka Pa Anand, the first season of the show premiered on 5 June 2009.


India's Got Latent
2024 · IN
India's Got Latent is an Indian Hindi comedy talent show hosted by Samay Raina on YouTube. Inspired by the international Got Talent franchise and Kill Tony, it features a wide variety of acts including singing, dancing, magic, and comedy.


Baalveer
2012 · IN
Darkness is on the horizon as Baalveer faces his toughest enemies yet - one who has ended Baalveers across all the universes, and one within himself. Can he overcome the threat and save himself?


Amrutham
2001 · IN
Amrutham is a popular sitcom in Telugu. It was produced by Just Yellow Media. It was the longest running and most popular sitcom in Telugu.


Motu Patlu
2012 · IN
Inspired by the characters of Lot Pot Comics, Motu Patlu is a lively comic caper for the kids as well as the entire family. Set in the beautiful city of Furfuri Nagariya, the story is about Motu and Patlu, who are as similar as chalk and cheese. The Awesome Twosome are always on an adventurous expedition and have an uncanny ability to get into tricky situations every single day! It was premiered on 16 October 2012, beginning with the episode "John Banega Don". It focuses on two friends, Motu and Patlu, living in the fictional city Furfuri Nagar.


Panchayat
2020 · IN
Panchayat is a comedy-drama, which captures the journey of an engineering graduate Abhishek, who for lack of a better job option joins as secretary of a panchayat office in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh. Stuck between crazy villagers and a difficult village lifestyle Abhishek starts his job with the sole motivation of getting out of there as soon as possible, for which he even prepares for CAT.


Wagle Ki Duniya
2021 · IN
Three generations of the family live together, who share all their happiness and sorrows. Follow the story of this family as they bring laughter to each other's lives and will make your heart melt. A new generation of the old critically acclaimed show is here to take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions.


Guddan - Tumse Na Ho Payega
2018 · IN
Guddan faces a big challenge when she becomes a mother-in-law to three daughters-in-law after marrying Akshat, a widower.


Pritam and Pedro
2026 · IN
The dynamic between the two contrasting personalities, a seasoned cop who prefers old-school methods and a tech-savvy cop who relies on modern technology for investigations, as they navigate their partnership in solving crimes.


Tenali Rama
2017 · IN
Court poet Tenali Rama serves at the court of Emperor Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara empire, and uses his sharp wit and wisdom to solve complicated matters quickly.


Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo
2009 · IN
Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo abbreviated as SRJMB was a Hindi sitcom telecast on SAB TV from Monday to Friday at 9.00 pm IST initially but later at 11:30 pm. The serial name was based on a famous song “Sajan re jhoot mat bolo, Khuda ke paas jana hai” from the movie Teesri Kasam.


Mithai
2021 · IN
Mithai is a girl full of life, while Siddhartha is serious, intelligent, and self-centered. This culturally rich story revolves around traditional Bengali sweets and love.


X.X.X: Uncensored
2018 · IN
An erotic anthology series exploring different aspects of love, lust and romance.


Resort
2026 · IN
A debt-ridden room service boy rises to challenge a ruthless kitchen at a luxurious beachside haven.


Comedy Nights Bachao
2015 · IN
Based on the format of roast comedy, the show features comic crusaders who take a jibe at celebrity guests testing their patience through slapstick humor and make unpleasant jokes about them.


Ninja Hattori-Kun Returns
2013 · IN
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Bharaghar
2012 · IN
The Tele-serial BHARAGHAR revolves around a family and their various tenants. Based on the relationships between the house owner’s family and the families of the various tenants, the plot of BHARAGHAR is mainly comic and also encompasses the lives of a few neighbours. The different plots are actually a broader reflection of the urban Assamese society. Crisp dialogues and stand-out performances by the cast of the tele-serial has made it one of the most-watched TV serial in the history of Assamese television. Every episode is conceived with a view to providing viewers wholesome entertainment.


Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?
2017 · IN
Kunti is obsessed with finding the perfect bride for her son. God grants her the wish but gives her five daughters-in-law, each possessing a unique quality.


Brothers and Sisters
2026 · IN
Bound by love and unspoken truths, Shanmuga Sundaram and his devoted family's lives revolve around shared rituals... till hidden cracks begin to surface.


Hum Paanch
1995 · IN
Hum Paanch is the story of a middle-class white-collar worker, Anand Mathur, who always finds himself in trouble because of his five daughters — Meenakshi, Radhika, Sweety, Kajal, and Chhoti. The three elder daughters are Anand and his first wife's children. The last two are Anand and Bina's daughters. To make matters worse, his first wife is deceased but "haunts" him by speaking to him through her large wall-mounted portrait—usually to nag him or offer sarcastic advice. Living in a chaotic household with his second wife, Bina, Anand tries to maintain order while his daughters hatch various schemes, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and situational comedy.


Chumbak
2026 · IN
Five quirky families navigate life as neighbors in Chumbak Colony, where chaotic conflicts and hilarious antics turn each day into a new chapter.


Hitler Didi
2011 · IN
Hitler Didi or General Didi is a daily Indian soap opera that aired on Zee TV. It premiered on November 7, 2011. The story is located in the backdrop of Delhi. It airs in Pakistan on Express Entertainment.


Least Eligible Bachelor
2026 · IN
A bachelor struggling to find a bride because of his looks moves to Hyderabad for a fresh start, only to discover that his potential match is his colleague at work.
Indian television has shifted rapidly from long-running family serials to streaming originals with tighter seasons, with crime and political drama leading the international breakout.
TV comedy has moved from the multi-camera sitcom to the single-camera half-hour to the genre-blurring 'sadcom.' The format's real advantage is time — jokes that depend on years of accumulated character history.