Happy Birthday Shakti Kapoor: Top 10 comedy films of the actor
The makers of Anurag Kashyap's next film Nishaanchi, starring debutant Aaishvary Thackeray released the trailer on Wednesday. A well-known actor in the Hindi film industry, Shakti Kapoor is renowned for his ability to play both comedic and villainous parts. He has given innumerable standout comedic performances. These are ten of his well-known comedies.
Andaz Apna Apna (1994): He is renowned for his portrayal of the clumsy and recognisable antagonist "Crime Master Gogo." The film Starred Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal and Juhi Chawla among other actors. It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
2/10
Raja Babu (1994): Shakti's portrayal of the endearing sidekick Nandu in the comedy film earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Comedian.
3/10
Chaal Baaz (1989): The veteran comic actor brings a great deal of humour to this timeless movie. It stars late actress Sridevi, Rajnikanth, Sunny Deol, and Anupam Kher in crucial roles.
4/10
Coolie No. 1 (1995): In the popular comedy of mistaken identities, Coolie No. 1 (1995), Shakti portrays the comically evil Hoshiyar Chand. His comic timing with Govinda in this film is commendable.
Judwaa (1997): Shakti Kapoor's portrayal of the eccentric Rangeela heightens the comedy appeal of this David Dhawan production. It features Salman Khan in double roles.
6/10
Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990): His great comedic chemistry with Kader Khan as a father-son pair is on display in the 1990 film Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri.
7/10
Hungama (2003): Directed by Priyadarshan, this comedy features a large ensemble cast, and Shakti's comedic timing is particularly strong.
8/10
Hulchul (2004): Another Priyadarshan movie in which Shakti gives a standout comic performance is Hulchul Starring Akshaye Khanna and Kareena Kapoor.
Malamaal Weekly (2006): In this comedy-drama about a lottery ticket, Shakti is one of the quirky characters. The film also features Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani.
10/10
Chup Chup Ke (2006): Known for its situational humour, this film marks the continuation of Shakti and Priyadarshan's comedic collaborations.
![Andaz Apna Apna (1994): He is renowned for his portrayal of the clumsy and recognisable antagonist "Crime Master Gogo."](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/09/20250903102554_Andaz-Apna-Apna.jpg "Andaz Apna Apna (1994): He is renowned for his portrayal of the clumsy and recognisable antagonist "Crime Master Gogo."")
