Amol Palekar in Gol Maal. (courtesy: YouTube)
Govinda Naam Mera, which released on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar, has all the trappings of a quintessential Bollywood entertainer. There is drama, comedy, song and dance, and a murder mystery element as well. From the trailer to the songs, fans have been hooked on what the movie and the lead actors Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar have to offer. For the unversed, the film stars Vicky Kaushal as Govinda Waghmare, a broke background dancer who is married (to Bhumi) – who cheats on him and occasionally beats him up. He is also in love with a fellow background dancer played by Kiara. How this motley crew gets mixed up in a murder forms the crux of the story.
If you loved Govinda Naam Mera, here are some other fun movies you can add to your wishlist.
1.Gol Maal
This 1979 Hrishikesh Mukherjee directorial is one of the most loved Hindi films of all time. The hero is an ordinary man in an extraordinary circumstance. To keep his strict boss happy, an employee finds himself telling lie after lie. And all these lies give way to some iconic comedic sequences and lovely songs, headlined beautifully by Amol Palekar.
2.Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro – YouTube
This cult classic needs no introduction. This satirical black comedy stars Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur, Satish Shah, Satish Kaushik, Bhakti Barve and Neena Gupta. This is a must-watch for all movie lovers.
3.Murder Mystery – Netflix
While this is not a Bollywood film, Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler's Murder Mystery is definitely all kinds of fun. The film follows a couple – Nick Spitz (Adam Sandler) and Audrey Spitz (Jennifer Aniston) – who get entangled in a murder investigation stuck among strangers on a billionaire's yacht.
4.Chachi 420 – YouTube
Chachi 420 is a film that showcases Kamal Haasan's artistic genius. The film has been co-written, directed and produced by Kamal Haasan and is inspired by Mrs Doubtfire. In order to meet his child, who lives with his ex-wife, the actor impersonates a female nanny. What follows is comedic chaos that is bound to make you laugh out loud.
5.Chupke Chupke – Amazon Prime Video
Chupke Chupke has been a cult favourite for decades now. The story is kicked into motion when a man plays a prank on his wife's brother-in-law. But the prank snowballs into a comedy of errors. This Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic features Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore.
Tell us your pick from the list.