They are known for their serious author backed roles. Some of them are huge commercial stars who have played the quintessential hero/heroine in films. But these actors par excellence also have shown immense versatility in comedy. We pick our favorite 14 actors whose comic act made our jaws hurt.Be It 'Chalbaaz' or 'Mr Inidia' Sridevi's comic timing has always been perfect. She has also in the past earned critical acclaim for her role in films like 'Sadma'. Who have thought that a serious actor like Pankaj Kapur could pull off a character like Harry Mandola in 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'. Perhaps the best thing about the film, Kapur proved yet again that he is the best we have in the country as of now.Amitabh Bachchan's comic act in 'Namak Halal' still brings a smile on people's faces. The actor who was known for his brooding image had also managed to tickle the funny bone in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Chupke Chupke'.
04:52 PM, Mar 13, 2013

Bollywood celebrities have often moved to small screen to be a part of the reality shows. Some donned the hat of a host while others became judge on the shows. But only a few dared to tread in unknown waters- fiction. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the new addition with his show 'Saraswatichandra'. Sridevi left Bollywood for family at the peak of her career in 1997. But the actress later turned to television with her comedy fiction show 'Malini Iyer' in 2004 where she played the role of a housewife. Known for her role in films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron' and 'Mandi', Neena Gupta also experimented with television with serials like 'Gul Gulshan Gulfam'. But she is best knwon for her fiction shows like 'Dard' and 'Saans'.
06:01 PM, Feb 26, 2013

'Matru Ki Bijlee' collects Rs 41.15 crore in first week
by IANS
'Matru ki Bijlee Ka Mandola', (MKBKM), a political satire with a dollop of humour, may not have got an overwhelming response but it has recovered its costs by collecting Rs. 41.15 crore worldwide in the first week of its release, making it Vishal Bhardwaj's biggest film yet. ...  
06:35 PM, Jan 18, 2013

'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' is not everyone's cup of tea at all: Raja Sen Rediff's film critic Raja Sen joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the movie 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'. ...  
04:37 PM, Jan 15, 2013

Pankaj Kapur: My only idol was Rajesh Khanna
by IANS
It may sound surprising but seasoned actor Pankaj Kapur, known for doing offbeat films such as 'Maqbool' and 'Blue Umbrella', confesses that he entered show business aiming to be like late superstar Rajesh Khanna. ...  
03:06 PM, Jan 15, 2013

Shabana: Thankful to Bhardwaj for 'Matru Ki Bijlee' role
by IANS
She's done some meaty and critically acclaimed roles in her long and eventful film career, but Shabana Azmi is still happy with the response her latest effort in 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' is receiving. ...  
05:44 PM, Jan 14, 2013

'Matru Ki Bijlee' collects Rs 22.4 crore in first weekend
by IANS
Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' made Rs.22.4 crore during its opening weekend. The filmmaker is content with the response to his new project, which is satirical in nature. ...  
01:46 PM, Jan 14, 2013

Matru Ki Bijlee: Is it adapted from Brecht's play? The play is called 'Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti' in German and is written by Bertolt Brecht. ...  
09:13 AM, Jan 14, 2013

'Matru Ki Bijlee' collects Rs.7.02 crore on its opening day
by IANS
Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola', a political satire targetting land scam, which has earned rave reviews especially for Pankaj Kapur's performance, collected Rs.7.02 crore on its opening day, making it the highest ever opening for the director. Co-produced by Bhardwaj, the film has been made at a budget of about Rs.33 crore. ...  
06:13 PM, Jan 13, 2013

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Now, when all the reviews are out and the audience more or less know about the storyline of director Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka ...
10:38 AM, Jan 12, 2013

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola: 5 insanely cool scenes Did you know Pankaj Kapur is a teetotaller in real life? You wouldn't if you saw him teetering drunkenly at the edge of a village well, barking obscenities at it and getting offended that it was answering back. ...  
12:07 PM, Jan 11, 2013

'Matru Ki Bijlee..' Tweet Review: 1st day, 1st show Vishal Bhardwaj is one director who takes inspiration from the world literature but tries to dilute it down to suit the Indian mindset. The critically acclaimed director has returned with 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'. The film stars Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma and Pankaj Kapur in the lead roles. ...  
10:02 AM, Jan 11, 2013

'Matru': Bhardwaj's dark and delectable world In an age of 100 crore clubs and instant gratification, very few filmmakers have the vision and valour to traverse the path less-travelled and remain true to their cinematic conviction. ...  
02:18 PM, Jan 10, 2013

Vishal Bhardwaj is back with his quirky comedy: 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'.Among the cast is a brilliantly pink cow that smiles. The film is being released on January 11, 2013.For Imran Khan, piercing his ears for his role in 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' turned out to be a painful experience after his ears became septic. Anushka kisses Imran in this still from the film.
01:56 PM, Jan 10, 2013

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola: 10 cracking dialogue Actor Imran Khan, who plays an educated Haryanvi boy who comes back to his village in 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola', even learnt Haryanvi to make his accent believable. ...  
06:29 PM, Jan 09, 2013

Pankaj Kapur: I have learnt to become patient Pankaj Kapur is returning to acting after a gap of three years with Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'. ...  
04:22 PM, Jan 09, 2013

Pankaj Kapur: Vishal made me dance; it was fun Even though he became a household name after appearing in television shows like 'Karamchand', Pankaj Kapur isn't very keen on going back to television. ...  
02:26 PM, Jan 09, 2013

'Matru Ki Bijlee' is a political comedy: Director
by IANS
'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' might be about the issue of land scam, but director Vishal Bhardwaj says the tone of the film is not at all serious. "The film's plot is based on the issue of land scam but I have not personalised this to any one," the 52-year-old told reporters Monday at a press conference of the film. ...  
03:56 PM, Jan 08, 2013

Imran finds it scary to work with Pankaj Kapur
by IANS
Actor Imran Khan, who is sharing celluloid space with Pankaj Kapoor for the first time in 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola', says working with the veteran actor can be unnerving. ...  
05:06 PM, Jan 07, 2013

Director Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' is all set to present Imran Khan and Anushka Sharma in completely new avatars. The film is hitting the screens on January 11, 2013.Vishal Bhardwaj's last film as director was 'Saat Khoon Maaf' which had Priyanka Chopra in the lead.The film seems to be set in a semi-urban backdrop like 'Omkara'.
03:12 PM, Jan 06, 2013