Happy birthday, Juhi Chawla: The OG queen of comedy in Bollywood

It’s time to cue the laugh track because today is the birthday of the one and only Juhi Chawla, Bollywood’s forever queen of comedy, and she’s turning 58! From her million-dollar smile to her impeccable comic timing, Juhi Chawla has given us some of the funniest moments in Hindi cinema. Let’s be honest: her movies are what you binge when you need a mood boost – a Juhi rom-com marathon is the ultimate pick-me-up.

Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi - 1997

Let’s start with the absolute classic, Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi. Who else could pull off dealing with Akshay Kumar’s character and still manage to steal every scene? Juhi’s expressions and her sassy, never-mess-with-me attitude added all the spice to this madcap comedy. Watching her handle the absurd antics of a wannabe “khiladi” was everything you’d want from 90s comedy gold.

Ishq - 1997

Oh, and let’s not forget Ishq. Juhi paired up with Aamir Khan in this rom-com rollercoaster, where they took “lovers-turned-enemies-turned-lovers-again” to a whole new level. The movie was wild, the laughs were loud, and Juhi’s chemistry with Aamir? Unmatched. Her comic timing here is the stuff of legends, especially in the scene where her family drama meets a crazy love story. Juhi played her part with such unfiltered charm and hilarity that it’s impossible not to laugh out loud.

Yes Boss - 1997

In Yes Boss, she was the lovable, ambitious Seema who wanted success but wasn’t willing to sacrifice her heart. Paired with Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi gave us a whole new level of office drama-meets-romantic comedy, making us fall for her all over again. And who could forget her in Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman? It was Juhi’s balance of innocence and witty humor that made us believe in the magic of a dreamer’s journey.

Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya - 2001

Then there’s Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya. I mean, the title itself is a vibe. Juhi, alongside Tabu and other equally chaotic characters, gives us a hilarious take on middle-class struggles. The movie is an anthem for the “spend first, think later” gang, and Juhi’s feisty character is right in the middle of this comedy-of-errors family drama. There’s no Bollywood scene that quite matches Juhi’s comic expressions when she’s juggling household madness and financial chaos.

So, here’s to Juhi Chawla, the queen of heart and humour, who made us laugh till our stomachs hurt and gave us some of Bollywood’s most iconic comedy gems.