Film

Andaz Apna Apna

Name: Andaz Apna Apna
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Family
Released: 1994
Cast: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal

Comedy
Light-hearted

A gloriously silly Hindi comedy about two broke con artists chasing the same rich heiress while accidentally foiling a supervillain's plans. It's pure anarchic fun—non-stop jokes, physical comedy, and romance that never takes itself seriously. Perfect for anyone who loves films that prioritize laughs and charm over logic.

TMDb rating

3.4

Should you watch it?

Watch it if you find deadpan, dim-witted hustlers and running gags funnier the more you rewatch them, and you don't mind a plot that barely pretends to be serious.

Skip it if you need your comedy tight and plotted, since this one wanders, leans on broad shtick and mugging, and asks you to forgive a lot of loose ends.

What it asks of you: Nearly three hours of loose, shaggy scenes, with the jokes arriving in long unhurried stretches rather than a brisk rush of setups.

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