Film

Khosla Ka Ghosla!

Name: Khosla Ka Ghosla!
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2006
Cast: Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, Ranvir Shorey, Tara Sharma

Comedy
Light-hearted

A retired man's stolen land becomes the battleground for an elaborate con in this Delhi-set comedy. Khosla Ka Ghosla! is a heist film dressed as a family drama, warm and funny without ever turning cruel. It's for anyone who loves watching ordinary people outsmart a bully, and for those who appreciate Indian cinema's gift for mixing sentiment with mischief.

TMDb rating

3.7

Should you watch it?

Watch it if you enjoy a caper where a stubborn, squabbling family turns their own chaos into a weapon, and you like comedy built on sharp character clashes and escalating schemes rather than gags alone.

Skip it if you find Indian mainstream comedy's loud, broad performances tiring, or you want a lean, fast story; the family bickering and the long setup can feel repetitive before the scheming properly begins.

What it asks of you: It runs a little over two hours and settles in slowly, letting you get to know a crowded household before the plotting ramps up. Expect patience with the early chaos and a willingness to laugh at big, theatrical faces.

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Where to watch

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Checked 18 October 2026.

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Released: 2006
Genre: Comedy
Status: Released
Runtime: 135 min