8 Feel-Good Movies Like Laapataa Ladies That’ll 100% Make You Laugh & Smile

Did you ever discover a movie that was like a secret treasure and made you happy? That’s what happened to many people who watched “Laapataa Ladies” on Netflix! This delightful movie took us on a journey filled with emotions and made us want more of its friendly feeling.

If you liked the magic of “Laapataa Ladies,” get ready for some fun movie recommendations! Here are nine great comedies made with a low budget that you should definitely watch if you enjoyed “Laapataa Ladies.”

1. Badhaai Ho (“Congratulations”) is a very good Bollywood movie. It’s about a couple who gets pregnant in a surprising way when they’re older. This leads to funny and touching moments as they deal with family traditions and expectations from society. Just like “Laapataa Ladies,” this movie uses humor and warmth to talk about family problems and what society expects from people. And also like “Laapataa Ladies,” “Badhaai Ho” shows men who believe in equality and think men and women should be treated the same.

2. Peepli Live is a funny movie that’s also a bit dark. It shows the funny side of how the media can make a big deal out of something small, like a farmer’s situation. This movie talks about serious issues like the problems faced by people in rural India, just like “Laapataa Ladies” does. But it uses humor to make people pay attention to these important problems.

3. Dhobi Ghat (“The Laundryman”) is a drama movie by Kiran Rao. It follows the lives of four people in Mumbai: a laundry worker who wants to be an actor, a banker who became a photographer, a painter who needs to find new ideas for her paintings, and a new immigrant who is married and films her experiences with a home video camera. The stories of these four people connect in a beautiful way and show many different feelings, similar to “Laapataa Ladies.”

4. English Vinglish stars the very talented actress Sridevi. It’s a comedy-drama about a woman who decides to learn English so she can feel more confident. This challenges how people think things should be and helps her find her own worth. Both “Laapataa Ladies” and “English Vinglish” are about women who go on a wonderful journey to discover who they are, while also fighting against what society expects from them.

5. Dhanak (“Rainbow”) is a heartwarming story about the love between a brother and sister. The sister tries to make her brother’s wish come true: to meet the famous Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. This adventure teaches them about kindness and never giving up. Similar to “Laapataa Ladies,” both movies show strong characters who overcome difficulties and find happiness even when things are tough.

6. Titu Ambani is a funny movie about a man’s crazy adventures in a small town. The movie has many interesting characters and funny situations. This lighthearted movie with its silly characters and funny moments will entertain you just as much as “Laapataa Ladies.”

7. Welcome to Sajjanpur is a comedy-drama that takes place in a village. A writer helps people in the village write letters because they can’t read or write. In the process, he gets involved in their lives and love stories. Just like “Laapataa Ladies,” both movies show the beauty and kindness of life in a village, using different stories and characters.

8. Qarib Qarib Single (“Almost Single”) is a romantic comedy about two middle-aged people who travel together. They rediscover love and friendship during their trip. Similar to “Laapataa Ladies,” “Qarib Qarib Single” uses humor and wit to challenge what society expects from people. The movie has charming characters who go on journeys of self-discovery, just like in “Laapataa Ladies.”