While he might be known as a comedic supporting actor in hit Bollywood franchises like Golmaal and Munnabhai, Arshad Warsi is also a talented lead actor in his own right. A mainstay in Hindi cinema since the 2000s, Warsi also occasionally acts in web series like Asur and the Prime Video anthology Modern Love.
If you are eager to check out Arshad Warsi’s filmography, our guide takes you through his best movies while showing how and where to stream all of them.
Which Arshad Warsi movies should I watch first?
To start with Arshad Warsi’s most popular movies, it’s better to watch his comedic projects first. These include the four Golmaal movies, two Munnabhai movies, and classic comedies like Hulchul and Dhamaal.
Warsi is best-known for his portrayal of the lovable street goon Circuit in Munnabhai MBBS and its sequel Lage Raho Munnabhai. Sharing hilarious chemistry with Sanjay Dutt (who played fellow soft-hearted hooligan Munnabhai), Warsi broke out as a character actor and became a household name with this franchise.
In the Golmaal movies, he has showcased his screwball comedy skills alongside other popular actors like Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor. In the equally chaotic comedies Sunday and Dhamaal, Warsi also shone playing street-smart characters.
A more serious and nuanced side of Arshad Warsi is reflected in social satires like Kabul Express, Jolly LLB and the crime-comedy Ishqiya. In Kabir Khan’s Kabul Express, Warsi played an Indian war correspondent making new friends and enemies in terrorist-controlled Afghanistan. Playing the titular character in Jolly LLB, Warsi played a bumbling but kind-hearted lawyer who defends the poor against posh, corporate lawyers.
As for Ishqiya (and its sequel Dedh Ishqiya), Warsi shared screen space with acclaimed actor Naseeruddin Shah. Both Shah and Warsi played a duo of womanizing criminals who encounter a comedy of errors after falling for mysterious women.
While most of Arshad Warsi’s movies are either feel-good or dark comedies, Warsi also proved he’s capable enough to lead serious thrillers with Asur. First released on Voot and later by Jio Cinema, the two-season thriller series found him playing a veteran investigator whose limits are tested by a brutal serial killer. The series marked his debut in the OTT space and rejuvenated his recent career.
Why is Jolly LLB Arshad Warsi’s best movie to watch?
Jolly LLB is Arshad Warsi’s best movie as a lead actor, allowing him to display not just his feel-good comic timing but also his melodramatic side. The legal drama plays out as a satire on the state of the Indian legal system and the economic differences running it. Warsi’s Jolly is a lovable underdog whose life changes after he battles a drunk driving case against a wealthy veteran lawyer (impressively played by Boman Irani).
Apart from career-defining performances by Warsi and Irani, the film also benefits greatly from its character actors like Saurabh Shukla whose portrayal of a short-tempered judge guarantees rip-roaring laughter. While the sequel Jolly LLB 2 recast Akshay Kumar in Warsi’s role, he is supposed to return in the third part.
Where can I watch the best Arshad Warsi movies online?
Below you can find the latest streaming information for Arshad Warsi's best movies. This includes every offer for viewers in India today. We'll also show you if any of his best movies are available to watch online for free.
