Top 10 Comedic Icons of Haryanvi Cinema

1. Khyaali Ram

Why he’s iconic:
One of the earliest recognised comedians in Haryanvi films.
Comedy style: Rural satire + loud expressions
Famous in: Classic Haryanvi cinema
Speciality: Pioneer of Haryanvi screen comedy.

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2. Ashok Khanna

Why he’s respected:
Consistent comic actor in 90s–2000s Haryanvi films.
Comedy style: Natural, situational
Famous works: Chandrawal, Bahurani, multiple folk-based films
Speciality: Strong comic timing in family-driven movies.

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3. Gulshan Bagga

Why he’s popular:
Modern Haryanvi cinema’s well-known comic face.
Comedy style: Massy + expressive
Famous for: Comic roles in new-era Haryanvi films
Speciality: Perfect supporting comedian.

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4. Gajendra Phogat

Why he stands out:
Singer + actor, known for humorous acting in films & folk movies.
Comedy style: Desi humour + expressive reactions
Famous in: Gavri, Haryanvi folk films
Speciality: Great for comedy in village-centric stories.

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5. Rajendra Gupta

Why he counts:
Veteran TV + film actor, performed iconic comic roles in early Haryanvi movies.
Comedy style: Subtle, situational
Known for: Haryanvi art films & character roles
Speciality: Intelligent humour.

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6. Jagat Jakhar

Why he’s remembered:
Known mainly for heroic roles, but his comic supporting characters were loved.
Comedy style: Natural + simple
Famous works: Chandrawal
Speciality: Balanced serious + light comedy.

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7. Parbhat Rathi

Why he’s in the list:
Known for character-driven comic roles in Haryanvi regional films.
Comedy style: Realistic, rural
Speciality: Often plays the “funny neighbour” or friend.

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8. Mukesh Tiwari (Haryanvi origin, acted in Haryanvi films)

Why he’s notable:
Though famous for Bollywood roles like Vasooli Bhai, he has acted in Haryanvi language films with strong comic shade.
Comedy style: Massy + loud humour
Speciality: Perfect for villain-comic roles.

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9. Yashpal Sharma (worked in Haryanvi cinema)

Why he counts:
Delivered impactful comedy in Haryanvi language films & Haryana-based movies.
Comedy style: Intense + sarcastic
Speciality: Brings quality comedy to realistic films.

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10. Sandeep Sharma

Why he’s emerging:
New-gen Haryanvi film actor who plays comic characters in modern Haryana movies.
Comedy style: Youth-friendly humour
Speciality: Strong presence in contemporary cinema.