Arshad Warsi's quirky entertainers to watch on OTT that define the actor's versatility

Today, April 19, 2025, marks the 57th birthday of the talented actor Arshad Warsi, a momentous occasion to celebrate his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema. To commemorate this special day, you must immerse yourself in a delightful journey through his most unforgettable comedy entertainers that are available on OTTplay Premium. These cinematic gems promise an experience of breathless laughter, while simultaneously evoking a sense of nostalgia. Although many of his films feature an ensemble cast, it is undeniable that Warsi's unique brand of quirkiness and impeccable comedic timing allow him often to steal the scene. From the hilarious chaos of Dhamaal to the witiness in Dedh Ishqiya, watch these films right now and cherish the brilliance of Arshad.

Arshad Warsi's must-watch films on OTTplay Premium:

Dhamaal

Cast: Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjay Dutt, Ashish Chaudhary, Riteish Deshmukh, Prem Chopra, Asrani, Vijay Raaz, Tiku Taslania, Suhasini Mulay, Sanjay Mishra

Four lazy friends–Roy, Manav, Aditya, and Boman–decided to go on a fun trip to Goa to look for some secrets and buried treasures. But police officer Kabir finds out what the friends are planning to do. Hence, Inspector Kabir starts to follow them, trying to catch up to the lazy treasure hunters, and all of them end up in a hilarious chaos and entanglement.

Dedh Ishqiya

Cast: Arshad Warsi, Naseera Shah, Madhuri Dixit, Human Qureshi, Vijay Raaz, Manoj Pahwa, Bhuvan Arora

This black comedy drama is the sequel to Warsi's 2010 film, Ishqiya. The actor along with Naseeruddin Shah reprised their roles in the sequel as Razzak Hussain and Iftikhar Hussain. Dedh Ishqiya follows Iftikhar and Razzak flee from the law and find a place to hide in the grand Majidabad palace. While they were there, Iftikhar tries to charm a wealthy widow by writing her beautiful poems and hoping she would fall in love with him. Meanwhile, Razzak impresses the widow's helper, and the two of them secretly plan to kidnap someone.

Golmaal Returns

Cast: Arshad Warsi, Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anjana Sukhani, Celena Jaitly, Amrita Arora

This film is a remake of the 1989 Marathi film, Pheka Pheki, which itself is inspired by the 1973 Hindi film, Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar. Golmaal Returns serves as the second installment in the filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Golmaal film series. The story follows Gopal, who saves an attractive young woman, and that leads to an unexpected night stranded on a yacht. After returning home, Gopal's wife Ekta begins to doubt him for extramarital affair, which compels her to investigate the circumstances.

Sehar

Cast: Arshad Warsi, Pankaj Kapur, Mahima Chaudhary, Sushant Singh, Suhasini Mulay, Rajendra Gupta, Abhay Bhargav

After Ajay Kumar assumes the role of Senior Superintendent of Police in Lucknow, he pledges with unwavering determination to completely wipe out all forms of criminal activity in Uttar Pradesh. His commitment makes him face off the ruthless Gajraj, a corrupt influential figure, who has a powerful network of support through his political connections, that creates a tense and dangerous conflict between the two.

Hero Hindustani

Cast: Arshad Warsi, Namrata Shirodkar, Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Parmeet Sethi, Asrani

An elderly man living in London came to understand that his granddaughter, who has grown up in England, finds India utterly unfamiliar and strange. Wanting to connect her with her heritage, the grandfather decided to arrange her marriage with man who belongs from India. When she arrives in India, she feels lost in this new world. A quirky guide is hired to pretend to be her fiancé, helping her navigate the customs and the environment. As they spend time together, an affection blossoms between them, and she falls in love with the guide.