← ← Back
Movie poster: The Laughing Club of India (2001)
🎬 Movie

The Laughing Club of India

2001 · 35 min Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Portrait of the first laughing club in India, its founding by a doctor who believes that laughter is the best medicine, his outreach to schools, interviews with club members, scenes of outdoor sessions, and shots of billboards and street scenes in contemporary Mumbai. Club members gather, stretch, and start to laugh. Founder Dr. Madan Kararia talks of the club's history and the growth of laughing clubs across the country. Among those interviewed, there's a stockbroker, three bawdy women, a musician, a widow laughing to cope with grief, and two old men - friends since school days who meet daily to laugh. No form, no fuss: happiness equals health.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Year 2001
Country India, United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Mira Nair
Runtime 35 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Laughing Club of India is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000