Top 15 Hilarious Comedy Novels by Indian Writers

  1. The Unproposed Guy by Bhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani “The Unproposed Guy” is a delightful romantic comedy that explores the humorous trials and tribulations of modern-day romance. The novel follows the protagonist through a series of hilarious and heartwarming events, providing a fresh take on love and friendship in contemporary Indian society. Sarkhedi’s sharp wit and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone looking for a good laugh.
  2. Dissected by Naveen Kakkar “Dissected” offers a humorous glimpse into the life of medical students. The book is filled with sarcastic humor and hilarious situations that these students face in their daily lives. Kakkar’s witty writing and the relatable struggles of the characters make this a fun and entertaining read​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  3. Page 6 and Beyond: Let’s Steer the Pot by Hureen Saghar Gandhi This book uses humor to explore the generational gap and the impact of technology on social interactions. Gandhi’s stories, centered around two WhatsApp groups, are both charming and funny, capturing the struggles of learning new technology in a highly relatable manner​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  4. The Great Indian Democracy by Manivannan K A satirical take on India’s political landscape, “The Great Indian Democracy” uses humor to highlight the absurdities within the system. Manivannan’s clever observations and witty writing provide a funny yet insightful look at Indian democracy​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  5. The Text God by Sankalpita Singh This novel tells the story of Jen Flanders, who falls in love with an Irish lawyer she meets online, mistaking him for a god. The book is light-hearted and perfect for a cozy read, filled with humorous situations and witty dialogues​ (bookGeeks)​.
  6. English, August by Upamanyu Chatterjee “English, August” is a classic Indian novel that follows Agastya Sen’s misadventures in a small Indian town. Chatterjee’s satirical portrayal of bureaucracy and rural life in India is both funny and thought-provoking, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature​ (Write Right)​.
  7. The Backbenchers Series by Sidharth Oberoi This series captures the humorous side of teenage life and high school drama. Each book in the series presents different stories of young individuals dealing with relationships, heartbreaks, and the quirks of adolescence in a humorous manner​ (Write Right)​.
  8. When I Was Husbandless by Ritika Madaan A humorous take on the life of a single woman, this book finds comedy in everyday situations. Madaan’s writing is relatable and funny, making it a perfect read for anyone who enjoys light-hearted humor​ (bookGeeks)​.
  9. I Also Slept with Rashmi Verma by Love Thon Set in a college campus, this novel humorously explores the life of a young man hopelessly in love with a girl who has a reputation for being promiscuous. The witty and candid writing style makes it a humorous and engaging read​ (bookGeeks)​.
  10. Tulsiprasad Bandhopadhyay: The Next MLA! by Sudeep Satheesan A political satire that lightly plays on the ambitions and absurdities of Indian politics, this book is filled with humorous situations and characters that reflect the quirks of the political scene​ (bookGeeks)​.
  11. The Panchatheertha Part 1 by Rajiv Mittal A satirical revision of the classic “Panchatantra,” Mittal’s storytelling is both humorous and insightful. The gradual unfolding of the plot keeps the reader engaged while providing plenty of laughs along the way​ (bookGeeks)​.
  12. 30+ Everything: Tales of a Woman in her Thirties by Dr. Mridula AM This collection of anecdotes and musings offers a humorous look at the life of a woman in her thirties. Dr. Mridula’s witty observations on everyday life make this book both entertaining and relatable​ (bookGeeks)​.
  13. Hostelitis: Surviving Hostel Life by Srinivasa Addepalli Based on the author’s own experiences, this novel humorously explores the life of hostel students. Addepalli’s writing is filled with witty and emotional tales that capture the essence of hostel life​ (bookGeeks)​.
  14. Hate in the Time of Malaria by Balu George This book uses humor to tackle serious issues like disease and healthcare. George’s clever writing and the absurdity of the situations make it a unique and funny read​ (bookGeeks)​.
  15. The Greatest Enemy of Rain Stories by Manu Bhattathiri A collection of short stories that delve into the mundane and the ordinary, Bhattathiri’s writing brings out the humor in everyday life. The quirky characters and their peculiar traits make for an amusing and engaging read​ (bookGeeks)​.
Rank Title Author Description
1 The Unproposed Guy Bhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani A romantic comedy exploring the humorous ups and downs of modern romance, with witty storytelling and relatable characters.
2 Dissected Naveen Kakkar A humorous take on the life of medical students, filled with sarcastic humor and relatable struggles.
3 Page 6 and Beyond: Let’s Steer the Pot Hureen Saghar Gandhi Explores the generational gap and technology’s impact with charm and humor, centered around WhatsApp groups.
4 The Great Indian Democracy Manivannan K A satirical look at India’s political system, using humor to highlight its absurdities.
5 The Text God Sankalpita Singh A light-hearted story about a woman who mistakes an Irish lawyer for a god, filled with humorous situations and witty dialogues.
6 English, August Upamanyu Chatterjee Follows Agastya Sen’s misadventures in a small Indian town, a satirical portrayal of rural life and bureaucracy.
7 The Backbenchers Series Sidharth Oberoi Captures teenage high school drama with humor, exploring relationships and heartbreaks from a young perspective.
8 When I Was Husbandless Ritika Madaan Humorous take on the life of a single woman, finding comedy in everyday situations.
9 I Also Slept with Rashmi Verma Love Thon A humorous exploration of unrequited love on a college campus, filled with candid and witty writing.
10 Tulsiprasad Bandhopadhyay: The Next MLA! Sudeep Satheesan A light-hearted political satire, filled with humorous situations and quirky characters.
11 The Panchatheertha Part 1 Rajiv Mittal Satirical revision of the “Panchatantra,” with humor and insightful storytelling.
12 30+ Everything: Tales of a Woman in her Thirties Dr. Mridula AM Collection of humorous anecdotes and musings on life in one’s thirties.
13 Hostelitis: Surviving Hostel Life Srinivasa Addepalli Humorous exploration of hostel life, based on the author’s experiences.
14 Hate in the Time of Malaria Balu George Uses humor to tackle serious issues like disease and healthcare, with clever writing and absurd situations.
15 The Greatest Enemy of Rain Stories Manu Bhattathiri A collection of short stories that find humor in the mundane and ordinary.