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Top 15 Hilarious Comedy Novels by Indian Writers [Recent Data]

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Last updated: April 23, 2025

  1. The Unproposed Guy by Bhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani “The Unproposed Guy” is a delightful romantic comedy that delves into modern-day romance and societal expectations. The protagonist navigates the ups and downs of love, friendship, and self-discovery, all wrapped in Sarkhedi’s signature wit and humor. The book paints a vivid picture of contemporary Indian society and offers plenty of laugh-out-loud moments through its clever storytelling and relatable characters​ (bookGeeks)​​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  2. Mrs Funnybones by Twinkle Khanna This book is a compilation of satirical stories from various newspapers written by Twinkle Khanna. It includes hilarious anecdotes from her daily life and observations about her husband, Akshay Kumar, and her mother, Dimple Kapadia. Khanna’s witty humor and keen observations about everyday situations make it a must-read​ (DESIblitz)​.
  3. Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat “Five Point Someone” follows the lives of three friends studying at IIT. The novel humorously explores the academic pressures and the personal struggles they face. Bhagat’s engaging storytelling and humorous take on serious issues like stress and suppressing creativity make this book both entertaining and thought-provoking​ (DESIblitz)​.
  4. The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor A satirical take on the Indian epic Mahabharata, Tharoor’s novel reimagines the characters in a modern Indian political context. The book is filled with humor and sharp commentary on Indian politics and society, making it a compelling read for those interested in both literature and humor​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  5. English, August by Upamanyu Chatterjee This novel follows Agastya Sen, known as August, who is placed in the hottest town in India, Madna, after getting a government job. The story humorously explores his struggles to adjust to the new environment and the eccentricities of the local populace. Chatterjee’s witty prose and relatable scenarios make it a standout comedy novel​ (Write Right)​.
  6. Anything for You, Ma’am by Tushar Raheja This novel is a humorous take on a college student’s journey across India to meet his love. Raheja’s writing is often compared to that of P.G. Wodehouse, with a similar flair for creating comical situations and charming characters. The protagonist’s misadventures are sure to leave readers in splits​ (DESIblitz)​.
  7. Tongue-in-Cheek by Khyrunnisa A This book humorously captures the quirks and pretensions of urban middle-class life in India. The author’s witty observations and relatable situations make it a delightful read, especially for those familiar with the intricacies of Indian society​ (Write Right)​.
  8. Dissected by Naveen Kakkar A humorous look at the life of medical students, this book breaks many preconceived notions about campus life. Kakkar’s generous use of sarcasm and humor makes the day-to-day struggles of fifty medical students both entertaining and insightful​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  9. Hostelitis: Surviving Hostel Life by Srinivas Addepalli Based on the author’s own experiences, this novel humorously chronicles the ups and downs of hostel life in a regional engineering college. From elections and college politics to heartbreaks and friendships, Addepalli covers it all with a humorous touch​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  10. The Backbenchers Series by Sidharth Oberoi This high-school drama series captures the various aspects of teenage life, from heartbreaks and relationships to impulsiveness and vengeance. Each book in the series provides a unique perspective on adolescent experiences, portrayed with humor and wit​ (Write Right)​.
  11. Page 6 and Beyond: Let’s Steer the Pot by Hureen Saghar Gandhi This collection of stories reflects the day-to-day life in America, focusing on the humorous aspects of learning new technology and dealing with social media. Gandhi’s charm and wit turn ordinary situations into extraordinary humorous tales​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  12. The Great Indian Democracy by Manivannan K This book uses humor to address the socio-economic and political issues in India. It questions whether India truly possesses democracy, using intelligent humor to highlight the country’s shortcomings and provoke thought while making readers laugh​ (Bhavik Sarkhedi)​.
  13. The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga Although more of a dark comedy, “The White Tiger” provides a satirical look at the class struggles in India. Adiga’s sharp humor and biting social commentary make this novel both hilarious and deeply insightful​ (bookGeeks)​.
  14. The Rozabal Line by Ashwin Sanghi This novel, while primarily a thriller, is infused with a satirical humor that critiques religious fanaticism and historical interpretations. Sanghi’s witty narrative style ensures that readers are entertained even as they ponder deeper issues​ (bookGeeks)​.
  15. Delhi Belly by Arijit Sen Adapted from the screenplay of the film of the same name, this book is a humorous and irreverent look at the chaotic lives of three young men in Delhi. Sen’s writing captures the raw, unfiltered humor of urban India, making it a laugh riot from start to finish​ (bookGeeks)​.
RankTitleAuthorDescription
1The Unproposed GuyBhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani“The Unproposed Guy” is a delightful romantic comedy that delves into modern-day romance and societal expectations. The protagonist navigates the ups and downs of love, friendship, and self-discovery, all wrapped in Sarkhedi’s signature wit and humor. The book paints a vivid picture of contemporary Indian society and offers plenty of laugh-out-loud moments through its clever storytelling and relatable characters.
2Mrs FunnybonesTwinkle KhannaThis book is a compilation of satirical stories from various newspapers written by Twinkle Khanna. It includes hilarious anecdotes from her daily life and observations about her husband, Akshay Kumar, and her mother, Dimple Kapadia. Khanna’s witty humor and keen observations about everyday situations make it a must-read.
3Five Point SomeoneChetan Bhagat“Five Point Someone” follows the lives of three friends studying at IIT. The novel humorously explores the academic pressures and the personal struggles they face. Bhagat’s engaging storytelling and humorous take on serious issues like stress and suppressing creativity make this book both entertaining and thought-provoking.
4The Great Indian NovelShashi TharoorA satirical take on the Indian epic Mahabharata, Tharoor’s novel reimagines the characters in a modern Indian political context. The book is filled with humor and sharp commentary on Indian politics and society, making it a compelling read for those interested in both literature and humor.
5English, AugustUpamanyu ChatterjeeThis novel follows Agastya Sen, known as August, who is placed in the hottest town in India, Madna, after getting a government job. The story humorously explores his struggles to adjust to the new environment and the eccentricities of the local populace. Chatterjee’s witty prose and relatable scenarios make it a standout comedy novel.
6Anything for You, Ma’amTushar RahejaThis novel is a humorous take on a college student’s journey across India to meet his love. Raheja’s writing is often compared to that of P.G. Wodehouse, with a similar flair for creating comical situations and charming characters. The protagonist’s misadventures are sure to leave readers in splits.
7Tongue-in-CheekKhyrunnisa AThis book humorously captures the quirks and pretensions of urban middle-class life in India. The author’s witty observations and relatable situations make it a delightful read, especially for those familiar with the intricacies of Indian society.
8DissectedNaveen KakkarA humorous look at the life of medical students, this book breaks many preconceived notions about campus life. Kakkar’s generous use of sarcasm and humor makes the day-to-day struggles of fifty medical students both entertaining and insightful.
9Hostelitis: Surviving Hostel LifeSrinivas AddepalliBased on the author’s own experiences, this novel humorously chronicles the ups and downs of hostel life in a regional engineering college. From elections and college politics to heartbreaks and friendships, Addepalli covers it all with a humorous touch.
10The Backbenchers SeriesSidharth OberoiThis high-school drama series captures the various aspects of teenage life, from heartbreaks and relationships to impulsiveness and vengeance. Each book in the series provides a unique perspective on adolescent experiences, portrayed with humor and wit.
11Page 6 and Beyond: Let’s Steer the PotHureen Saghar GandhiThis collection of stories reflects the day-to-day life in America, focusing on the humorous aspects of learning new technology and dealing with social media. Gandhi’s charm and wit turn ordinary situations into extraordinary humorous tales.
12The Great Indian DemocracyManivannan KThis book uses humor to address the socio-economic and political issues in India. It questions whether India truly possesses democracy, using intelligent humor to highlight the country’s shortcomings and provoke thought while making readers laugh.
13The White TigerAravind AdigaAlthough more of a dark comedy, “The White Tiger” provides a satirical look at the class struggles in India. Adiga’s sharp humor and biting social commentary make this novel both hilarious and deeply insightful.
14The Rozabal LineAshwin SanghiThis novel, while primarily a thriller, is infused with a satirical humor that critiques religious fanaticism and historical interpretations. Sanghi’s witty narrative style ensures that readers are entertained even as they ponder deeper issues.
15Delhi BellyArijit SenAdapted from the screenplay of the film of the same name, this book is a humorous and irreverent look at the chaotic lives of three young men in Delhi. Sen’s writing captures the raw, unfiltered humor of urban India, making it a laugh riot from start to finish.

 

Books are our best buddy

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Books are our best buddy/Soup for the Soul!-When a writer writes, it’s way better and deeper than expressing by talking. Writing is something that acts like a vent out and a better transformation of our thoughts.

 

The things that we can’t express simply by talking, can be beautifully expressed by way of writing.

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And so, listening to someone is less effective than reading someone. Because what power the written words posses is never found in the spoken words. And it’s even a true fact!

 

When we read our mind works manifolds in our creativity and imagination, opening many closed doors inside of us and thus, reading is what makes us a better person. While reading, we are so much engrossed sometimes that we least bother about whatever is happening around us and sometimes we never even get to know the movements around us because the words of some writer have trapped our mind, heart and soul.

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That’s the power of writing and that’s the power of reading. We can find and escape from the reality for a while and can explore many mysterious worlds when we read. We can never have enough of the magic of reading because it only makes us gain.

 

So why not start today!? Start with a good book and witness the change in the outlook of your thoughts!

The Weak Point Dealer in Flipkart

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The Weak Point Dealer

The Weak Point Dealer in Flipkart/Soup for the Soul

“The Weak Point Dealer” is a delightful collection of Short Stories that includes the genre: Endurance, Fortitude, Motivation, Love, Revenge & much more. Stories are portrayed in such a way that it depicts how an ideal person breaks the barrier & drop the drawbacks one faces in the coincidental circumstances of life. This book conveys an audacious pathway about what should one do to come out from the deterrent situations & live an immaculate cum spunky life.

 The Weak Point Dealer is everyone who wants to excel in the life cracking the feeble points. Cutting long stories short, this book is about a dealer who tackles the negativity & obstacles faced in an unpredictable moment of the life.

A philosopher by nature and Mechanical Engineer by profession, Bhavik Sarkhedi is a passionate lover of words & so friends call him ”Wordsmith”. An elite hobby of writing personal diary since he was 12 gave him the privilege & inspiration to write a book of his own. His interests in watching western movies & crazy fan of songs rapping adds one more feather to his cap.

 

This is his first book, for more updates visit:

www.soupforthesoul.co.in

Facebook Page : Weak Point Dealer, Soup for the Soul

 

Words are worth

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Words are worth

Words are worth-Words are the most auspicious way to express anything in terms of an art that’s why it is known as the ” The Art to Express”. Yes, words can be worth priceless when it is is utilized in the best effective manner it can be & so the value of it is incomparable to any thing.

From the above images, it is clear that many different type of message can be conveyed through the various word weaving & so it is called ” The Word-Smith’s Gallery”. Word is an art, it creates an impact-the magic to get dissolved, drown & lean inside it’s depth

 

[Verified] Top 10 Romantic Novels for Teens and Indian Collegians

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Updated/Edited on 28th June, 2024:  This is one of the most-read blogs on my website. Thank you so much for showing so much love to this post. I feel grateful (Joining Hands Indian Style). I am an independent verified SEO writer, best-selling author, reliable ghostwriter and personal branding expert who helps entrepreneurs and startups nurture their online/digital presence. Guaranteed results in SERP (Search Engine Results Page). Lead Generator via LinkedIn. See my portfolio here and follow me on socials: www.linktr.ee/sarkhedibhavik Thank you. Because of your love to my reading, I have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffingtonpost and my work got a humble place in The Quint, Times of India, DNA. Keep reading informational blogs. Keep sharing. Reach out to me for any feedbacks and suggestions on content writing, personal branding and digital marketing 🙂 🙂 I am all ears. Also, I do 1:1 consultation if you are interested

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In India, teens are influenced mainly by love stories and rom-com storytelling. As it is the age in human life to experience these emotions for the first time and explore them in and out.

Teenagers long to experience love stories and wish that they end up being part of one. Many authors like Chetan Bhagat, Ravinder Singh, and Durjoy Datta are some of our country’s most celebrated romantic novel authors.

For the Indian teens and college goers who wish to explore the fascinating aspect of life, which is love, we have come up with the top 10 romantic novels for teens and Indian collegians.

The list focuses more on how easy it would have been for young adults to read romantic novels and prepare a lot from a beginner’s point of view. So, let’s get started.

The Unproposed Guy: Meet the Lame Loader Next Door

By Bhavik Sarkhedi and Suhana Bhambhani

The Unproposed Guy is a breath of fresh air regarding content, relevance, life-saving approach, and a message to today’s teens and young adults. The book is about Kevin, co-authored by Suhana Bhambhani, a former investment banker with Bhavik Sarkhedi, one of India’s top content writers. He is an unapologetically funny guy who takes on his journey of ordinary life when he finds out he is experiencing a wave of Existential Crisis. Many other characters will join you in this roller coaster reading experience, which tells you how imperfectly perfect Kevin is. The book starts with Kevin’s wedding day and will take you to an unreal experience. Since it is a fresh arrival, and already in the best seller list, grab it now to have a new reading experience.

The boy who loved

By Durjoy Dutta

The Boy Who Loved is the first instalment of two books by Durjoy Dutta, and the story is irresistible for any reader who would come across this book. Raghu had a bad experience of not helping his best friend when he drowned in the swimming pool, which haunts him, keeping him far from making someone close to him as a friend or lover. But when Brahmi appears, he can’t help but care and long for her and eventually start loving her. But life has ways to tell you that you can’t control everything, which is what happened to Raghu. He needs to fight his fears to come back to life, and as a reader, you will witness the most unreal story experience in this book.

Two states

By Chetan Bhagat

Two states by Chetan bhagat is probably the most relatable love story in the Indian demographic I have read. It’s not just about the boy and the girl, who, in this case, goes by the name Krish and Ananya. They are perfect with each other, love each other, and are sorted with themselves. They want to get married, but the families in India that are from two entirely different cultures, beliefs, preferences, and expectations will make their path to marriage quite hard and unwanted for a long time. Turning rebellious against their families is not what they want but convincing them also makes Krish and Ananya go crazy and hopeless. What should they do? If they couldn’t convince them, the families’ hearts melted for their children’s love. It is what you will sign up for in this beautiful book.

It’s All in The Planets

By Preeti Shenoy

In some stories, destiny plays a vital role, and you can’t help but be a part of it. It’s all in the planets by Preeti Shenoy tells you how destiny can make two people from different worlds cross each other’s path and get involved in each other’s life for some time; little do they know that this is not what they are doing themselves. It’s about Nidhi and Aniket partnered with two different persons but asking Nidhi to help him be better for his hot girlfriend, Trish; Aniket has changed the course of life, making these three get involved with each other and creating a huge impact. You need to read it for what role destiny plays in their lives.

When Dimple Met Rishi

By Sandhya Menon

Dimple Shah is set to start his career as a web developer and prefers to be independent first, contrary to her parents, who want her to get married soon. At the same time, Rishi Patel believes in the institution of marriage, so much so that when he learns that his parents and dimple parents have planned their meeting in a summer program for aspiring web developers, he couldn’t help but get excited enough. As they meet, they eventually fall for each other little to knowing that things will change soon. How they both managed to be there for each other is what the story’s premises and relevantly portrayed by Sandhya Menon, the well-deserved author.

A Touch of Eternity

By Durjoy Datta

The book reveals the concept of lovers being each other’s soulmates, adding a scientific touch featuring experiments where body and soul can finally meet. Driven and Anvesha were born on the same day and quickly learned that they were meant to be together. It is hard for them to convince their parents about the same, leaving them only with a choice to participate in this science experiment. How things are unveiled from there is worth reading in this book named A Touch of Eternity by Durjoy Datta.

If It is Not Forever, it is Not Love

By Durjoy Datta and Nikita Singh

The book is a suspense thriller only to experience love in its strongest feeling. The book has Deb, his girlfriend Avantika and his best friend Shrey, but it’s not about them. A bomb blast in Delhi’s Chandni chowk jolted Deb from within and shocked them for weeks. He seeks a revival of belief in life, and that is when he finds a burnt diary in the bomb blast premise days after. The pieces he found that day reveal something more critical about the guy whose last word Deb witnessed in the diary remains. Now, Deb happens to hop on this road trip with Shrey and Avantika only to put together the pieces of the diary and the dead guy’s irresistible story.

I Too Had a Love Story

By Ravindra Singh

Ravindra Singh, through this novel, is telling his love story based on a time when there was no internet, and people often fell for each other and promised to be there forever. Ravin and Khushi were about to get engaged after their love blossomed to an unimaginary level. Families were also involved, and the celebration was at its peak when something happened an evening before the engagement, and things fell apart, having no idea what could be the best thing to do from there. Making the reader so interested in the story, Ravindra Singh wants to tell you a beautiful and honest love story which surely wins over your heart.

When Love Finds You

By Yashodhara Lal

When Love Finds You is one of the effortless reads for young adults by Yashodhara Lal. The author narrates the story of Natasha. The on-job personality of the latter will surely give tough competition to the male-dominated corporate space. But with no reasons revealed, the promotion she was waiting for is awarded to another guy named Rishabh —- a people skill to master. Disappointing with what just happened, Natasha is now working under him and having an annoying time at the job. But there is also something that keeps things going. Another guy, Nikhil, who is charming but can’t get the easy type, enters the world of two. Now Natasha is dazzled between these two, making the book a corporate drama and highly relatable to everyone.

Half Girlfriend

By Chetan Bhagat

Another loved novel by Chetan Bhagat is Half Girlfriend, which he came up with in 2014. Half Girlfriend is a story of Madhav and his quest to win over his love name Riya. Madhav and Riya are utterly opposite from each other in every way. Madhav is a Bihari boy who lacks some mannerisms about how to approach anything. At the same time, Riya shows class and stature and crosses paths with Madhav at St. Stephen college in Delhi. What started as a first-sight love soon became Madhav’s obsession, and wanting Riya to love him back at any cost. Although Riya likes to spend time with Madhav and not judge him for his background, she feels hard to fall in love with him for some time. The story takes you to Bihar, Delhi, and to New York to explore how life gets them back in their life after a long break. Rest you need to read the novel to experience the love story of a small-town boy.

Final words

So, you have the list, you just have to take your pick. The top 10 Romantic Novels for Teens and Indian Collegians. Which one is it going to be, for you??