Ultra Media and Entertainment curates ‘Comedy Universe’ showcase ahead of David Dhawan’s next film
- June 5, 2026
- Ultra Team
Ultra Media and Entertainment’s Ultra Play OTT has launched David Dhawan’s No.1 Comedy Universe, a 15-day film festival featuring over 25 movies celebrating the director. The festival has been curated ahead of the release of his latest film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.
An FTII graduate with a career spanning over four decades, David Dhawan emerged as a creative force behind some of the most popular entertainers of the 1990s, particularly through his collaborations with Govinda and Salman Khan. His filmmaking style—blending humour, family drama, music, and mass appeal—helped define an entire era of commercial Hindi cinema.
Through this showcase, viewers can revisit some of his entertainers that became synonymous with Bollywood fun. The festival brings together favourites like Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Jodi No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Aankhen, Raja Babu, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, and Shola Aur Shabnam, films that defined the era of comedy but also cemented the David Dhawan–Govinda partnership in popular culture.
Audiences can also stream a wider mix of entertainers, including Biwi No. 1, Shaadi No. 1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Yeh Hai Jalwa, Chor Machaaye Shor, Rascals, Swarg, Andaz, Loafer, Aag Ka Gola, Aandhiyan, Banarasi Babu, and Eena Meena Deeka, showcasing the director’s versatility across genres.
At a time when audiences are increasingly revisiting comfort cinema and nostalgia-driven content, David Dhawan’s films continue to remain relevant for their simplicity, humour, music, and repeat-watch value.
Sushilkumar Agrawal, Founder and CEO, Ultra Media and Entertainment Group said, “David Dhawan’s films represent a unique phase of Hindi cinema that continues to entertain audiences even today. His storytelling has always been rooted in simplicity, humour, and strong mass appeal. With ‘David Dhawan’s No.1 Comedy Universe’, Ultra Play OTT brings together these iconic films in a way that allows audiences to relive the nostalgia while also introducing them to a new generation of viewers.”
Rajat Agrawal, COO and Director, Ultra Media and Entertainment Group said, “We are seeing younger audiences actively discover classic Bollywood content through OTT. For many, these films feel fresh and entertaining even today. With curated showcases like this, we aim to make timeless cinema more accessible to modern viewers.”
With curated showcases like this, Ultra Play OTT continues to strengthen its positioning as a destination for Hindi entertainment and catalogue discovery, making Bollywood cinema accessible for audiences across India and the global diaspora.
David Dhawan’s No.1 Comedy Universe is streaming on Ultra Play OTT, bringing viewers 15 days of laughter, nostalgia, and filmy madness.
