The Filmfare Best Comedian Award was given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise an actor who had delivered an outstanding performance in a comic role. Although the awards started in 1954, awards for the best comedian category started only in 1967, and has not been awarded since 2007. Superlatives Anupam Kher, with 5 awards, has most wins than any other actor, followed by Mehmood with 4, and Deven Verma and Utpal Dutt with 3 awards each. Having won the award thrice in a row (1992–1994), Kher also holds the record for most consecutive wins in this category. Mehmood, with 19 nominations, holds the record for the highest number of nominations in this category. Mehmood also holds the record for maximum nominations in a single year, having received 3 out of the 5 nominations of this category in 1975 (and eventually winning for Vardaan). Multiple nominations List of winners 1960s 1967 Mehmood – Pyar Kiye Jaa Mehmood – Love in Tokyo Om Prakash – Pyar Kiye Jaa 1968 Om Prakash – Dus Lakh Johnny Walker – Pati Patni Mehmood – Mehrban 1969 Johnny Walker – Shikar Mehmood – Neel Kamal Mehmood – Sadhu Aur Shaitaan 1970s 1970 Mehmood – Waris Johnny Walker – Haseena Maan Jayegi Mehmood – Meri Bhabhi 1971 I. S. Johar – Johny Mera Naam Jagdeep – Khilona Mehmood – Humjoli 1972 Mehmood – Paras Jagdeep – Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari Mehmood – Main Sunder Hoon 1973 Paintal – Bawarchi Jagdeep – Bhai Ho To Aisa Mehmood – Bombay to Goa 1974 Asrani – Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar Asrani – Namak Haraam I. S. Johar – Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar Mehmood – Do Phool Pran – Victoria No. 203 1975 Mehmood – Vardaan Asrani – Bidaai Asrani – Chor Machaye Shor Mehmood – Duniya Ka Mela Mehmood – Kunwara Baap 1976 Deven Verma – Chori Mera Kaam Asrani – Rafoo Chakkar Asrani – Sholay Keshto Mukherjee – Kala Sona Mehmood – Qaid 1977 Asrani – Balika Badhu Asrani – Chhoti Si Baat Deven Verma – Arjun Pandit Deven Verma – Ek Se Badhkar Ek Mehmood – Sabse Bada Rupaiya 1978 Paintal – Chala Murari Hero Banne Deven Verma – Doosra Aadmi Keshto Mukherjee – Chacha Bhatija Manik Dutt – Safed Jhoot Mukri – Tyaag 1979 Deven Verma – Chor Ke Ghar Chor Asrani – Pati Patni Aur Woh Deven Verma