From ‘Padosan’ to ‘Jija Sala Jija’: Iconic Jija-Sala Duos Who’ve Given Us Endless Laughs

Mumbai: From roasting each other to standing shoulder-to-shoulder in chaos, the jija-sala bond has always been a recipe for entertainment. Bollywood and TV have given us some unforgettable pairs who’ve nailed this love-hate dynamic with equal parts drama, madness, and heart.
Here’s a look at the most iconic (and hilarious) jija-sala duos who’ve kept us laughing through generations — plus a new pair that’s all set to take the legacy forward!
1. Padosan – Sunil Dutt & Kishore Kumar
The OG jija-sala chaos! Kishore Kumar’s wild antics and Sunil Dutt’s shy charm created timeless comedy magic. From singing lessons gone wrong to over-the-top drama, Padosan proved that when your jija is a musical genius with zero chill, entertainment is guaranteed.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
2. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah – Jethalal & Sundar
Every time Sundar shows up, Jethalal’s blood pressure takes a field trip. One’s the ultimate freeloader, the other’s the ultimate victim. Their never-ending nok-jhok is TMKOC’s secret sauce — because who doesn’t love watching a jija helplessly trapped in his sala’s schemes?
Where to watch: SONY LIV
3. Welcome – Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor & Nana Patekar
When Akshay’s simple jija stepped into the world of gangster salas Uday Bhai and Majnu Bhai, chaos found a whole new definition. Guns, goons, and gut-busting laughter — this trio gave us iconic one-liners and legendary comic timing. Welcome wasn’t just a film; it was a masterclass in dysfunctional family bonding.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
4. Khichdi – Praful & Himanshu
Brains? Optional. Laughter? Unlimited. Praful and Himanshu turned jija-sala chemistry into pure nonsense gold. Their confused conversations and harebrained ideas made Khichdi a cult classic. When these two got together, logic checked out — and comedy took over.
Where to watch: JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar
5. Bandhan – Salman Khan & Jackie Shroff
Not every jija-sala bond is about pranks and punchlines. In Bandhan, Salman and Jackie brought heart and heroism to the relationship — built on loyalty, family, and unshakable love. A rare emotional take that still hits home years later.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
6. Jija Sala Jija – Tushar Sadhu & Kushal Mistry (Now Streaming on JOJO App)
Meet the next iconic jija-sala duo! Jija Sala Jija, directed by Vipul Sharma, brings together Tushar Sadhu as the too-curious sala and Kushal Mistry as the short-tempered jiju — with Ragi Jani adding another hilarious twist as the jiju’s jiju.
What starts as one harmless mix-up quickly spirals into wild misunderstandings, hilarious confrontations, and laugh-out-loud family madness. Packed with quick wit, relatable banter, and lovable chaos, this Gujarati comedy is your perfect weekend dose of laughter and confusion!
Where to watch: JOJO App
From crazy misunderstandings to heartfelt bonds, the jija-sala duo never fails to entertain! So grab your popcorn, call your sala (or jiju), and dive into the laughter riot that is Jija Sala Jija — because some relationships are made for pure, endless comedy!