In Warsi collaborated withRohit ShettyforGolmaal: Fun Unlimited(2006) which was the first installment ofGolmaalseries. His next release was the comic thrillerAnthony Kaun Hai?, directed by Raj Kaushal. The film drew from many Hollywood and Bollywood films and Warsi won praise from critics for his role of a conman. Raj Lalwani opined that the film "belongs to [him]" and that he was "one of the most underrated actors around".[21]He once again teamed with Rajkumar Hirani and Sanjay Dutt forLage Raho Munna Bhai(2006) which won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role,IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role andScreen Award for Best Supporting Actor.[22][23][24][25]His portrayal of a cameraman kidnapped by Taliban in the counter terrorism dramaKabul Express(2006), from Kabir Khan, won appreciation.[26]H S Bunty wrote that Warsi "steals the show".[27]Warsi appeared in the box office success comedyDhamaal(2007).[28]He played the role of a Pakistani footballer living in London in the sports dramaDhan Dhana Dhan Goal(2007). In director Jaideep Sen's comedyKrazzy 4, Warsi portrayed a person suffering fromintermittent explosive disorder. The film failed to generate favourable reviews.[29][30]Ameeta Gupta praised Warsi's performance in Deepak Shivdasani's comedyMr. Black Mr. White(2008).[31]He reteamed with Rohit Shetty for the comedyGolmaal Returns(2008).[32]His first release of 2009 wasKisse Pyaar Karoon, followed byEk Se Bure Do. He played lead role in Neeraj Vora-directed comedyShortkut, a remake of Malayalam filmUdayananu Tharam(2005).[33]a "commendable [performance]" inVaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!(2005).[20]