The synthesis of novel nitrogen‐containing heterocycles as a result of their frequent existence in natural products, commercially available drugs, and optoelectronic materials is extremely demanding but challenging due to the involvement of toxic solvents, and sometimes transition‐metal catalyst(s) which are often associated with environmental safety concerns. 1,4‐dihydropyridine (1,4‐DHP), of synthetic and natural origin, are among one of the privileged classes of nitrogen‐containing heterocycles, representing a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical properties, and has received considerable interest in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry. Recognizing the prominent significance of this structural motif, substantial efforts have been paid not only for their expedient synthesis but also for the discovery of novel complex molecules by using them as key active building blocks. However, developing elegant synthetic processes provides effortless access to 1,4‐dihydropyridines by exploring environmentally friendly conditions with the primary goal of lowering the expenditure of the overall process is extremely demanding but challenging. In this mini‐review article, we have demonstrated a clear presentation of the recent transition‐metal‐free catalyzed synthesis of 1,4‐dihydropyridines of potential therapeutic interests and covered the literature from 2015 to date.