Whether you’re scrolling through reels, binge-watching Indian web series, or quoting iconic Bollywood scenes with your friends, some desi lines just hit different! These viral and humorous phrases have become part of our daily lingo — full of swag, sarcasm, emotion, and lots of masala.
This list brings together the most popular lines from Indian pop culture — movies, shows, YouTube, and memes — with their English translations, so you can flex them anytime, anywhere.
Use them to roast, react, or just vibe. Let’s go!
40+ Popular Hindi phrases with English lines
Chal bey, burbak!
Get lost, you idiot!
Saaf gadha ho tum
You’re a donkey! (Really dumb)
Dimaag ki mat khiska
Don’t drive me crazy!
Arey bhai, bhai, bhai!
Bro, bro, bro! (Used when shocked or surprised)
Mujhe drugs do! (from Mirzapur)
Give me drugs! (Used humorously when desperate)
Yeh bik gayi hai gormint
This government has sold out! (Viral aunty meme, used sarcastically)
Toh kaise hain aap log? (CarryMinati)
So, how are you people?
Scene thoda tight hai
The situation is intense.
Samajh raha hai na tu? (Sacred Games)
You’re getting it, right?
Aap chronology samajhiye
Please understand the sequence. (Used mockingly)
Main thak gaya hoon, main haar gaya hoon
I’m tired, I’ve lost. (Used dramatically)
Mast hai bhai!
That’s awesome, bro!
Bhai ne bola karneka matlab karneka!
If bro said to do it, then it’s gotta be done!
Kya karu main, marr jaun?
What should I do, die? (Mocking overreaction)
Nikal pehli fursat mein!
Get out immediately!
Bohot hard!
Too good! / Amazing!
Itni khushi, itni khushi!
So much happiness! (Said in over-excited tone)
Kya chal raha hai be, timepass?
What’s going on, just chilling?
Tumse na ho payega
You won’t be able to do it.
Toh phir aap hi kar lijiye
Then why don’t you do it yourself?
Kaam se kaam rakh, samjha?
Mind your own business, got it?
Tu jaanta hai mera baap kaun hai?
Do you know who my father is?
Tera kuch nahi ho sakta
You’re hopeless!
Jeb mein paisa aur muh mein gyaan
Money in your pocket, wisdom in your mouth. (Used sarcastically)
Jaldi bol, kal subah Panvel nikalna hai (Hera Pheri)
Speak fast, I have to leave for Panvel in the morning!
Mereko sab aata hai
I know everything. (Mocking overconfidence)
Bhai ka birthday hai aaj
It’s bro’s birthday today. (Used for fake flex or party excuse)
Mereko kya, main toh mast hoon
Why should I care? I’m chilling.
Bhai tu toh legend nikla
Bro, you’re a legend!
Launda bawal hai
This guy is wild/amazing!
Chinta mat kar, jugad ho jayega
Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out.
Paisa hi paisa hoga (Welcome)
There’ll be money everywhere!
Aukat dikhayi tune
You showed your worth! (Sarcastic or proud tone)
Thoda adjust kar le yaar
Just adjust a little, bro.
Aakhir bezzati bhi ek kala hai
Getting insulted is also an art.
Mood off hai bhai
I’m not in the mood, bro.
Thukra ke mera pyaar, mera inteqaam dekhegi
Rejecting my love? You’ll now see my revenge!
Duniya gol hai, milte rahenge
The world is round, we’ll meet again.
Ladka tension mein hai
The guy is stressed.
Nasha chadh gaya hai tere pyaar ka
I’m high on your love.
Itna sannata kyu hai bhai?
Why is it so silent, bro?
Bhai tu toh alag hi level pe hai
Bro, you’re on another level!
Khaali peeli ka stress le raha hai
You’re stressing out for no reason.
Scene bana lo
Make it happen / Plan something.
Bhai tu fire hai, baaki sab keede
Bro, you’re fire, others are insects. (Roasting slang)
From “Chal bey, burbak!” to “Scene bana lo”, these punchlines aren’t just viral for no reason — they carry emotion, attitude, and pure entertainment. Whether you’re trying to sound witty in a convo, making reels, or just chilling with friends, these phrases help you bring the drama and comedy of Indian culture into daily life.
So next time someone says “Samajh raha hai na tu?”, you better have one of these lines ready to fire back.
