When Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara hit theaters in 2011, it gave us more than just entertainment. The movie packed powerful life lessons into memorable quotes that people still share today. Here are the dialogues that continue to inspire us to live boldly.
The Core Philosophy
“Zindagi na milegi dobara” – you won’t get life twice. This title quote sets the tone for everything that follows. It’s a simple reminder that we have one shot at this life.
“Insaan ko dibbe mein sirf tab hona chahiye jab woh mar chuka ho” – people should only be in boxes when they’re dead. This challenges us to break free from limiting beliefs and societal boxes.
Work-Life Wisdom
“Apne kaam ko apni life ke saath confuse mat karo. Tumhara kaam tumhari life nahi, sirf uska ek hissa hai” – don’t confuse your work with your life. Your work isn’t your life, just a part of it.
“Kabhi pay cheque milte waqt, tumhare aakhon mein aasu aaye hain?” – have you ever cried while receiving your paycheck? This question hits different for anyone stuck in unfulfilling work.
Living with Passion
“Dilon mein tum apni betabiyan leke chal rahe ho toh zinda ho tum” – if you carry restlessness in your heart, then you’re truly alive.
“Seize the day my friend. Pehle is din ko puri tarah jiyo, phir 40 ke bare me sochna” – seize the day. First live this day completely, then think about turning 40.
Facing Fears
“Insaan ka kartavya hota hai koshish karna. Kamyabi, nakamyabi sab uske haath mein hai” – it’s human duty to try. Success and failure are all in his hands.
“Toh ye raha hum sabka sabse bada darr – Maut. Let’s face it” – so here’s our biggest fear – death. Let’s face it.
“Apne andar chupe dar ko mitana chahte ho na? Toh ye raha hum sabka sabse bada darr – ‘Maut’. Let’s face it.”
Romance and Humor
“Hey, tumhara naam kya hai? Laila.” “Imran, magar dost mujhe Majnu bulate hai” – a playful exchange showing the movie’s lighter side.
“Mera phone bahar fekna is not funny. Meri girlfriend ke sath involve hona was NOT FUNNY” – friendship boundaries with humor.
Universal Truths
“Yaar duniya mein kahin bhi chale jao log ek jaise hi hote hain. It’s just human nature” – wherever you go in the world, people are the same.
“Aur kitni Baar sorry bolna padega? Jab tak yahan (dil) se na nikle na, tab tak” – how many times do I have to say sorry? Until it comes from here (the heart).
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Life Philosophy
“Life is too short to do the things you don’t love doing.”
“Un cheezon ke liye waqt nikalo jinse sach-much tumhe khushi milti hai” – make time for things that truly make you happy.
“Diving is like meditation. Insaan ko apni ek ek saans, ek ek pal ka ehsaas hota hai” – diving is like meditation. You become aware of every breath, every moment.
“Apne liye ek pal chura lo yaar” – steal a moment for yourself.
“Just let it go.”
Friendship
“Dost toh har ek ko hote hai … lekin har ek ki kismat mein dost nahi hote” – everyone has friends, but not everyone is blessed with true friends.
“I’m gonna live my life, the way I wanna live it” – the ultimate declaration of living authentically.
These quotes remind us that life is happening right now, not tomorrow.