Bollywood isn’t just about drama, dance, and romance, it’s also a goldmine of unforgettable wit. From razor sharp comebacks to hilarious one liners, our films have delivered some absolute gems that left audiences clapping and quoting for years.
Here’s a collection of the 25 wittiest Bollywood dialogues that deserve a standing ovation.
1. “Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, namumkin hai.”
🎤 – Don (Amitabh Bachchan / Shah Rukh Khan)
A classic! Arrogance and style wrapped in one iconic sentence.
2. “Mogambo khush hua!”
🎤 – Mr. India (Amrish Puri)
Probably the most powerful way to say “I am happy” — ever.
3. “Hum jahan khade hote hain, line wahi se shuru hoti hai.”
🎤 – Kaalia (Amitabh Bachchan)
The ultimate power move. Period.
4. “Pushpa, I hate tears.”
🎤 – Amar Prem (Rajesh Khanna)
So dramatic, so unforgettable.
5. “Tussi ja rahe ho? Tussi na jao.”
🎤 – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Sana Saeed)
Tugged every heartstring. Adorable and meme-worthy.
6. “Bade bade deshon mein aisi chhoti chhoti baatein hoti rehti hai, Senorita.”
🎤 – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Shah Rukh Khan)
Flirty and smooth — still iconic after decades.
7. “Main apni favorite hoon.”
🎤 – Jab We Met (Kareena Kapoor)
The self-love anthem before it was cool.
8. “Kya tum mantally challenged ho my bwoy?”
🎤 – Om Shanti Om (Shreyas Talpade)
Delivered with flawless comic timing.
9. “Ek chutki sindoor ki keemat tum kya jaano, Ramesh Babu!”
🎤 – Om Shanti Om (Deepika Padukone)
Drama dialed to 100 — and became a meme.
10. “Aaj mere paas bangla hai, gaadi hai, bank balance hai… Tumhare paas kya hai?”
🎤 – Deewaar (Amitabh Bachchan)
Iconic sibling drama with a legendary mic-drop moment.
11. “Itni khushi… itni khushi mujhe aaj tak nahi hui!”
🎤 – Hera Pheri (Paresh Rawal)
The delivery alone makes it a classic.
12. “Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost.”
🎤 – Om Shanti Om (Shah Rukh Khan)
Used in films, memes, and every motivational Instagram reel ever.
13. “Tumse na ho payega.”
🎤 – Gangs of Wasseypur
Brutal. Real. Relatable.
14. “Tera kya hoga Kaalia?”
🎤 – Sholay
Villain-level sass at its finest.
15. “Kutte, kameene, main tera khoon pee jaunga!”
🎤 – Vintage Bollywood Villains Everywhere
Bollywood’s original rage mode.
16. “Main aaj bhi phenke hue paise nahi uthata.”
🎤 – Deewaar (Amitabh Bachchan)
Ultimate alpha energy.
17. “Yeh baburao ka style hai!”
🎤 – Hera Pheri (Paresh Rawal)
Timeless catchphrase.
18. “Aap purush hi nahi, mahapurush hain.”
🎤 – Andaz Apna Apna
The roast… respectfully.
19. “Crime Master Gogo naam hai mera, aankhen nikaal ke gotiyan khelta hoon.”
🎤 – Andaz Apna Apna
Pure absurd comedy gold.
20. “Main toh kehta hoon kar lo baat, nahi toh ho jaayegi laat!”
🎤 – Munna Bhai M.B.B.S
Classic rhyming with Desi swag.
21. “Dosti ka ek usool hai madam — no sorry, no thank you.”
🎤 – Maine Pyar Kiya
’90s friendship rulebook 101.
22. “Beta tumse na ho payega.”
🎤 – Gangs of Wasseypur (again, it’s that iconic)
23. “Tumhare paas maa hai.”
🎤 – Deewaar
One line. A thousand emotions.
24. “Saala ye dukh kaahe khatam nahi hota hai be?”
🎤 – Masaan
Raw. Honest. Painfully real.
25. “Jab tak todenge nahi, tab tak chhodenge nahi.”
🎤 – Rowdy Rathore
Energy? Check. Madness? Double check.
Final Word:
Bollywood has gifted us with dialogue that is more than just words — it’s emotion, swag, drama, and punchlines we will quote forever.
Which of these is your favorite?
Have we missed a gem? Tell us in the comments below!