Irrfan Khan’s iconic dialogues that shed a harsh light on the realities of life

Prabhjote GillApr 29, 2020, 20:28 IST

The top 10 dialogues from Irrfan Khan spanning over his entire careerMaddock Films T-Series/VB Pictures/Alchemy Productions

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away at the age of 54 on April 29.
The legacy left in his wake is littered with iconic dialogues that shed a harsh light on the realities of life.
Here's are the top 10 quotes from Irrfan Khan spanning over his entire career.

Irrfan Khan is known for being one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. He passed away earlier today, April 29, at the age 54 after a two-year battle against a rare form of cancer called a neuroendocrine tumour.

Now, he’s left a legacy of iconic dialogues in his wake and shed light on the some of the harsh realities of life — from corruption in the government and how, no matter your intentions in life, you have to adapt to your circumstances.

Here are the top 10 dialogues from Irrfan Khan spanning over his entire career:

“Darya bhi main, darakht bhi main. Jhelum bhi main, Chinar bhi main. Dair bhi hoon, haram bhi hoon. Shia bhi hoon, Sunni bhi hoon, main hoon pandit. Main tha, main hoon aur main hi rahoonga.” (Haider)

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“I am the river and the tree. I’m the Jhelum and Chinar. I’m both a temple and a mosque. I’m Shia, I’m Sunni and I’m also a Hindu. I was, I am and I always will be.”

“Darya bhi main, darakht bhi main. Jhelum bhi main, Chinar bhi main. Dair bhi hoon, haram bhi hoon. Shia bhi hoon, Sunni bhi hoon, main hoon pandit. Main tha, main hoon aur main hi rahoonga.” (Haider)

“I am the river and the tree. I’m the Jhelum and Chinar. I’m both a temple and a mosque. I’m Shia, I’m Sunni and I’m also a Hindu. I was, I am and I always will be.”

“Yeh headmaster, headmaster nai hai ji, yeh businessman hai. Aaj kal padhai, padhai nai hai ji, yeh dhanda hai dhanda.” (Hindi Medium)

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“This headmaster isn’t a headmaster at all — she’s a businessman. Education is no longer education — it’s a money-making scheme.”

“Bheehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacoit milte hain parliament mein.” (Paan Singh Tomar)

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“You’ll only find rebels in this valley. If you’re looking for dacoits, you’ll find them in parliament.”

“Ik baar to yun hoga, thoda sa sukoon hoga. Na dil mein kasak hogi, na sar mein junoon hoga.” (Saath Khoon Maaf)

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“For a moment there, you’ll feel at peace. Your heart will feel light and your mind will no longer be in a frenzy.”

“Rishton pe bharosa aur mobile network pe network na ho to loge game khelne lagte hain. Tum kaunsa game khel rahi ho?” (Jazbaa)

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“When there isn’t any trust in a relationship or no network on your mobile phone, people start playing games. What is it that you’re playing at?”

“Lakeerein bohut ajeeb hoti hain. Khaal pe khij jaayen toh khoon nikaal deti hain aur zameen pe khich jaayein toh sarhaden bana deti hain.” (Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster Returns)

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“Lines are a weird thing. If you draw them across the skin they result in blood. When you chalk them on land, borders arise.”

“Lakeerein bohut ajeeb hoti hain. Khaal pe khij jaayen toh khoon nikaal deti hain aur zameen pe khich jaayein toh sarhaden bana deti hain.” (Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster Returns)

“Sharafat ki duniya ka kissa hi khatam. Ab jaisi duniya, waise hum.” (Jazbaa)

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“The age of civility is over. As the world changes, I change with it.”

“Hamari toh gaali pe bhi taali padhti hai par humme aaj bhi aaj bhi Raja bhaiya bulaya jata hai.” (Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster Returns)

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“People clap even when I swear yet till date, I’m known as Raja bhaiya.”

"Aur jaan se mar dena beta. Gum reh gaye na, marne me der nahi lagayenge,bhagwan kasam." (Haasil)

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“And make sure you kill me. If I survive, I won’t waste any time to finish you off, I swear to god.”

“Chaand pe baad mein jaana zamaane waalon, pehle dharti pe toh rehna seekh lo.” (Karwaan)

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“Before you start heading towards the Moon, dear Earthlings, at least learn how to live on the ground.”

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Irrfan Khan’s iconic dialogues that shed a harsh light on the realities of life

​“Darya bhi main, darakht bhi main. Jhelum bhi main, Chinar bhi main. Dair bhi hoon, haram bhi hoon. Shia bhi hoon, Sunni bhi hoon, main hoon pandit. Main tha, main hoon aur main hi rahoonga.” (Haider)

“Yeh headmaster, headmaster nai hai ji, yeh businessman hai. Aaj kal padhai, padhai nai hai ji, yeh dhanda hai dhanda.” (Hindi Medium)

​“Bheehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacoit milte hain parliament mein.” (Paan Singh Tomar)

​“Ik baar to yun hoga, thoda sa sukoon hoga. Na dil mein kasak hogi, na sar mein junoon hoga.” (Saath Khoon Maaf)

​“Rishton pe bharosa aur mobile network pe network na ho to loge game khelne lagte hain. Tum kaunsa game khel rahi ho?” (Jazbaa)

​“Lakeerein bohut ajeeb hoti hain. Khaal pe khij jaayen toh khoon nikaal deti hain aur zameen pe khich jaayein toh sarhaden bana deti hain.” (Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster Returns)

“Sharafat ki duniya ka kissa hi khatam. Ab jaisi duniya, waise hum.” (Jazbaa)

“Hamari toh gaali pe bhi taali padhti hai par humme aaj bhi aaj bhi Raja bhaiya bulaya jata hai.” (Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster Returns)

​"Aur jaan se mar dena beta. Gum reh gaye na, marne me der nahi lagayenge,bhagwan kasam." (Haasil)

“Chaand pe baad mein jaana zamaane waalon, pehle dharti pe toh rehna seekh lo.” (Karwaan)

“Darya bhi main, darakht bhi main. Jhelum bhi main, Chinar bhi main. Dair bhi hoon, haram bhi hoon. Shia bhi hoon, Sunni bhi hoon, main hoon pandit. Main tha, main hoon aur main hi rahoonga.” (Haider)

“Bheehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacoit milte hain parliament mein.” (Paan Singh Tomar)

“Ik baar to yun hoga, thoda sa sukoon hoga. Na dil mein kasak hogi, na sar mein junoon hoga.” (Saath Khoon Maaf)

“Rishton pe bharosa aur mobile network pe network na ho to loge game khelne lagte hain. Tum kaunsa game khel rahi ho?” (Jazbaa)

“Lakeerein bohut ajeeb hoti hain. Khaal pe khij jaayen toh khoon nikaal deti hain aur zameen pe khich jaayein toh sarhaden bana deti hain.” (Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster Returns)

"Aur jaan se mar dena beta. Gum reh gaye na, marne me der nahi lagayenge,bhagwan kasam." (Haasil)