Even after more than a decade, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ continues to spark conversations, and this time for its most relatable scene. Fans on social media have zeroed in on Hrithik Roshan’s “work call” sequence, which is a moment that was once treated as light-hearted comedy but has now become a reality of everyone doing daily jobs.
The scene that aged too well
In the film, Hrithik Roshan’s character, Arjun, is seen interrupting his much-awaited road trip with an urgent work meeting. What felt like an exaggerated gag in 2011 is today’s lived experience: taking boss calls, replying to emails, or hopping on “5-minute” meetings while sitting by the beach or hiking in the mountains. The scene now connects with a generation that can’t fully switch off from work, even on vacations.
Netizens speak their truth
Fans have been flooding X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with their takes on the viral clip. One user wrote, “The sad thing is that we all became the character we laughed at most.” Another added, “It was quite opp. I laughed more at Farhan’s role and pitied him.” A third noted, “Have seen worse than this. But when you are a poor country, to make up the ladder, hard work is required. Very few people have a trophy called luck.”Others kept it light-hearted, turning the iconic “Mushi Mushi Yama Moto San” line into a meme. As one netizen quipped, “Mushi mushi all day,” while another joked, “Mushi Mushi Yama Moto San he kar rahe hain daily interviewer se…”
A film that still connects with the audience
Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the 2011 film starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Katrina Kaif was a fresh take on friendship, love, and self-discovery. Yet, more than a decade later, it’s the “work-life balance” moment that unexpectedly stands out in this feel-good movie. As one fan summed it up: “Me in the mountains on every trip.”
