Mithun Chakraborty’s one-liners that became national catchphrases

Mithun Chakraborty’s one-liners that became national catchphrases

By Entertainment Desk June 16, 2025 

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From disco swagger to deadly stares, Mithun Chakraborty’s dialogues ruled the silver screen. These one-liners weren’t just punchy, but they became a phenomenon.

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Marbo ekhane, lash porbe shoshane

Translated as ’I’ll hit you here, your body will land in the crematorium,’ this iconic line from MLA Fatakeshto became a rage in Bengal and beyond. It defined Mithun’s no-nonsense, massy avatar.

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Disco Dancer kabhi retire nahi hota

This fan-made line captures Mithun’s undying association with Disco Dancer. Even decades later, audiences chant it in nostalgia and jest. He didn’t just play Jimmy, he became the genre.

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Main jo bolta hoon, woh karta hoon

From one of his 90s action potboilers Commando, this line oozes conviction. Mithun’s characters often meant business—no false promises.

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Dada ka style alag hai

This catchphrase isn’t from a film, but fan culture. It sums up his swagger, fashion, and legendary dance moves. Mithun never copied style, he created it.

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Main kaam se gunda nahin hoon, naam se hoon

Roughly translated as ‘I’m not a goon by deeds, just by reputation.‘ A classic Mithun punchline where menace meets cool.

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Jinke ghar sheeshe ke hote hain, woh basement mein kapde badalte hain

Another masterpiece is this line from Golmaal 3. With his straight face comedy as Pritam aka Pappu, Mithun tickled the funny bone and how!

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Dushman ka border ho ya dee hui zubaan…

…Hindustani sipahi peeche nahi hatta. From Luck, this line had a patriotic punch and emotional weight. Mithun delivered it with fire, earning claps in every theatre.

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Izzat, zillat, shohrat aur maut…

…upar waale ke haath mein hai. In Kick, Mithun’s calm yet profound delivery gave this line depth.

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