‘Om Puri was right’: Lakshya dialogue goes viral as Pakistan violates ceasefire hours after truce

“There’s a scene in Lakshya where Om Puri warns Hrithik Roshan’s character to always stay vigilant. That’s what the nation needs to remember right now,” read another viral post.

Just hours after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire and agreed to military de-escalation, Pakistan has violated the bilateral understanding, government sources said late Saturday, triggering fresh concerns and a wave of public anger.

A complete blackout has been imposed across several cities in northern and western India as a precautionary measure, following renewed reports of artillery shelling and arms fire across sectors in Jammu and Kashmir. The sudden breach has raised questions about the credibility of Pakistan’s commitments and reawakened bitter memories of past betrayals.

Amid the growing online outrage, a powerful cinematic moment from the 2004 war film Lakshya, directed by Farhan Akhtar, has struck an emotional chord with citizens and veterans alike. A scene featuring late veteran actor Om Puri, who plays Subedar Major Pritam Singh, has gone viral for its haunting prescience.

Ompuri ji said way back in 2004 in the movie Lakshya..Never Trust Pakistan..#Ceasefire#IndiaPakistanWar pic.twitter.com/gjieSFYU0H
(@Priyamvada227s) May 10, 2025

“Mujhe unn logo ka tajurba hai. Pakistan haare toh ek baar palatke phir wapas aate hain. Agar jeet jao toh laaparwah mat ho jana.”
(I have experience with them. If Pakistan loses, they return again. If you win, don’t grow complacent.)

Ceasefire is fine but never forget Om Puris words pic.twitter.com/3mcb22TA94 Shekhar Dutt (@DuttShekhar) May 10, 2025

Social media users are now quoting the line with a new sense of urgency and validation. “Ceasefire is fine but never forget Om Puri’s words,” one user posted on X. Another added, “Some truths never get old.”

Many have also highlighted that the film was written by Javed Akhtar, a lyricist and screenwriter who lived through multiple India-Pakistan wars, lending the line even greater weight.

There is a movie called Lakshya. It is directed by Farhan Akhtar and written by his dad Javed Akhtar (who has seen every India-Pak war in his lifetime).There's a scene where Om Puri asks Hrithik to be skeptical of ceasefires and always be vigilant. Always. pic.twitter.com/dNcnXtkgrU
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“There’s a scene in Lakshya where Om Puri warns Hrithik Roshan’s character to always stay vigilant. That’s what the nation needs to remember right now,” read another viral post.

Another user writes, "That line wasn’t written for cinematic flair, it reflects the Indian Army’s deep understanding of Pakistan’s repeated betrayals. It likely came straight from the mindset within military circles.

The Pakistani Army may have believed they could catch us off guard with this post-ceasefire attack, but they were mistaken. Our forces and systems were alert, and they are responding swiftly and effectively."

One more user shares his thoughts, saying "We must remain on guard even if Ceasefire is announced!"

Om Puris line in Lakshya-, , -goes beyond cinema. It mirrors the IndianArmy's insight into Pakistans history of betrayals and the importance of staying alert,even in victory.#IndiaPakistanwar Lodhi Times (@Sanjay_2300) May 10, 2025

Another user pens, "That line wasn’t written for cinematic flair, it reflects the Indian Army’s deep understanding of Pakistan’s repeated betrayals. It likely came straight from the mindset within military circles."

"The Pakistani Army may have believed they could catch us off guard with this post-ceasefire attack, but they were mistaken. Our forces and systems were alert, and they are responding swiftly and effectively," he adds.