The most famous Dabangg dialogues are “Thappad se darr nahi lagta sahab, pyaar se lagta hai”, “Hum tum mein itne chhed karenge” and “Robin Hood Pandey”. Most belong to Salman Khan’s Chulbul Pandey. Here are 25 lines from Dabangg (2010) and its sequels, with meanings and who says them.
Dabangg at a glance
Dabangg released on 10 September 2010. It was Abhinav Kashyap’s first film as director and Sonakshi Sinha’s debut as an actor. Salman Khan plays Chulbul Pandey, a corrupt but fearless cop in Uttar Pradesh, and Sonu Sood plays the villain Chhedi Singh.
Arbaaz Khan plays Chulbul’s half brother Makkhi, with Dimple Kapadia, Vinod Khanna, Mahesh Manjrekar and Anupam Kher in supporting roles. Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora and Dhilin Mehta produced it.
The film grossed around Rs 219 crore worldwide. It won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and six Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Female Debut for Sonakshi Sinha. For more Hindi film coverage, see our Bollywood section.
25 best Dabangg dialogues
1. “Swagat nahi karoge aap hamara?”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: won’t you welcome me? Chulbul’s cocky entry line, still used whenever someone walks in uninvited.
2. “Thappad se darr nahi lagta sahab, pyaar se lagta hai.”
Said by: Rajjo (Sonakshi Sinha). Meaning: I am not scared of a slap, sir, I am scared of love. Rajjo’s reply to Chulbul is the film’s most quoted line.
3. “Darte toh hum apne baap se bhi nahi.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: I am not scared even of my own father. Pure Chulbul attitude in one sentence.
4. “Hum yahan ke Robin Hood hain, Robin Hood Pandey.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: I am the Robin Hood of this place. Chulbul’s take on robbing crooks and keeping a share.
5. “Mote waale uss taraf, patle waale iss taraf, aur fit waale mere peeche.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: fat ones that side, thin ones this side, fit ones behind me. A comic line that sums up his style of policing.
6. “Kanoon ke haath aur Chhedi Singh ki laat, dono bahut lambi hai.”
Said by: Chhedi Singh (Sonu Sood). Meaning: the arm of the law and Chhedi Singh’s kick both have a long reach. The villain’s reply to the hero.
7. “Zindagi mein teen cheezon ke peeche kabhi nahi bhaagna chahiye: bus, train aur Chulbul Pandey.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: never chase three things in life, a bus, a train and Chulbul Pandey. A self-praising line fans love.
8. “Bharosa bhi hai, himmat bhi hai aur taakat bhi, aur pagalpan had se zyada.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: I have trust, courage and strength, and more madness than you can handle.
9. “Daam de rahe hain, daan nahi.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: I am paying you, not giving charity. He adds that he can also pay with a slap if needed.
10. “Hamara naam hamari personality ko shobha deta hai: Chulbul Pandey.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: my name suits my personality. The name means playful, and so is he.
11. “Utna hi maaro jitna ki khud bardaasht kar sako.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: hit only as much as you can take yourself. A warning before things get rough.
12. “Kamine se yaad aaya, Tiwari ji, bhabhi ji kaisi hain?”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: speaking of scoundrels, Tiwari ji, how is your wife? A classic Chulbul insult wrapped as small talk.
13. “Haramzaade se yaad aaya, Chaubey ji, aapke pitashri aajkal kaise hain?”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: speaking of bastards, Chaubey ji, how is your father these days? Same joke, new target.
14. “Waqt tumhara kharab aaya hai, aur din hum ginenge.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: your bad time has come, and I will count your days.
15. “Abhi tak sabko nehlaya hai, ab sabko dhoyenge.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: so far I have only bathed everyone, now I will wash them. Dhona is slang for a thrashing.
16. “Hum tum mein itne chhed karenge ki confuse ho jaoge ki saans kahan se lein.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey to Chhedi Singh. Meaning: I will put so many holes in you that you will not know where to breathe from. The rest of the line is a fart joke that made it a cult favourite.
17. “Police waale ko thokne ka anjaam pata hai? Ikkis saal jail aur thukaai alag se.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: do you know what happens if you hit a cop? Twenty one years in jail, and a beating on top.
18. “There is always a first time, always a next time.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: there is a first time and a next time for everything. One of the few English lines in his set.
19. “Hamare naam ka patthar paani mein tairta hai.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: a stone with my name on it floats on water. He dares the listener to throw one and check.
20. “Kamaal karte ho Pandey ji.”
Said by: From the Dabangg films. Meaning: you are amazing, Pandey ji. The full line says he is no good boy who takes an insult quietly. It is now a stand-alone meme.
21. “Ek hota hai policewala, ek hota hai gunda. Hum kehlaate hain policewala gunda.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey, Dabangg 3. Meaning: there are cops and there are goons, I am the goon cop. The best known line from the 2019 sequel.
22. “Yeh jaante nahi humko.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: they do not know me. He goes on to say nobody can tie him up in a way he cannot undo.
23. “Jungle mein reh kar sher se bair?”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: living in the jungle and fighting the lion? The old Hindi saying, used as a threat.
24. “Naam bahut sune hain hum tumhara, magar sirf galat kaaranon se.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: I have heard your name a lot, but only for the wrong reasons.
25. “Bhaiyaji, smile.”
Said by: Chulbul Pandey. Meaning: smile, brother. Two words, one sunglasses flip, and a whole generation copied it.
Where to watch the Dabangg films in India
As of October 2026, Dabangg (2010) and Dabangg 2 (2012) stream on Amazon Prime Video in India, according to JustWatch. Dabangg 3 (2019), directed by Prabhu Deva, streams on Netflix. Arbaaz Khan directed Dabangg 2.
Streaming deals change, so check the app before you plan a rewatch. A Dabangg animated series also aired on Cartoon Network from 2021.
Is Dabangg 4 happening?
Salman Khan confirmed a fourth film in 2021, and Bollywood Hungama reported that Tigmanshu Dhulia was writing the script. No shoot schedule or release date has been officially announced as of October 2026. Find more lists like this in our listicles section.
Frequently asked questions
Who says “Thappad se darr nahi lagta sahab, pyaar se lagta hai”?
Rajjo, played by Sonakshi Sinha, says it to Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg (2010). It was her first film.
Who directed Dabangg?
Abhinav Kashyap directed the first film. Arbaaz Khan directed Dabangg 2 and Prabhu Deva directed Dabangg 3.
Where can I watch Dabangg online?
Dabangg and Dabangg 2 stream on Amazon Prime Video in India, and Dabangg 3 is on Netflix, as of October 2026.
Who played Chhedi Singh in Dabangg?
Sonu Sood played Chhedi Singh, the villain whose “Kanoon ke haath” line is on this list.
Sources: Dabangg, Wikipedia, Accolades received by Dabangg, Bollywood Hungama on Dabangg 4, Eastern Eye on Dabangg dialogues.
