The most famous Don 2 dialogues are Shah Rukh Khan’s lines about Don never forgetting his enemies, like “Don ke dushman ko yeh baat hamesha yaad rakhni chahiye, ki Don kabhi kuch nahi bhoolta.” Here are 14 lines from Farhan Akhtar’s 2011 film, with meanings, plus where to stream it and the latest on Don 3.
Don 2 released on 23 December 2011 in 2D and 3D. It is the sequel to Don (2006), which itself reworked the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan classic. Shah Rukh returns as Don, who breaks out of a Malaysian jail and plans to steal currency printing plates from a bank in Berlin. Priyanka Chopra plays Interpol officer Roma, with Lara Dutta, Boman Irani, Kunal Kapoor and Om Puri in key roles.
Don 2 dialogues about enemies
Most of Don’s best lines are about how he treats his rivals. Salim-Javed wrote the 1978 original, and Farhan Akhtar kept the same cold, clipped style for the sequel.
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1. “Don apne doston ka haal pooche na pooche, apne dushmanon ki khabar hamesha rakhta hai.”
Meaning: Don may or may not ask about his friends, but he always keeps track of his enemies. It sets up how closely Don has been watching the people who betrayed him.
2. “Don ke dushman ko yeh baat hamesha yaad rakhni chahiye, ki Don kabhi kuch nahi bhoolta.”
Meaning: Don’s enemies should always remember that Don never forgets. One of the most quoted lines of the film.
3. “Don aadmi ka naam bhool sakta hai, lekin yeh nahi bhoolega ki usse dafnaaya kahan hai.”
Meaning: Don may forget a man’s name, but never where he buried him. Dark, funny and very Don.
4. “Don ke dushman, Don ke haathon marne ke liye hi paida hote hain.”
Meaning: Don’s enemies are born only to die at his hands.
5. “Isse pehle ki Don ka dushman apni pehli chaal chale, Don apni agli chaal chal chuka hota hai.”
Meaning: Before Don’s enemy makes his first move, Don has already made his next one. It sums up the heist plot, where Don stays a step ahead of Interpol.
6. “Mere dushman samajh rahe the main ab kabhi laut ke na aaunga.”
Meaning: My enemies thought I would never come back. The line marks Don’s return after five years away.
Don 2 dialogues about power and fear
7. “Don ke saamne aadmi ke paas sirf do raaste hote hain. Maan jaaye ya mar jaaye, jaisi uski marzi.”
Meaning: In front of Don a man has only two options, agree or die, his choice. Don uses it to pressure people into his heist.
8. “Taaqat ek nasha hai, aur main us nasha banane wali factory ka eklauta maalik hoon.”
Meaning: Power is an addiction, and I am the sole owner of the factory that makes it.
9. “Mujhe logon ka khoon karne ka koi shauk nahi. Wohi mujhe majboor kar dete hain.”
Meaning: I do not enjoy killing people, they force me to. Don’s idea of a justification.
10. “Mujhe andhera pasand hai. Tumhare aane wale kal ki yaad dilata hai.”
Meaning: I like darkness, it reminds me of your future. A threat dressed up as small talk.
11. “Takht ki parwah badshah se zyada uske vazir ko hoti hai.”
Meaning: The minister worries about the throne more than the king does. A line about loyalty and ambition in Don’s world.
12. “Sir? Sir bahut shareef sa lagta hai. Call me Don.”
Meaning: Sir sounds too decent, call me Don. A light moment that fans use as a reply on social media.
13. “Kisne kaha ki chamatkar nahi hote? Zara mujhe kareeb se dekho.”
Meaning: Who says miracles do not happen, look at me closely. Don’s swagger at its peak.
14. “Koi saboot nahi, toh koi gunehgaar nahi.”
Meaning: No proof, no guilty man. It explains why Interpol keeps failing to pin Don down.
Don 2 box office and awards
Don 2 was a big hit. Wikipedia lists its worldwide gross at about ₹202.81 crore, which included Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions and strong overseas numbers. Much of it was shot in Berlin, and a short special appearance by Hrithik Roshan with his face hidden became a talking point.
At the 57th Filmfare Awards, the film won Best Action and Best Sound Design. The soundtrack is by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. For more on Shah Rukh Khan, see our Bollywood section and celebs coverage.
Where to watch Don 2 and what is happening with Don 3
Don 2 and Don (2006) both stream on Netflix in India, as per JustWatch.
Don 3 was announced in August 2023 with Ranveer Singh as the new Don, which upset many fans who wanted Shah Rukh back. In December 2025, Republic World, citing Pinkvilla, reported that Ranveer had exited the film. In January 2026, Eastern Eye reported that the project had been put on the back burner while Farhan Akhtar looks for the right lead. Neither Excel Entertainment nor Ranveer had confirmed the exit in those reports, and no new Don has been announced. More dialogue lists are in our listicles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous dialogue of Don 2?
“Don ke dushman ko yeh baat hamesha yaad rakhni chahiye, ki Don kabhi kuch nahi bhoolta” is the most quoted.
Where can I watch Don 2 online?
Don 2 streams on Netflix in India. The first film, Don (2006), is also on Netflix.
Is Shah Rukh Khan in Don 3?
No. Farhan Akhtar announced Ranveer Singh as the new Don in 2023. Later reports said Ranveer had exited, and the project is on hold with no new lead announced.
Who directed Don 2?
Farhan Akhtar directed and co-wrote Don 2. It was produced by Excel Entertainment with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment.
Sources: Wikipedia, Republic World, Eastern Eye, JustWatch.
