Arjun Kapoor ‘Angry' Meme: What Is It? Why Is Social Media Obsessing Over It?
Arjun Kapoor's polite press meet in 2017 turned into meme gold when his unblinking, annoyed stare at a reporter became the star of the moment.
Some memes are funny, some are iconic, and then there's Arjun Kapoor's intense, angry stare from 2017, which has suddenly resurfaced on the Internet to become its latest obsession. This time, it is paired with a Haryanvi banger called Dus Don, and the result is pure meme magic. Clips are everywhere, with social media users adding their own creative twists. But what's the real story behind this viral gem? Let's find out.
It all started on May 19, 2017, when Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's romantic drama Half Girlfriend hit theatres. Just hours later, the lead duo was at a Reliance Digital Store in Mumbai for a media interaction. Smiling for cameras, answering questions, hyping the movie, the vibe of the event was candid, cool and regular promotional hustle until came a query that turned into a meme and exploded eight years after the event.
During the interaction, a journalist asked Arjun about his shooting experience in Bihar since part of Half Girlfriend was filmed there. The actor, ever polite, gave a textbook answer. He praised the locals for their warmth and the love he received. But just as he wrapped up, another reporter in the crowd casually quipped, 'Kya baat hai?" before moving straight to his next question.
Arjun instantly locks eyes with him. Visibly annoyed, he asked, 'Tune bola, kya bat hai?" and then kept staring at him without blinking. As the reporter told him that he was scared, the actor instantly lightened up the mood, smiling and telling him, 'I did not even say anything."
The Dus Don Twist
Fast forward to 2025. Some users dug out the clip from the social media graveyard, trimmed it and added the Dus Don Haryanvi track, turning it into pure comedy gold. The heavy beat synced perfectly with Arjun's glare, resulting in a hilarious moment of drama. Now, the clip has become the ultimate reaction meme, ideal for expressing suspicion or annoyance.
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Beyond The Meme
Meanwhile, Arjun Kapoor is on a roll, with plans to star alongside Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh in No Entry 2, which is set to go on floors later this year. Until his next big release, though, his most impactful 'role" might just be that eight-year-old stare, the one currently holding the internet's attention.
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