Your phone buzzes — “Where have you reached?” You’re still in your pajamas, hair all over the place, maybe brushing your teeth, but your reply goes fast — “On the way!” Every DESI knows this line. It’s not really a lie. It’s hope. You want to leave. You just haven’t started yet.
The routine never fails. You say “leaving now” and then start looking for your shoes, making chai, or checking Instagram once more. Take a selfie.Some people even send a random road photo with “stuck in traffic yaar,” while they’re still sitting at home. And if someone calls, you start walking around the house to sound like you’re really outside.
Parents always know the truth. Say “on the way” to your mom and she’ll ask, “Which way? Bedroom way or kitchen way?” And just like that, your whole acting career ends. But somehow, we still do it every single time — because it makes us feel like we’re at least trying.
So next time you’re sitting comfortably on your sofa, sipping chai, and typing “on the way,” don’t feel bad. You’re not lying — you’re manifesting movement. That’s the DESI way of life — always late, always confident, and always just “five minutes away.”
Blessmesai 