Saif Ali Khan’s ‘there was no concept of’ statement is now a trending Twitter meme

After Saif Ali Khan’s comment, people are dropping all sorts of posts using the hashtag #therewasnoconceptof.

Updated on: Jan 22, 2020, 15:05:37 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Actor Saif Ali Khan, while speaking about his recent film Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior, said that it’s the British who defined the concept of India. “I don’t think there was a concept of India till perhaps the British gave it one” Khan said. Since then, several people took to social media – especially Twitter - to offer a rebuttal. And now, the statement ‘there was no concept of’ is a hashtag which is trending on the micro-blogging site since morning.

Saif Ali Khan’s ‘there was no concept of’ statement is trending on Twitter as a hashtag. (Twitter/@Mr_Bhakt)

Touching various subjects, people are dropping all sorts of posts using the hashtag #therewasnoconceptof. Also, some are expressing their creativity and sharing memes as a part of the trend. We have collected some such memes which may tickle your funny bone.

A user of the micro-blogging site took the liberty to create a funny meme under the trend by using a comment by Ananya Panday. During discussions about Nepotism at Rajeev Masand’s The Newcomers Roundtable 2019, Pandey made equated struggles with invitation of Koffee with Karan.

A Twitter user unearthed an old picture of India’s coach Ravi Shastri which went viral back in October, 2019. This is how they used the image to fit the trend:

Mumbai BMC took the opportunity to share a post and create awareness on waste management:

Yet another user of the micro-blogging site was reminded of a scene, involving Anil Kapoor and a painting, from the 2007 movie Welcome.

Another fan shared a post paying a tribute to the ‘god of cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar:

Saif Ali Khan plays the role of the antagonist in the movie Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior.

What would you tweet using the hashtag #therewasnoconceptof?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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