“Ye Kis Line Mein Aa Gaye?”: One WhatsApp Message That Amused The Internet
Maitree Baral | Times Life Bureau | Feb 09, 2026, 23:00 IST
“Ye Kis Line Mein Aa Gaye?”: One WhatsApp Message That Amused The Internet
A simple WhatsApp message about college placements led to a viral sensation. Ravi Handa contacted an old friend who was an IIT Kanpur professor. The friend revealed he had become a practicing advocate. This unexpected career change resonated with many online. The story highlights life's unpredictable paths and the humor found in reconnecting with friends.
A totally random WhatsApp chat between two old buddies has blown up online and left people cracking up. The whole thing started when Ravi Handa, an entrepreneur from Jaipur, decided to check in with a friend he hadn’t talked to in what feels like forever. He just sent a casual message asking, “Hey, how’s the placement situation at your college?” like any normal guy would. But the reply he got? Absolutely wild.
Instead of chatting about internships or salary packages, his friend, who used to be a computer science professor and an IIT Kanpur grad, drops a bomb: “I’m now a practising advocate.”
A professor from one of India’s top engineering institutes isn’t teaching anymore, he’s in courtrooms now. Cue Ravi’s disbelief, which he summed up perfectly with: “Ye kis line mein aa gaye bhai sahab?” In plain English, that’s basically: “Bro, what career path is this?!” And honestly, that reaction is exactly why this thing has gone viral.
What’s funny is how basic and innocent the whole conversation was. Ravi didn’t go in expecting any mind-blowing revelations, just some casual banter about college life. But then boom! Out comes the update that feels like something straight out of a sitcom. He even captioned his post with some tongue-in-cheek wisdom: basically saying, “Stay in touch with your friends, otherwise you’ll randomly find out over WhatsApp that your professor pal has switched from chalk and lectures to legal briefs and court cases.” The caption got a lot of laughs, because honestly, most of us have been in that awkward reconnect-moment where someone’s life has done a full 180.
People online have been loving this story. Tons of tweets and comments are basically variations of, “I feel personally attacked,” because who hasn’t had that friend who basically morphed into a different human while you were busy living your life? Some folks found it inspirational, like props to the dude for making a bold career switch, and others were just here for the memes. Someone even joked that law is one of the best career paths you can choose, while another joked that maybe this guy is now out there fighting cybercrime cases like some kind of tech-law superhero.
And let’s be real, this kind of career zig-zag resonates with a lot of people today. It wasn’t too long ago that career paths were expected to be straight lines: engineering → job → retirement. But now? People are doing all kinds of things, and sometimes the road from point A to point B looks more like a game of Snakes and Ladders. That’s part of what makes this WhatsApp screenshot feel so relatable. Life isn’t linear, and sometimes you and your college-friend-turned-professor turn into a lawyer without ever really planning it.
What started as a simple text turned into a viral meme and a fun little reflection on how unpredictable life can be. Whether you’re scrolling through social media and giggling at the phrase “Ye kis line mein aa gaye,” or thinking about making your own career leap, this story is a quirky reminder that sometimes the most unexpected twists are the most entertaining.
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Instead of chatting about internships or salary packages, his friend, who used to be a computer science professor and an IIT Kanpur grad, drops a bomb: “I’m now a practising advocate.”
A professor from one of India’s top engineering institutes isn’t teaching anymore, he’s in courtrooms now. Cue Ravi’s disbelief, which he summed up perfectly with: “Ye kis line mein aa gaye bhai sahab?” In plain English, that’s basically: “Bro, what career path is this?!” And honestly, that reaction is exactly why this thing has gone viral.
What’s funny is how basic and innocent the whole conversation was. Ravi didn’t go in expecting any mind-blowing revelations, just some casual banter about college life. But then boom! Out comes the update that feels like something straight out of a sitcom. He even captioned his post with some tongue-in-cheek wisdom: basically saying, “Stay in touch with your friends, otherwise you’ll randomly find out over WhatsApp that your professor pal has switched from chalk and lectures to legal briefs and court cases.” The caption got a lot of laughs, because honestly, most of us have been in that awkward reconnect-moment where someone’s life has done a full 180.
People online have been loving this story. Tons of tweets and comments are basically variations of, “I feel personally attacked,” because who hasn’t had that friend who basically morphed into a different human while you were busy living your life? Some folks found it inspirational, like props to the dude for making a bold career switch, and others were just here for the memes. Someone even joked that law is one of the best career paths you can choose, while another joked that maybe this guy is now out there fighting cybercrime cases like some kind of tech-law superhero.
And let’s be real, this kind of career zig-zag resonates with a lot of people today. It wasn’t too long ago that career paths were expected to be straight lines: engineering → job → retirement. But now? People are doing all kinds of things, and sometimes the road from point A to point B looks more like a game of Snakes and Ladders. That’s part of what makes this WhatsApp screenshot feel so relatable. Life isn’t linear, and sometimes you and your college-friend-turned-professor turn into a lawyer without ever really planning it.
What started as a simple text turned into a viral meme and a fun little reflection on how unpredictable life can be. Whether you’re scrolling through social media and giggling at the phrase “Ye kis line mein aa gaye,” or thinking about making your own career leap, this story is a quirky reminder that sometimes the most unexpected twists are the most entertaining.
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