With theaters closed and OTT platforms (Netflix/Amazon) running out of international content, audiences craved desi, relatable chaos. The "Chu Kat Gaya" trope offered guilty pleasure without a long attention span.
While Hindishots has produced many viral moments, Exclusive 72 remains a fan favorite. It wasn’t just a clip – it was a time capsule of 2020’s collective chaos, wrapped in 47 seconds of unfiltered desi humor.
The channel later released a “Chu Kat Gaya” merchandise line (hoodies, mugs, phone cases) – all sold out in three weeks.
Even today, in 2025+ lifestyle conversations, when something goes hilariously wrong, you’ll hear someone sigh and smile:
“Bhai, ab toh totally chu kat gaya.” chu kat gaya 2020 hindi hotshots exclusive 72
According to archived references and user comments on now-deleted Instagram and YouTube posts, Hindishots Exclusive 72 was a 5-7 minute video compilation featuring:
The video ended with a now-famous tagline: “2020 ne sabka chu kaat diya” – (2020 cut everyone’s foolishness out).
While the original Hindishots video is no longer easily accessible (likely removed due to copyright or platform shutdown), the spirit of “Chu Kat Gaya” lives on. Here’s how lifestyle and entertainment consumers can avoid being the next “chu”:
The Hindi phrase “Chu Kat Gaya” usually implies time flying by in the blink of an eye. In 2020, this sentiment took on a new meaning. While days felt long, the months slipped away without the usual milestones—weddings, travel, and theater outings. According to archived references and user comments on
Hindishots’ coverage during this time focused heavily on mental health and wellness. Without the usual social distractions, the "Lifestyle" vertical shifted from luxury reviews to survival guides.
Hindishots Exclusive 72 brings you the uncut, unfiltered story behind the year’s most unexpected catchphrase.
If you were anywhere near Indian Instagram reels, WhatsApp forwards, or late-night group chats in 2020, you’ve heard it. You’ve laughed at it. You’ve probably even used it.
“Chu Kat Gaya.”
Three words. One iconic tone. And a cultural explosion that turned a candid moment into a lifestyle mood.
Yes, in a way. “Chu Kat Gaya” as a meme peaked in 2020 but has since evolved into forms like:
Hindishots #72, though obscure, was one of the first curated compilations of consumer grief in Indian digital entertainment. It treated lifestyle fails not as shame but as shareable comedy — a formula later picked up by YouTubers like Triggered Insaan, Elvish Yadav, and others.
