The phrase (meaning "Guest, when will you leave?") refers primarily to two famous Indian works: a satirical short story by Sharad Joshi and its 2010 Bollywood film adaptation. 1. Literature: Short Story by Sharad Joshi
The film begins with the establishment of Puneet and Munmun’s idyllic, organized life. The equilibrium is disrupted by the unannounced arrival of Lambodar. The initial segment indexes the "obligation" phase, where the hosts are welcoming. atithi tum kab jaoge index
The story concludes with a twist: Lambodar Chacha had actually arrived at the wrong house. He was never their relative at all. Yet, by the time he leaves, the silence in the apartment is no longer peaceful—it is hollow. The family realizes that while they were praying for his exit, he was providing the very warmth and traditional grounding they had traded for their modern "success". The phrase (meaning "Guest, when will you leave