परफ़ॉर्मेंस रिव्यू है

Use it as a simple statement of fact. You can say it when your boss calls you. You can use it to explain why you are stressed. Just add the subject at the beginning if needed. For example, Aaj mera perfórmance review hai. It is short, direct, and very common in corporate India.

You will hear this most in glass-walled offices in Bangalore or Gurgaon. Use it when discussing your schedule with colleagues. Use it when your parents ask why you are working late. It fits perfectly in a quick WhatsApp update. It is the universal signal for 'I might be getting a raise or a lecture.'

Don't use this in a traditional government office setting. They might prefer the term mulyankan. Avoid using it in purely social, non-work settings. If you are talking to someone who doesn't work in corporate, it sounds stiff. Don't use it if you are actually talking about a stage performance. That would be a shakti pradarshan or just a show.

Modern Indian work culture is heavily influenced by global corporate standards. English terms for HR processes are now the norm. However, the Hindi hai at the end grounds it in local reality. It reflects the high-pressure environment of the Indian private sector. It is often spoken with a sigh or a nervous smile.

You might hear Review chal raha hai (The review is ongoing). Or Review hone wala hai (The review is about to happen). Some people just say Appraisal hai if they are focused on the money. If it went badly, you might hear Review kharab gaya. If it was great, Review badhiya tha!