8 types of reel hooks, with Hinglish examples
The hook patterns that stop the scroll, when to use each, and examples you can adapt.
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Most hooks are one of a handful of patterns. Knowing the pattern lets you write ten versions quickly and pick the one that sounds most like you.
| Type | Use it when | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Pain question | Your audience has a clear, everyday problem | Padhte waqt phone haath mein aa hi jaata hai? |
| Bold claim | You can back it up in the next 20 seconds | Pet ki charbi ke liye crunches band karo. |
| Curiosity gap | The answer is surprising | Roti sakht kyun hoti hai? Atta nahi, ye galti hai. |
| Number list | You have 3–5 quick tips | Phone mein abhi ye 3 settings badlo. |
| Story open | You have a personal experience | Ye business ek chhote kamre se shuru hua tha. |
| Myth-bust | Your niche has a common wrong belief | 30 ki umar mein gym shuru karna late nahi hai. |
| Result first | You can show the end result | Ek kurta, teen alag looks. |
| Call-out | The reel is for a specific group | Hostel mein ho aur sirf kettle hai? Ye 3 recipes. |
Three rules that make any hook better
- Say it in under 3 seconds. Read it aloud with a timer.
- Put the most interesting word first or last, not in the middle.
- Match your on-screen text to the spoken hook so it works with sound off.
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