Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Bollywood Stars Join 2016 Throwback Trend
Lots of Bollywood stars are sharing old photos from 2016 on Instagram.
Khushi Kapoor posted some old pictures of herself and her sister Janhvi, saying she was cooler back then.
Janhvi asked why everyone is doing this.
Sonam Kapoor shared memories from when her movie 'Neerja' came out and when she met her husband.
Ananya Panday posted photos with her family and friends, saying 2016 was a special year for her.
It seems like many celebrities are looking back at 2016 and sharing their favorite moments.
People are also sharing old photos on social media with the caption '2026 is the new 2016', making it a big trend.
Khushi Kapoor shared 2016 photos, calling herself 'way cooler' then; her sister Janhvi asked why everyone is posting 2016 throwbacks.
Sonam Kapoor reflected on the release of her movie 'Neerja' and meeting her now-husband Anand Ahuja in 2016.
Ananya Panday shared milestones from 2016, including time with Shah Rukh Khan's son AbRam and her brother Ahaan Panday.
Ananya also posted photos using 2016 Snapchat filters, winning school medals, and posing with Shanaya Kapoor and Suhana Khan.
The trend involves Bollywood celebrities sharing throwback photos and videos from the year 2016 on social media, with users sharing old photos under the caption '2026 is the new 2016'.
- Who
- Bollywood actresses Khushi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and others
- What
- Shared 2016 throwback photos on social media
- When
- Recently, as part of a new social media trend
- Where
- On their respective Instagram accounts
- Why
- To reflect on milestones and memories from 2016
- Khushi Kapoor
- Shared 2016 photos, called herself 'way cooler' then
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Asked why everyone is posting 2016 throwbacks
- Sonam Kapoor
- Reflected on 'Neerja' release and meeting husband
- Ananya Panday
- Shared milestones including time with AbRam and Ahaan
- Trend
- Celebrities posting 2016 throwback photos
- Ananya Panday's Post
- Included a photo with Shah Rukh Khan's son AbRam
- Social Media Trend
- Users sharing 2016 photos with '2026 is the new 2016' caption
- TikTok Searches
- Searched for '2016' spiked in the first week of 2026
Sources
Throwback 2016: Ananya Panday, Sonam-Khushi Kapoor Share Pics. Janhvi Asks, "Why Is Everyone Doing This?"
Ananya Panday Holds Shah Rukh Khan's Son AbRam Close In Unseen Pic From 2016
From Ananya Panday to Sonam Kapoor, why 2016 is trending again on social media
Why Is 2016 Suddenly Trending? Kareena, Alia, Ananya & Other Bollywood Stars Are Obsessed With This Viral Trend!
Why Bollywood is revisiting 2016: Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and more share rare throwback photos
