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Ananya Panday Joins '2026 Is the New 2016' Trend With 2016 Throwbacks

The post arrives as coverage links her pre-debut memories to a steady run of recent and upcoming roles.

Overview

  • Panday shared an Instagram carousel of unseen 2016 photos, aligning with the viral push to revive simpler, less polished social media aesthetics.
  • The set includes a widely noted picture with Shah Rukh Khan’s son AbRam Khan, plus school snapshots and a rakhi moment with cousin Ahaan Panday.
  • Classic 2016 filters such as the flower crown and dog ears appear throughout, echoing the era’s visual style.
  • Suhana Khan praised an “orange bikini” shot and called AbRam a “cutie pie,” while Shanaya Kapoor and Rysa Panday added playful comments.
  • Reports situate the post within her career timeline, noting a February 2026 release with Kartik Aaryan and upcoming projects including Chand Mera Dil and more Call Me Bae.