Bollywood actor Ananya Panday sent fans on a wave of nostalgia after sharing a series of throwback pictures from 2016 on Instagram. Captioning the post, “2016 was really it man,” the actor revisited moments from nearly a decade ago, offering a glimpse into her pre-debut years.
The carousel features candid selfies, playful filter-era photos, poolside snapshots, and personal moments that reflect a much younger, carefree phase of her life. One of the pictures even shows Ananya holding a film clapperboard dated 2016, hinting at the early days of her journey toward the movies, long before her official Bollywood debut.
Fans and industry friends were quick to react, flooding the comments section with heart emojis and nostalgic messages. Many pointed out how the pictures capture a simpler time, when social media was less curated and more spontaneous. Her mother, Bhavana Pandey, also reacted to the post, writing that she “misses this age,” adding to the emotional tone of the throwback.
Over the years, Ananya Panday has evolved from a star kid making her first steps into the industry to a regular presence in mainstream Hindi cinema. The throwback post not only sparked memories among her followers but also highlighted how far she has come since those early 2016 days, making the nostalgia hit even harder for fans who have watched her journey unfold.
