Actor Alia Bhatt has joined the ongoing social media trend of revisiting memories from 2016, sharing a nostalgic photo carousel on Instagram that reflects one of the most defining years of her career. The actor’s post, filled with behind-the-scenes moments and personal highlights, quickly drew attention from fans and fellow celebrities alike.

The photo album includes glimpses of Alia promoting Kapoor and Sons, shooting for Dear Zindagi alongside Shah Rukh Khan, and candid moments from tours and travels. Among the pictures was a light-hearted snapshot of Alia chatting with Parineeti Chopra during a press conference, a moment she jokingly described as receiving “relevant gossip”. The collection also featured photos from the Tamma Tamma shoot, her 2016 Elle cover, a visit to the Golden Temple, and memories from a Coldplay concert in Berlin.

Captioning the post “2016 ki kahaani”, Alia listed each moment with short, playful descriptions, highlighting themes of love, work, friendship, and gratitude. She referred to Shah Rukh Khan as her “favourite co-actor ever” and fondly recalled surprise birthday celebrations and long tours with her team. The post struck a chord with followers who associate 2016 with a particularly successful phase of her career.

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Parineeti Chopra responded in the comments, reminiscing about the beginning of their shared “lingo”, while Varun Dhawan remarked on how much had happened in a single year. Fans also joined in, calling 2016 their favourite “Alia phase” and praising the journey from songs like Ikk Kudi to Ladki Beautiful Kar Gayi Chull.

Professionally, 2016 marked a high point for Alia Bhatt, with critically acclaimed performances in Udta Punjab, Dear Zindagi, and Kapoor and Sons. Nearly a decade later, her career momentum continues, with upcoming projects including Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, as well as the YRF spy film Alpha with Sharvari.

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