Bollywood Stars Take a Nostalgic Trip Back to 2016
Bollywood actresses Sonakshi Sinha and Kajal Aggarwal recently hopped on a popular social media trend. They shared elaborate lists of their personal and professional highlights from ten years ago in 2016.
Sonakshi Sinha's Action-Packed 2016
Sonakshi Sinha participated in the '2026 is the new 2016' trend with a detailed Instagram post. She captioned it with all the major events from that year in her life.
She started by recalling her action journey in the film 'Akira'. Sonakshi wrote about feeling like an action movie star for that role. She also mentioned singing a song and shooting a music video for the same project.
Her action phase continued with the film 'Force 2', where she played a secret agent. But her 2016 was not just about movies.
Beyond the Film Sets
Sonakshi's list included personal milestones and unique experiences. She spoke about family weddings and fun memories with friends. One standout moment was achieving a Guinness World Record for painting nails in under a minute.
She also met her favorite actor, Will Smith, that year. A major professional highlight was performing on the Global Citizen stage right before the band Coldplay. She emphasized this achievement by writing, "Yup, read that again."
Other memories from her list included trips to Spain, football days, magazine covers, and beginning the shoot for her film 'Noor'.
The film 'Akira', directed by A. R. Murugadoss, also starred Konkana Sen Sharma and Anurag Kashyap. It was a remake of the Tamil movie 'Mouna Guru' and received mixed reviews upon its release.
Most recently, Sonakshi was seen in the film 'Jatadhara' alongside Sudheer Babu. This movie released in both Hindi and Telugu on November 7, 2025.
Kajal Aggarwal's Hard-Working 2016
Actress Kajal Aggarwal also joined the nostalgic look back. She shared her own 2016 memories with the hashtag #NostalgiaProMax. Kajal described 2016 as a year of "work harddd, party harder, hustle always."
She posted pictures from several of her films that released that year. These included 'Sardar Gabbar Singh', 'Khaidi 150', 'Vivegam', and 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahaani'.
Looking Forward to 2026
While reflecting on the past, Kajal also expressed her feelings about the new year. On the photo-sharing app, she wrote about her gratitude for 2025. She stated she was stepping into 2026 with hope, excitement, and an open heart.
Reflecting on December 2025, she described it as deeply fulfilling. The month was filled with family, love, and connection. She celebrated milestone birthdays of loved ones and enjoyed her son Neil's annual day concert.
Kajal mentioned amazing work, signing exciting new projects, and some beautiful travel. She concluded by saying her heart felt full and grounded, truly blessed to end the year in such a positive way.
This trend shows how Bollywood celebrities use social media to connect with fans. They share both their glamorous film moments and their personal joys from a decade past.
