Dia Mirza Joins ‘This Was 2016’ Trend, Shares Pics With R Madhavan; RHTDM Fans Go Nostalgic

Actor Dia Mirza has taken fans on a heartfelt trip down memory lane by joining the viral ‘This Was 2016’ trend on social media. Known for her strong screen presence and active engagement with fans online, the actress shared a series of throwback pictures that instantly struck a nostalgic chord.

Taking to Instagram, Dia dropped a carousel featuring behind-the-scenes and photoshoot images with her Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein co-star R Madhavan, fondly known as Maddy by fans. The post comes at a special time, as the cult romantic drama is set to complete 25 years later this year, making the throwback even more meaningful for long-time admirers of the film.

Dia Mirza Hops On ‘This Was 2016’ Trend

Sharing the pictures, Dia penned an emotional caption that read, “This was 2016 On 19th October

2026 it will be 25 years. A gift that keeps on giving. Name the film Oh Maddy Maddy look what showed up?” The post quickly gained traction, with fans flooding the comments section with heart emojis, nostalgic notes, and references to iconic moments from the film.

For many, Dia and Madhavan’s pairing as Reena Malhotra and Maddy Shastri remains unforgettable. While the film released in 2001, its music, dialogues, and characters have continued to resonate across generations, earning it cult status over the years.

Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein And Its Cult Legacy

Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein is the Hindi remake of his Tamil blockbuster Minnale, which also starred Madhavan. Though the Hindi version did not receive overwhelming appreciation at the time of its original release, it gradually gained popularity through television reruns, music albums, and word-of-mouth.

The film’s enduring love was evident when it was re-released in theatres on August 30, 2024. The re-release proved to be a success, earning over Rs 3.50 crore at the box office and emerging as one of the highest-grossing re-released Indian films.

Speaking earlier about the trend of re-releasing older films, Madhavan had explained the phenomenon, saying, ” think it’s driven by a nostalgia factor — people want to relive the experience of watching these films in theatres, especially those films which they did not fully appreciate when it originally released in theatres, like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Tumbbad (2018). All these films didn’t get much appreciation when they first released, but over a period became a cult hit. So, the audiences want to see the original glory and enjoy the nostalgia.”