Since the start of 2026, the internet has been calling it “the new 2016.” The trend has gone viral, especially on Instagram, where celebrities are sharing their favourite memories from a decade ago.
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in, Sonam Kapoor posted a series of pictures from 2016, giving fans a glimpse of what her life looked like back then.
Inside Sonam’s 2016 Era
Sonam shared a series of pictures, all from 2016, taking fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The first snapshot looks like a magazine shoot, with Sonam looking absolutely ethereal. The second shows her planting a sweet peck on her husband Anand Ahuja’s cheek. The third captures Sonam and Anand on an adventure trip with a friend, followed by another selfie of the couple looking effortlessly happy.
There’s also a stunning look of Sonam from 2016, where she can be seen in an elegant off-shoulder gown paired with a feather-adorned garment. Fans also get glimpses of her hanging out with friends, attending Neerja’s promotional events, and greeting a crowd of adoring fans. A few of her fashion-forward moments from the year are also included.
The series wraps up on a lighthearted note with two goofy pictures of Sonam and Anand, showing the fun and playful side of the couple. The caption on the pictures read, “Throwback to 2016. Release of Neerja, shooting with the House Of Pixels for the first time, figuring out that Anand Ahuja is the love of my life.”
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Fans React To Sonam’s Throwback Post
A user wrote, “2016 was your year! So good!” Another one added, “Thanks for sharing these superb and classy moments.” Someone commented, “The ultimate diva. Worshipping you, goddess Sonam!” A fan remarked, “Drop-dead gorgeous!” “Such a beautiful stack of pictures. Loved it,” added another user. An individual commented, “Nobody did fashion better than you.
Mother of all the icons.” A user even lauded her for doing Neerja, the commenter said, “Neerja is your best work! So deserving of the National Award honour. I cried buckets watching this movie and even after the end.” Looks like Sonam hopping on the 2016 trend has definitely made fans nostalgic!
