Mumbai’s entertainment scene is buzzing as the 2016 nostalgia trend takes over social media. Filmmaker Karan Johar has joined the wave, sharing heartfelt glimpses from a standout year in his career. On Monday, he posted a carousel of images on Instagram that transported fans back to 2016’s highs.
The collection featured moments from award shows, his iconic chat show ‘Coffee with Karan’ Season 5, and a special session at the Toronto Film Festival titled ‘In Conversation With.’ Johar’s caption poured emotion: ‘Revisiting these 2016 memories melted my heart. Directing Ae Dil Hai Mushkil again, surrounded by my favorite people on set – nothing beats that feeling.’
He reminisced about the film’s release, calling it a pinnacle of joy. ‘Coffee with Karan Season 5 was pure mayhem, fun, and madness,’ he added, evoking laughter-filled episodes. The Toronto session stood out as a reflective milestone, helping him glance back at his journey and chart future paths.
Johar also highlighted hosting IIFA Awards with Shahid Kapoor and judging India’s Got Talent alongside energetic stars. Fans flooded the comments, reminiscing specific episodes like Arjun Kapoor’s appearance and the Katrina Kaif-Anushka Sharma face-off.
This trend has celebrities hooked. Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, and others have already shared their 2016 throwbacks. As the wave continues, expect more stars to dive into their archives, reigniting old memories for a new audience.
