Ananya Panday Looks Back at 2016 With Warm
The pictures show different moments from Ananya’s younger days. One photo captures her smiling naturally while sitting indoors with a close friend.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 16 Jan 2026 1:36 PM ISTActor Ananya Panday recently took a walk down memory lane by sharing a set of old photos on her Instagram profile, ananyapanday. Along with the pictures, she wrote a short but emotional caption saying, “2016 was really it man." The post quickly caught attention and was liked by many, including Samantha
The pictures show different moments from Ananya’s younger days. One photo captures her smiling naturally while sitting indoors with a close friend. Another image shows her by a pool, looking relaxed and confident. A third picture features her holding a film clapperboard, reminding fans of her early steps toward cinema. Together, these images clearly show a phase when life felt simple, exciting, and full of dreams.
Around the same time, Ananya was also featured in a relaxed conversation on Curly Tales during an episode of Sunday Brunch. The episode was filmed in Dubai at a restaurant called Mann Marzi. She appeared on the show along with actor Kartik Aaryan, and the discussion was led by Kamiya Jani, editor-in-chief of Curly Tales.
During the conversation, Ananya spoke honestly about how the year 2025 shaped her. She explained that it was not about big achievements or loud success. Instead, the year brought small but meaningful changes in how she thinks, reacts, and understands herself. She shared that personal growth does not always come with applause, but it quietly changes the way one lives.
Ananya also mentioned that she has learned to slow down, observe more, and stay grounded. These changes may not be visible on social media, but they matter deeply in real life. Her thoughts showed maturity and self-awareness, something many viewers appreciated.
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