Ananya Panday Shares Unseen School Days And Snapchat Era Memories In Throwback Dump. See Pics
Ananya Panday took fans back to her pre-debut days with a nostalgic 2016 throwback photo dump.
If you’ve been on Instagram today, you know the vibe is purely nostalgic. The internet has collectively decided that 2026 is the new 2016, with users everywhere reviving the lo-fi, unfiltered aesthetics of a decade ago. Leading the charge for Bollywood is none other than Ananya Panday, who just dropped a massive photo dump that has fans and celebrities alike reminiscing about the golden era of Snapchat filters and school assemblies.
Captioning her post, “2016 was really it man,” the ‘Call Me Bae’ actress shared a collection of gems from three years before her big Bollywood debut. From high-school milestones to iconic vacation looks, here is a breakdown of Ananya’s walk down memory lane.
Check out Ananya Panday’s Instagram post below:
Long before she was walking red carpets, Ananya was a dedicated student at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS). Her dump featured several glimpses into her “Class of 2017” days. In one photo, she sported a bright blue class t-shirt and cool shades, while another showed her proudly holding a “Certificate of Honour” in her school uniform. Perhaps the most spirited shot was a photo of her enthusiastically waving a green ‘Tigers’ house flag on the school grounds, proving she was always a team player.
It wouldn’t be an Ananya Panday throwback without her famous girl gang. The dump was packed with rare clicks of her childhood besties, Suhana Khan and Shanaya Kapoor. One standout photo featured a young Ananya and Suhana using the then-ubiquitous Snapchat dog filter, while another showed her and Shanaya twinning in red dresses for a night out.
The actress also shared a touching family moment tying a Rakhi on the wrist of her cousin, actor Ahaan Panday. Fans were particularly heart-eyes over a candid shot of Ananya cuddling with a tiny AbRam Khan, Shah Rukh Khan’s youngest son, which Suhana jokingly commented on as "bram cutie pie".
Ananya’s dump perfectly captured the fashion and digital trends that defined 2016. A poolside shot of Ananya in an orange bikini that Suhana Khan specifically called out in the comments as "iconic".
Snapchat obsession was big in 2016 and it showed in Ananya’s dump with selfies featuring the flower crown filter and the dog filter. Another picture included a cinematic shot of Ananya holding a film clapboard that reads “Universal Studios Birthday 18” dated 30/10/16, marking her transition into adulthood.
The Bollywood actress also shared mirror selfies in white ripped jeans, off-shoulder pink tops, and denim overalls against the New York City skyline.
The post immediately triggered a wave of “Awws” from her peers and fans. Shanaya Kapoor chimed in with, “Good times,” while her younger sister, Rysa Panday, hilariously trolled her, commenting, “Shocked you know this trend.”
As the 2016 trend continues to dominate social media in early 2026, Ananya’s post serves as a sweet reminder of her journey from a high schooler with big dreams to one of Bollywood’s most sought-after young stars.
