Bhumi Pednekar shares 2016 throwback as nostalgia trend takes over social media

Bhumi Pednekar has joined the viral 2016 nostalgia trend, sharing a set of throwback photographs from the early stage of her film career. The actor described the year as being “full of dreams”, offering followers a personal glimpse into moments that shaped her journey in Hindi cinema.

The pictures, posted on Instagram, feature several firsts from her life in 2016. These include her first day on the sets of Toilet Ek Prem Katha, her initial professional photo shoot, and her first Filmfare appearance. Bhumi also shared images with Akshay Kumar while announcing their film and with Ayushmann Khurrana during her first magazine cover shoot.

In the caption, she wrote, “2016 you were full of dreams.” She went on to list memories from that year, including discovering Pilates, walking the ramp for the first time, receiving her first IIFA in Spain, and moments spent with close friends and family. She also mentioned the early days of her Instagram presence, noting how her handle and style have changed over time.

Toilet Ek Prem Katha, released in 2017, marked an important phase in Bhumi’s career. The film tells the story of Keshav, played by Akshay Kumar, who marries Jaya, portrayed by Bhumi. When Jaya raises concerns about the absence of a toilet in their home, Keshav attempts to address the issue, only to face resistance from his family and village due to deep rooted beliefs.

On the work front, Bhumi will next be seen in the crime thriller series Daldal, which is set to premiere worldwide on Prime Video on January 30. The series is based on Vish Dhamija’s book Bhendi Bazaar and is produced by Abundantia Entertainment. Created by Suresh Triveni and directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, it is set in Mumbai.

In Daldal, Bhumi plays Rita Ferreira, the newly appointed DCP of Mumbai Crime Branch. The teaser suggests a dark narrative involving a serial killer, intense violence, and psychological conflict. As Rita investigates the case, she also confronts internal bias within the force. The series also stars Samara Tijori and Aditya Rawal.