Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan took to social media this week to participate in the viral “2026 is the new 2016” trend, sharing a collection of previously unseen throwback photos from 2016 — a year she described as “the year of the bump.”

Kareena Kapoor Khan calls 2016 “the year of the bump” as she revisits pregnancy days with Saif Ali Khan; drops RARE throwback pics

The Instagram carousel captures intimate and personal moments from the period when Kareena was pregnant with her first child, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi. In one of the throwbacks, she is seen posing for a mirror selfie in a patterned swimsuit with her baby bump visible, a glimpse of maternity confidence from a decade ago. Another image shows her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, holding their newborn shortly after birth, offering a candid family snapshot.

Alongside personal family moments, the series of pictures also includes a magazine cover from 2016 and other memories showing Kareena with friends and industry figures, including filmmaker Karan Johar. Many of these images had not been shared publicly before.

Kareena captioned the post simply: “The year of the bump,” prompting a warm response from fans and fellow celebrities online. Netizens praised the actress for her candidness and the heartfelt nature of the memories, with comments reflecting nostalgia and admiration for the personal glimpse into a meaningful chapter of her life.

On the professional front, Kareena remains active in Bollywood. She is set to appear in the upcoming investigative crime thriller Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar and co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.

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