Actors who debuted in 2016: Where are they now

Updated On: 17 January, 2026 11:24 AM IST | Aakruti Bagla

A new trend has taken over Instagram feeds, with people revisiting moments from a decade ago, specifically from 2016. Dubbed `2026 is the new 2016`, the trend has struck a nostalgic chord. While celebs are sharing a string of pics and taking a trip down memory lane, we have curated a list of celebs who debuted in 2016 and here`s what they are doing now

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<p>Diljit Dosanjh made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with Udta Punjab. He has ascended from a popular Punjabi artist to a global music and film icon, headlining major international tours.</p>

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Diljit Dosanjh made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with Udta Punjab. He has ascended from a popular Punjabi artist to a global music and film icon, headlining major international tours.

<p>Sanya debuted with Dangal, alongside Aamir Khan in 2016. Over the years, she has built a strong career with diverse roles in films like Badhaai Ho, Photograph, Ludo, Pagglait, Kathal, and Jawan among others.</p>

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Sanya debuted with Dangal, alongside Aamir Khan in 2016. Over the years, she has built a strong career with diverse roles in films like Badhaai Ho, Photograph, Ludo, Pagglait, Kathal, and Jawan among others.

<p>Despite working in the industry from a young age, Fatima got her first big break in Nitesh Tiwari`s sports biography drama Dangal in 2016. She has built her credibility by working with top filmmakers in known projects.</p>

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Despite working in the industry from a young age, Fatima got her first big break in Nitesh Tiwari`s sports biography drama Dangal in 2016. She has built her credibility by working with top filmmakers in known projects.

<p>Rashmika Mandanna made her acting debut in 2016 with the Kannada film Kirik Party, quickly emerging as a promising new face in South Indian cinema. Nearly a decade later, she has become one of the most sought-after actors across industries, starring in blockbusters like Pushpa, Animal, Sikandar and others. Up next, she has Cocktail 2.</p>

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Rashmika Mandanna made her acting debut in 2016 with the Kannada film Kirik Party, quickly emerging as a promising new face in South Indian cinema. Nearly a decade later, she has become one of the most sought-after actors across industries, starring in blockbusters like Pushpa, Animal, Sikandar and others. Up next, she has Cocktail 2.

<p>Aparshakti Khurana made his acting debut in 2016 with Dangal. he has carved a niche with his comic timing and versatile performances in films like Stree, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Luka Chuppi. He is set to make his Tamil debut soon.</p>

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Aparshakti Khurana made his acting debut in 2016 with Dangal. he has carved a niche with his comic timing and versatile performances in films like Stree, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Luka Chuppi. He is set to make his Tamil debut soon.

<p>Harshvardhan Rane made his Hindi film debut in 2016 with Sanam Teri Kasam. While the film tanked at box office, it regained fame with re-release. Since then Rane has become popular. He will next star in Silaa.</p>

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Harshvardhan Rane made his Hindi film debut in 2016 with Sanam Teri Kasam. While the film tanked at box office, it regained fame with re-release. Since then Rane has become popular. He will next star in Silaa.

<p>Sobhita Dhulipala made her acting debut in 2016 with Anurag Kashyap’s Raman Raghav 2.0. She later starred in several south films and known series like Made in Heaven and The Night Manager. Currently, she has a series coming up.</p>

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Sobhita Dhulipala made her acting debut in 2016 with Anurag Kashyap’s Raman Raghav 2.0. She later starred in several south films and known series like Made in Heaven and The Night Manager. Currently, she has a series coming up.

<p>Pooja Hegde made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with Mohenjo Daro alongside Hrithik Roshan. She has been a leading part on south films like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. She will next star in Thalapathy Vijay`s last film, Jana Nayagan.</p>

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Pooja Hegde made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with Mohenjo Daro alongside Hrithik Roshan. She has been a leading part on south films like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. She will next star in Thalapathy Vijay`s last film, Jana Nayagan.

<p>Harshvardhan Kapoor made his acting debut in 2016 with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya. However, his career didn`t take of well with his several films getting shelved.</p>

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Harshvardhan Kapoor made his acting debut in 2016 with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya. However, his career didn`t take of well with his several films getting shelved.

<p>Shriya Pilgaonkar made her Bollywood debut in the 2016 film Fan. She is now a leading face on OTT with projects like Mirzapur, Mandala Murders and others to her credit.</p>

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Shriya Pilgaonkar made her Bollywood debut in the 2016 film Fan. She is now a leading face on OTT with projects like Mirzapur, Mandala Murders and others to her credit.

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Saiyami Kher`s major Hindi film debut in 2016 was with the movie Mirzya. While she continues to star in several OTT projects, she is also an athlete.

<p>Jim Sarbh`s Bollywood debut was in 2016 with critically acclaimer biopic Neerja. After thus, he went on to win hearts with projects like Padmaavat and Gangubai kathiawadi.</p>

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Jim Sarbh`s Bollywood debut was in 2016 with critically acclaimer biopic Neerja. After thus, he went on to win hearts with projects like Padmaavat and Gangubai kathiawadi.

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