Karan Johar took a trip down memory lane as his 2016 romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil completed nine years since its release. To mark the occasion, the filmmaker shared a series of unseen behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Calling it “perhaps the most personal film” of his career, Karan reflected on the emotional journey that the film continues to hold for him.
The photos captured the warmth and camaraderie from the film’s sets including a candid frame of Karan and Ranbir deep in discussion, a lively dance moment with Anushka draped in a yellow saree, and a quiet conversation with Aishwarya amid the scenic backdrop. Other pictures offered glimpses of laughter and togetherness among the cast and crew, perfectly echoing the heartfelt tone of Karan’s caption.
Sharing the post, Karan wrote, “One year short of a decade and it honestly feels like yesterday when I was on set of perhaps the most personal film I have ever made. My dil will never forget this.”
Released during Diwali in 2016, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starred Ranbir as Ayan Sanger, Anushka as Alizeh Khan, and Aishwarya as Saba Taliyar Khan, alongside Fawad Khan, Lisa Haydon, and cameo appearances by Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt.