As the final hours of 2023 slip away, the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of a new chapter with the coming of 2024. Amongst those reflecting on the past twelve months are Bollywood’s brightest stars, who have taken to social media to share their parting thoughts with the year that was.
One of the industry’s revered actor-directors, Ajay Devgn, chose to look back on the year gone by with a heartwarming display of personal photographs. Through a series of images that offered the public a glance into the cherished moments he shared with his family—including his wife Kajol and their children Nysa and Yug—he expressed his fondness for enduring traditions and the everlasting warmth of family times during the festive season. Accompanying the collection of snapshots was a message that read, “Digging through the gallery and found these gems… Cheers to traditions, loved ones, and the warmth that always fills our hearts during the holidays!! Wishing you all the same magic this new year.”
Pooja Bhatt, a multifaceted artist known for her candidness, also took to the social platform (previously known as Twitter) to express her gratitude for the year’s journey. Her post was a poetic acknowledgment of the simple and profound aspects of life, encapsulated by the words, “Gratitude.. for each leaf.. for each breath.. #Thankyou2023.”
Similarly, the effervescent Preity Zinta shared her adieu to the year with a vibrant selfie and an endearing caption, “Goodbye 2023 #ting,” exuding the positivity she is renowned for.
Vir Das, the comedian who has made a significant mark across the globe, chose a musical departure from 2023. With a video of himself performing a melody laden with heartfelt lyrics, he extended his new year wishes to his audience, encouraging a stake in kindness for the year ahead with the caption, “Next Year. Let’s all be cool Happy New Year Everyone!”
The ever-graceful Deepika Padukone, whose year has been marked with substantial achievements both on and off the screen, gave her followers a reel that encapsulated these moments of triumph and personal milestones—a summary of her energetic and eventful 2023, aptly captioned “2023 in a nutshell.”
Karan Johar, the filmmaker synonymous with hits that resonate with audiences, gave a glimpse into his 2023 through a reel filled with smiles, accomplishments, and expressions of thankfulness. He shared his sentiment saying, “A quick look back at 2023 and all that it has given…memorable milestones, some firsts, some lasts, and many many moments of gratitude! Thank you everyone for their love, kindness, and support through it all…2024 – here we come!”
However, it could be said that 2023 belonged especially to Alia Bhatt. The actress not only clinched a national award but also impressed with her compelling performance in the love story ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.’ Reflecting on such a seminal year, Alia shared a beautifully curated reel to bid farewell, resonating with joy and hope for the new year.
In the wake of celebrating the highs and acknowledging the lows, Bollywood celebrities have shown that like their films, the stories of their lives have hope, reflection, warmth, and immense gratitude. As the hours count down to the new year, it’s clear that they not only look forward to new beginnings but also cherish the journey that has brought them this far. And just as the stars of the silver screen welcome 2024 with optimism, so does a world ready to turn a fresh page on the calendar of life.
