People re-imagine Bollywood characters as their ancestors, posts are hilarious
The posts shared under this new film or TV show characters as ancestors trend will leave you laughing out loud.
Scrolling through different social media platforms, you may have come across several posts which showcase people re-imagining various Bollywood characters s their ancestors. It is a new viral trend where people are sharing black-and-white or sepia-toned photos of celebrities from random movies with captions hilariously suggestion how the public figures are their ancestors.
The trend is essentially about sharing heavily filtered pictures of celebrities with sentimental captions. What has tickled people’s funny bone is the discrepancy between what the captions imply and the reality of the pictures.
Just like this post shared on official Facebook page of IIFA Awards. “Sneaking out of the house for a night out is a family tradition!” reads the caption shared along with the post. The post is complete with the hashtags #IIFA, #Bollywood and #GrandparentsTrend.
Did the post make you chuckle hard? Wait till you see these other shares. Let’s start with some of the posts shared by tweeple involving different Bollywood scenes:
The trend is, however, not restricted to just Bollywood characters. Here are some other posts which also contain scenes from different films and TV shows.
What would you share under the trend?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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