Happy New Year 2026!! It's a wrap for 2025. Just like us, Bollywood celebrities hit the pause button, scrolled through their phone folders and archives, walked down memory lane, and bid a gratifying and grateful goodbye to the year gone by. While many stars are partying abroad, others are spending quality time with friends and family. Several celebrities took to social media, dropping photos and videos from their New Year's celebrations.
From personal notes to throwback pictures, here's a look at how the stars welcomed 2026.
'We cried a lot': Kareena Kapoor Khan calls 2025 a difficult year for her family
Kareena Kapoor Khan reflected on 2025 in an Instagram post, calling it a challenging year for her family. She thanked her fans for their unwavering love, support, and prayers, expressing heartfelt gratitude for standing by them through tough times.
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by burglars in January 2025, an incident that not only shook the Kapoor and Khan families but also left the entire industry jolted. The midnight burglary, with intruders entering their house and attacking Saif, deeply shocked everyone. Saif underwent surgery and was discharged a few days later.
Here's what she posted, "2025 has been a difficult year for us, our children and our families... But we went through it, heads held high, laughing and holding on. We cried a lot, we prayed, and now we are here... 2025 taught us that human nature is fearless, love will conquer all, and that children are braver than we think. (sic)"
Further expressing gratitude to her fans and loved ones for being with them through thick and thin, Kareena wrote, "We want to thank our fans, our friends, and everyone who stood by us and continues to support us... and above all, the Lord Almighty." As the Khan family gears up to enter 2026, Kareena mentioned that they are filled only with gratitude and positivity.
"We are entering 2026 with a renewed fire in our bellies, immense gratitude and positivity, and an undying passion for what we do best... the movies... Like I always say, CHAR DI KALA. Happy New Year, everyone...!"
Kiara Advani embraced motherhood
Kiara Advani penned a heartfelt note celebrating every milestone she achieved this year, be it making her debut at the Met Gala to becoming a mom of a baby daughter, Saraayah.
"2025 - The year my heart expanded in ways I couldn't imagine, a year of firsts, of learning, of becoming, of evolution and sweetest blessings. Hello 2026, my heart is ready for you. Stepping into this new year with gratitude, excitement and the cutest tiny hands that hold my whole world," Kiara wrote on Instagram.
Hrithik Roshan makes a hand-heart gesture, flaunts double thumbs
It's no secret that Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has a double thumb, and the actor has openly shared this and continues to flaunt it every now and then. Taking to social media, Hrithik dropped a series of silhouette pictures of himself along with his girlfriend, Saba Azad. He also penned a heartfelt note, thanking his fans for their constant love and unwavering support.
Kriti Sanon
Kriti Sanon dropped an Instagram carousel of photos, wherein she celebrated the success of her film Tere Ishk Mein and her beauty and cosmetic brand, Hyphen.
She wrote, "This year reminded me that growth isn't loud, it's consistent. It's showing up even when no one's clapping, doing the work on the quiet days, trusting the process, and still choosing joy. I got to live stories that challenged me and stretched me."
Deepika Padukone dances her way to 2026!
The Backstreet Boys ended 2025 by performing at the Sphere at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. Deepika Padukone ticked off a major item on her bucket list by attending their concert along with her friend Sneha Ramachander, who shared glimpses from the night on Instagram.
Deepika's friend Sneha took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to post a picture of the two from the Backstreet Boys concert. Sharing the photo, she wrote, "We did it! Big one check off our bucket list."
The candid photo shows Deepika and Sneha holding each other close while making a V-sign with their other hand. Deepika opted for a simple T-shirt and jeans for the concert, all smiles as she posed with her friend.
Deepika and her husband, actor Ranveer Singh, were recently spotted by fans in New York with their family on vacation. It appears that the couple will be spending the New Year with their loved ones in the US.
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan are currently in New York. The couple were seen posing with a fan.
Aishwarya looked almost unrecognisable as she sported a beanie cap, while Abhishek Bachchan also kept it casual. A fan page shared the candid selfie of Aishwarya and Abhishek, which soon caught attention online.
The couple were twinning in black outfits, while their daughter Aaradhya was missing from the frame.
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif
Vicky, who embraced fatherhood this year, thanked 2025 with a post on his social media and welcomed 2026 on the evening of December 31. He shared a simple note of gratitude to mark the end of the year. The actor shared the last sunset of 2025 and wrote, "Thank you 2025," with a heart emoticon.
The picture shared by Vicky Kaushal featured a serene ocean-view frame at dusk, with the picturesque view of the sun all set to bid farewell to the day.
Bipasha Basu and Karan V. Grover
Bipasha Basu also took to her social media account to share a cute video montage of herself, her husband Karan V. Grover, and their daughter Devi indulging in some playful daily time. She wrote, "2025 #monkeylove."
Sonakshi and Zaheer dropped romantic date night photos from thier Maldives getaway
Sonakshi Sinha and husband Zaheer Iqbal are ringing in thier New Year in the Maldives, soaking in some much-needed downtime. The actress shared a few fun pictures from their luxurious vacation on social media, giving fans a peek into their tropical getaway.
In one picture, Sonakshi is seen posing in a bodycon swimsuit alongside Zaheer in their private swimming pool. Another photo shared by the actress offers a glimpse of their fancy and exquisite private villa on a Maldivian private island, perfectly capturing their relaxed holiday mood.
