# Kangana Ranaut's Explosive Throwback: "2026 is the New 2016" – From Career Peak to Bollywood's Biggest Feud! Did you know 2016 turned **Kangana Ranaut**'s life into a "living hell" despite her becoming Bollywood's **highest-paid actress**? In a viral Instagram post jumping on the "2026 is the new 2016" trend, she's reignited her infamous clash with **Hrithik Roshan** – and it's got everyone talking again.[1][2][3] Kangana shared a carousel of throwback photos – mirror selfies with her signature short hair, a still from *Rangoon* with Shahid Kapoor, and snaps with Arjun Kapoor – painting a picture of triumph overshadowed by turmoil. She reflected: "Post back-to-back blockbusters like *Queen* and *Tanu Weds Manu Returns*, I became the highest paid actress. But then in January 2016, one of my colleagues sent me that controversial legal notice which shook and divided the industry into insiders and outsiders. Success became poisonous and life became a living hell."[1][2][3][4] Without naming names, it's crystal clear she's shading Hrithik, her *Krrish 3* co-star. The drama exploded when Kangana called Hrithik her "silly ex" in interviews, sparking rumors of a romance post his split from Sussanne Khan. Hrithik fired back with a legal notice demanding an apology, leading to counter-notices, leaked emails, cybercrime probes, and a divided Bollywood. It all fizzled out with a "NIL report" from Mumbai Police, but not before exposing nepotism fault lines.[1][5] Kangana mused that if she'd known by 2026 it'd all fade, she "would not have been so miserable." Now, as a BJP MP eyeing *Queen 2*, *Tanu Weds Manu 3*, and *Bharat Bhagya Vidhata*, she's laughing it off – carbs and all.[1][2] This blast from the past shows Bollywood feuds never really die; they just trend anew. Kangana's unfiltered vibe keeps her in the spotlight – love her or not, she's unbreakable. What do you think – team Kangana or team Hrithik? **Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post if it stirred your 2016 memories, and follow for more Bollywood scoops!**
Citations
1.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-hrithik-roshan-feud-controversial-legal-notice-living-hell-10479381/
2.https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/kangana-ranaut-2016-trend-highest-paid-actress-hrithik-controversial-legal-notice-23612442
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-says-2016-turned-her-life-into-living-hell-mentions-hrithik-roshans-case-against-her-101768636250051.html
4.https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/kangana-ranaut-reflects-2016-career-highs-legal-battles-trending-throwback-post-2853488-2026-01-17
5.https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/actress-recalls-a-miserable-2016-during-legal-dispute-with-actor-152181
6.https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/celebs/2026/Jan/17/kangana-ranaut-joins-the-2016-trend-talks-about-her-emotional-turmoil-and-feud-with-hrithik-roshan
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