Ajay Devgn revisits his 90s era in viral reel; teases Yug, 'Beta, 2026 you could never match up to the 90s me'

Ajay Devgn has hopped onto the viral “What were you like in the ’90s?” trend, offering fans a nostalgic ride back to his early years in cinema. The actor shared a playful Instagram video featuring his son Yug, blending present-day moments with a montage of his iconic 90s looks.

The video begins with Yug asking, “Dad, what were you like in the 90s?", setting the tone for a throwback journey. What follows is a series of clips and stills from Ajay’s younger days, including glimpses reminiscent of his appearances in films like ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ and ‘Diljale’. The reel captures the actor’s signature intensity and action-hero image that defined his early career.




Adding a punch to the post, Ajay captioned it: “Beta, 2026 you could never match up to the 90s me.” The line quickly gained traction online, fitting perfectly with the nostalgic mood of the trend. The “Dad/Mom, what were you like in the 90s?” trend has been widely adopted by users and celebrities alike. Participants typically share old photos or videos, often paired with the track ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls, turning the spotlight on their younger selves.


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Recent work and upcoming release

On the professional front, Ajay Devgn was last seen in ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ alongside Rakul Preet Singh and R. Madhavan. He is now gearing up for the release of ‘Dhamaal 4’, which has faced multiple schedule changes. Originally planned for a March release, the film was later shifted to June to avoid a clash with ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh, and ‘Toxic’, featuring Yash. The makers have now locked July 3 as the new release date.



Directed by Indra Kumar, ‘Dhamaal 4’ brings back familiar faces including Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaaferi. The new installment also features Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye, Vijay Patkar, and Ravi Kishan. The franchise began with ‘Dhamaal’ in 2007, followed by ‘Double Dhamaal’ in 2011 and ‘Total Dhamaal’ in 2019, evolving into one of Bollywood’s popular comedy series over the years.

Ajay has also reunited with filmmaker Rohit Shetty for ‘Golmaal 5’, which began shooting in Mumbai in February 2026. Slated for a 2027 release, the film brings back familiar faces like Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Kunal Khemu, with Sharman Joshi returning and Akshay Kumar making a special appearance.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”