Sara Ali Khan’s debut film Kedarnath has always held a special space in the hearts of audiences and an even deeper one in her own. As the film completed seven years, Sara took a nostalgic walk down memory lane, sharing unseen moments from 2017 and paying an emotional tribute to her first co-star, the late Sushant Singh Rajput.
Her post wasn’t just a throwback—it felt like a gentle return to a time that shaped her, taught her, and introduced her to a world she didn’t yet know she would fall in love with.
On Instagram, Sara shared glimpses from her earliest days as an actor—old tickets, newspaper clippings, behind-the-scenes photos, and candid moments with Sushant. With each picture, it became clear that Kedarnath wasn’t just her first film; it was the doorway to her artistic identity. Alongside the photos, Sara wrote a deeply personal note, expressing her longing to revisit that magical phase of her life. Her message read: “7 years to Kedarnath 🙏❤️❤️
If only I could go back to 2017… not to change a single moment but to relive, cherish and truly appreciate every nanosecond of that magical time.I miss it everyday. But I really am grateful for all that it gave me and all that it taught me. And honestly everytime i go back to my favourite valley it continues to give me, teach me, love me, nurture me and remind me of all that i have been given.
My introduction to black coffee, the genesis of my love for trekking, the start of my moon obsession, true desire for the camera, gratitude to my audience and the realisation of my fondness for pahadi khana. Thank you Sushant for introducing me to all of this. But mostly thank you for reminding me to always be curious and always try and learn. @gattukapoor i will always be grateful to you for this film, this journey and these memories. @kanika.d thank you for creating a world that i didn’t realise would become such an integral and sacred part of my world even today. @jehanhanda thank you being a genuine brother across all these years.
2017- ♾️Jai Bholenath 🙏
Sara’s tribute highlighted not just professional gratitude but personal affection. Sushant wasn’t just her guide through the complexities of a debut performance; he was the one who introduced her to little joys black coffee, trekking trails, moonlit nights, pahadi food things that became lifelong comforts. What touched fans the most was her line thanking him “for reminding me to always be curious and always try and learn.” It was a reminder of the Sushant the world admired—thoughtful, introspective, endlessly curious.
As soon as Sara posted the tribute, fans flooded the comments with messages honouring Sushant. Many confessed that seeing the old photos brought back a wave of emotions. For them, too, Sushant lives on—in his films, his characters, and the inspiration he continues to ignite.
Released on December 7, 2018, Kedarnath was more than an on-screen love story. It was a debut that launched a new star and a performance that reminded audiences of Sushant’s remarkable depth. Their chemistry gentle, organic, and deeply felt made the film unforgettable. Today, seven years later, it remains a milestone for one actor… and a cherished memory of another. Sara’s post wasn’t just nostalgia—it was a soft, emotional whisper to the past. To a friend she admired. To a teacher she didn’t expect. To a co-star who shaped the beginning of her journey. Her words brought back the essence of a film that marked the start of her career and the final chapters of a star whose brilliance still lights a million hearts.
And in remembering him, she made sure the world remembered too.
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