Tia Bhatia Star-Studded Childhood Photos Take the Internet by Storm

January 22, 2026 — In a world of fleeting digital trends, nothing captures the public’s heart quite like a genuine dose of 90s nostalgia. Canadian actor and social media personality Tia Bhatia has set the internet ablaze after sharing a treasure trove of rare childhood photographs featuring the biggest icons of Bollywood, including Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan.

The carousel of memories, posted to her Instagram, quickly went viral, prompting fans to flood her comments with a singular, desperate request: “Spill the tea!“

A Star-Studded Album

Tia Bhatia, the daughter of the famous “Raptors Superfan” Nav Bhatia, grew up in the unique position of being close to the action whenever Bollywood’s elite traveled to Canada for tours and performances. Her latest “throwback” post serves as a time capsule from the golden era of the 1990s and early 2000s.

• Aishwarya Rai: The collection opens with a young Tia standing alongside the former Miss World, who looks timeless in a classic black outfit.
• Shah Rukh Khan: One of the most talked-about images shows “King Khan” warmly holding Nav Bhatia’s hands, while another captures him casually helping himself to food in the background—a rare, “human” glimpse of the megastar.
• Salman Khan: A particularly heartwarming photo features a young Tia being held in Salman Khan’s arms, showcasing a softer side of the Bhaijaan of Bollywood.

The album doesn’t stop there. It features a roll call of legends including Hrithik Roshan, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sanjay Dutt, and Govinda.

“Who Was the Nicest?”

As the photos circulated, the comments section transformed into a forum of curiosity. Fans were not just admiring the fashion or the stars’ younger selves; they wanted to know the personalities behind the screen.

“We need some tea!!! Who was the nicest of them all?” one user commented.

Another chimed in, “You literally lived every 90s Bollywood fan’s dream. Please tell us what SRK was like in person!”

Tia’s caption was equally nostalgic, as she poked fun at her own growth and her mother’s choice of childhood outfits. “A little piece of my childhood. I have so many more pictures… I’m so thankful I grew into my ears,” she joked.

Beyond the Photos

Tia Bhatia has since carved her own path in the entertainment industry. A graduate of the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, she has appeared in projects like Dr. Cabbie and Anatomy of Violence. However, it is these personal glimpses into her past that have resonated most deeply with a global audience still enamored with the “Last of the Superstars.”

While Tia has yet to fully “spill the tea” on which actor was the most charming, the photos themselves speak volumes about a time when Bollywood stars were larger than life yet shared intimate, humble moments with the diaspora families who welcomed them abroad.