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It’s trending: The new rules of going viral on Instagram

Mar 13, 2025 03:27 PM IST

New Insta trend? Forget the trends. Don’t be too perfect, get to the point fast, make money from other sources. The ’gram has new rules

For years, Instagram was driven by a specific visual style: Airbrushed feeds, flattering angles, the illusion of effortless glam. We saw through that pretty quick. Being your authentic self today means showing off, warts and all. Instagram creators Kritika Khurana, Ankush Bahuguna and Isa Khan break down what it means to be real on the ’gram today.

Content creator Kritika Khurana says people want to see unfiltered conversations on Instagram. (INSTAGRAM/@THEBOHOGIRL)
Content creator Kritika Khurana says people want to see unfiltered conversations on Instagram. (INSTAGRAM/@THEBOHOGIRL)
Ankush Bahuguna says the trick is to reinvent trends, not abandon them. (INSTAGRAM/@ANKUSHBAHUGUNA)
Ankush Bahuguna says the trick is to reinvent trends, not abandon them. (INSTAGRAM/@ANKUSHBAHUGUNA)
Isa Khan, a travel content creator, says that every video needs to have a hook. (INSTAGRAM/@KHAN.ISA)
Isa Khan, a travel content creator, says that every video needs to have a hook. (INSTAGRAM/@KHAN.ISA)
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