Lisa Ray Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane, Recalls 80s Love for Madonna and Michael Jackson

September 8, 2026

Mumbai: Actress Lisa Ray took a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s, recalling the music, fashion and carefree spirit that shaped her youth.

The Four More Shots Please actress shared a throwback picture on Instagram and opened up about her memories of the decade, from colourful leg warmers and experimental hairstyles to the fashion inspired by films such as Flashdance.

Lisa Ray Recalls Madonna, Michael Jackson and Duran Duran

 

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Lisa reminisced about listening to global pop icons Madonna and Michael Jackson during her teenage years. She also revealed her deep fondness for British band Duran Duran, saying she even named her pets after the group.

Sharing the throwback image, Lisa wrote about spending summers in Calcutta and long weekends cycling around her neighbourhood in Toronto. She also recalled long drives with the radio playing and described the era as a time of youthful sweetness mixed with a “itch of rebellion”.

The actress reflected on how the experiences of her youth shaped her personality, describing herself as resilient, independent and tough.

Actress Wants an ‘80s Replay’

Lisa said that life and its unexpected challenges have changed her perspective over the years.

She wrote that after experiencing “life’s ruptures” and crossing “unchosen borders”, she felt that this version of herself might need an “80s replay”, ending her post with a playful reference to the decade’s iconic hairstyles: “Where’s the hairspray?”

The photograph featured Lisa dressed in a black pantsuit, posing with her open, curly hair and capturing the retro mood of her memories.

Lisa Ray Opens Up About Midlife Changes

In recent months, Lisa has also used social media to speak openly about midlife fitness and changes associated with different stages of life.

She previously discussed entering marriage while dealing with the aftermath of menopause. Lisa revealed that she experienced chemotherapy-induced menopause at 37 and later met and married her husband at 40.

She has spoken about how a lack of awareness about the changes in her body affected the early years of her relationship.