Sara Ali Khan turned 31, and clearly, the celebrations came with a strict no-boring-poses policy. From carnival theme to family fun and plenty of photo-booth madness, her birthday dump has it all. (Image: Instagram/@saraalikhan95)

Sara big day was all about keeping things close to home and making sure there was plenty of fun. The actress celebrated on August 12 with family and friends by her side, and finally gave us a peek at the colourful, carnival-themed bash through a series of playful pictures. (Image: Instagram/@saraalikhan95)

Sara Ali Khan celebrated her big day with mom Amrita Singh and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan by her side, and the family pictures came with plenty of smiles and a whole lot of love. (Image: Instagram/@saraalikhan95)

And this one was with her true Partner in Crime. Sara posed with her little brother with big, fun props for a playful photo-booth moment. Ibrahim could be seen rocking a laid-back look in a teal tee, olive green overshirt and camo-print trousers. And honestly, these sibling shenanigans are our favourite part. (Image: Instagram/@saraalikhan95)

And our birthday girl was dressed for the occasion in a lime green mini dress with quirky embellishments and a shimmery silver detail, pairing her playful look with strappy flats. (Image: Instagram/@saraalikhan95)

And the fun didn’t stop there. Dimple Kapadia joined the birthday girl for a few playful photo-booth moments, looking effortlessly chic in a leopard-print ensemble. (Image: Instagram/@saraalikhan95)

No birthday celebration is complete without a cake, and Sara’s came with a little bit of everything she loves. The colourful creation featured everything from Columbia University and movie-themed toppers to tiny weights, books and a mini Sara with her mom and brother. (Image: Instagram/@saraalikhan95)

And then it was time to turn the birthday photo booth into a full-blown party zone. Sara posed with her friends, oversized props in hand, as the vibrant decor brought all the fun to the frame. (Image: Instagram/@saraalikhan95)