Following trends like action-figure creation and Studio Ghibli-inspired portraits, Instagram is now captivated by a new viral phenomenon known as Vintage Saree AI edits, reports HT News Desk. This recent craze enables people to turn their ordinary pictures into fantastical portraits reminiscent of a 1990s Bollywood movie. The edits, which are powered by Google Gemini's Nano Banana tool, successfully capture the nostalgic feeling of chiffon sarees, golden-hour lighting effects, and backgrounds styled like retro posters.
The outcomes are notably impressive, according to HT News Desk. They feature moody black sarees set against grainy film textures, flowing chiffon yellow fabrics that seem to float on cinematic winds, and even polka-dot white sarees that call to mind the glamour of movie posters from the Raj Kapoor era. With only a photograph and a well-crafted AI prompt, users are reimagining themselves as classic divas.
A guide to generating vintage saree AI images
To begin, download the Gemini application on a mobile device or access it on a desktop computer. Users must then log in using their Google account credentials.
Inside the Gemini interface, find the Banana icon and select the option labeled "Try Image Editing" to proceed to the next stage.
The next step involves uploading a photograph. It is recommended to choose a clear, individual portrait where the face is clearly visible, while avoiding group pictures or blurry selfies.
After uploading the image, a prompt must be added. Users can either copy and paste a viral saree prompt from online sources or compose their own. These prompts dictate all aspects of the final image, from the saree's color to the style of lighting.
Finally, click the generate button and allow a few seconds for processing. The AI will then produce the retro saree portrait, which is immediately ready for sharing on Instagram reels or stories.
Popular prompts for the Nano Banana tool
For an image featuring a black saree, a widely circulated prompt is provided by HT News Desk. The text reads "Convert this person into a retro vintage grainy but bright image, black party-wear saree, 90s film aesthetic… Lighting is warm, with golden sunset tones evoking golden hour glow."
To generate a portrait with a white saree, a different prompt is suggested. The instructions are to "Create a 4K HD realistic portrait of a woman in a translucent white polka dot saree… Small pink flower tucked behind her ear, soft serene expression, cinematic profile shadow."
For a red saree, another popular prompt directs the AI with the following text. It says to render the "Subject draped in an elegant red saree, with wavy hair cascading over shoulders, white flowers tucked behind the ear, warm-toned wall in background, retro artistic vibe."
The reason for the trend's popularity
The trend's immense appeal is rooted in its cinematic quality. Sarees inherently evoke a sense of nostalgia, combining elements of romance, fashion, and cultural significance. The resulting edits strongly resemble timeless Bollywood posters, appearing both stylishly modern and rich with memory. As millions of users participate, the trend demonstrates that AI is not merely a futuristic tool but can also resurrect the past with technicolor glamour, as noted by HT News Desk.
