You may have seen the popular Instagram trend where people use AI to generate 3D realistic models of themselves. While that continues to grab attention, a fresh trend is now taking over — one that celebrates vintage sarees and the charm of old-school Indian cinema. Instagram is currently flooded with AI-generated images of women in red sarees, exuding a nostalgic, retro vibe.
This viral trend is gaining serious traction, thanks to Gemini, Google's AI model, which transforms ordinary photos into stunning portraits reminiscent of the golden era of 90s Bollywood. The results are cinematic, stylish, and heavily inspired by Pinterest-worthy retro fashion.
Install the app or visit the Google Gemini website: Obtain the Google Gemini app from the Play Store or App Store.
Log in: Sign in using your Google account.
Select a photo: Choose the image you wish to edit.
Input the prompt: Either create your own or select from the sample prompts provided at the conclusion of this article.
Create and download: Press the send button to let Gemini process it. After it's generated, you can download the image.
Prompt 1: "Convert a hyper-realistic 4K portrait of a young Indian woman, with the exact same face as the reference photo (no alterations, 100% identical). She has long, dark, wavy hair cascading over her shoulders, with fresh white flowers tucked behind her right ear. She is wearing a sheer, elegant red saree draped gracefully over one shoulder, revealing a fitted blouse underneath. Her expression is soft and serene as she gazes slightly to her right. The background is a plain, warm-toned wall illuminated by a warm light source from the right, casting a distinct yet soft-edged shadow of her profile and flowing hair. The atmosphere should feel retro and artistic, with cinematic lighting and a timeless mood."
Prompt 2 : "Generate a cinematic, hyper-realistic photo of the uploaded person wearing a flowing, deep-purple silk saree against a dramatic, stormy sky at dusk. The saree is billowing in the wind. The lighting is moody and high-contrast, with a single light source from the left highlighting the folds of the fabric and casting a long, dramatic shadow. The expression is intense and focused, as if a scene from a movie."
Prompt 3: "A hyper-realistic 4K portrait of a young Indian woman with the exact same face as the reference photo (no alterations). She is dressed in a retro cotton saree with delicate small white flower prints, paired with a simple white blouse. She sits gracefully on a wooden bench, holding and reading an open book in her hands. Gentle leaves are blowing in the air around her, adding a touch of natural movement. The mood evokes a vintage 1990s film soft heroine aesthetic, with soft cinematic lighting, warm tones, and a nostalgic, dreamy atmosphere inspired by Pinterest retro fashion photography. She is wearing bangles in her hands and jhumkas in her ears."
