An AI-generated video created by artist Ai TOT transforms a beloved Bollywood star into a legendary historical figure. The Instagram montage shared in October 2025, featuring Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and more, seamlessly blended classic Indian beauty with historical grandeur, with fans praising the detailed costuming and casting. Also read | AI imagines timeless beauties like Sridevi, Aishwarya Rai, Hema Malini, Madhubala and more in stylish sarees and suits in nostalgic videos
Deepika Padukone as Nefertiti
Deepika’s transformation into Egyptian Queen Nefertiti definitely stole the show. Fans called her look “sensational,” and with good reason. AI envisioned her with the iconic high, flat-topped blue crown adorned with a gold band. In one scene, she wore a flowing, pleated cream dress with a plunging neckline, accented with a huge gold choker and heavy geometric earrings. Reacting to her sharp kohl-rimmed eyes and structured cheekbones, a fan wrote, “Mmmmm Deepika looked the most sensational.”
Aishwarya Rai as Cleopatra
The video began with one of the world’s most beautiful women taking on the mantle of the Nile’s most famous ruler. Aishwarya Rai was seen wearing a variety of gorgeous Egyptian outfits, from a structured gold corset paired with a towering fan-like gold headdress to a shimmering gold and white silk dress. While many were disappointed, one fan commented, “I don’t like the AI version of Aishwarya. She’s more beautiful than the AI makes her,” proving that even the most advanced technology has a hard time matching her grace in real life. Another said: “Aishwarya is a queen.”
Kareena Kapoor as Eleanor of Aquitaine
Kareena’s segment was praised as one of the most accurate castings. Carina, the embodiment of a powerful medieval queen of France and England, appeared on the battlefield wearing a floral-embroidered kirtle, riding a white horse and brandishing a sword with fierce determination. In court, she was seen wearing a thick crimson and black velvet dress decorated with intricate filigree and a classic tiara studded with diamonds.
Alia Bhatt as Frida Kahlo
Alia Bhatt played the role of a revolutionary Mexican painter. The AI-generated video captures Frida Kahlo’s signature style throughout the aria, with her hair braided into a crown of bright pink flowers, paired with a black blouse featuring vibrant traditional floral embroidery. Wearing a colorful striped shawl and heavy silver earrings, she was pictured in a studio filled with vibrant folk art.
From Priyanka to Kangana: The rest of the stellar cast
The video further showcased the versatility of AI, moving from ancient history to modern icon. Chiara Advani appeared as Greek philosopher Hypatia, styled in soft Hellenistic curls and a simple linen tunic against an academic background. Urvashi Rautela played the role of Empress Wu Zetian in ornate Tang Dynasty costumes with golden dragon embroidery and a giant phoenix crown, while Karisma Kapoor played Joan of Arc, changing from silver-plated armor to a white and gold surcoat.
Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla represented the intellectual and social movements of the 20th century, with Madhuri playing Emmeline Pankhurst in a statement coat and Juhi playing Marie Curie in a modest academic gown. Representing the worlds of fashion and science are Kangana Ranaut as the pearl-wearing chic Coco Chanel and Katrina Kaif as DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin.
Vidya Balan played the down-to-earth role of Rosa Parks in 1950s costumes, while Jacqueline Fernandez channeled the charm of actor Marilyn Monroe in a plunging red satin dress. The video concluded with Nargis Fakhri as Jane Goodall in jungle safari gear and Priyanka Chopra as Kalpana Chawla standing bravely in front of a space shuttle in their iconic orange flight suits.
