On April 1, AI artist and filmmaker Souvik Rouge (also known as Mr. Hellrocker on Instagram) shared a video imagining a legendary Bollywood actor in modern costume. The video caught the attention of movie buffs and garnered praise, especially from fans of stars like Sridevi, Mandakini, Rekha, Madhubala and Parveen Babi.
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Soumik wrote in the caption, “Legendary Bollywood actress wearing modern fashion. Guess the name in the comments.”
Legendary Bollywood star gets a modern look
The AI visual experience begins with legendary actor Rekha dressed in a stylish and colorful ensemble. Featuring a button-up printed shirt, collared neckline, full-length sleeves, front chest pocket, and a tropical pattern in shades of mustard, pink, red, green, and purple. A minimalist gold necklace, bold deep plum lip shade, and dainty gold ear studs completed the look.
Meanwhile, AI envisioned Sridevi in a metallic-shine bomber jacket, printed button-up blouse, and orange denim pants, styled with curly locks, quirky earrings, beaded necklaces, and stacked bracelets. As for Madhubala, in the video she is seen wearing a modern and colorful printed blazer, paired with a white shirt and silver jhumkis.
Parveen Babi is reimagined wearing a stylish tie-dye print shirt, pink pants, black leather belt, black tank top underneath, silver stacked bangles and stacked silver chains, capturing her ‘beauty queen’ persona. As for Mandakini, she wore a cute white tank top, pastel colored denim jacket, mini denim shorts styled with silver chains, kohl-lined eyes, hoop earrings and sports shoes.
Zeenat Aman looked elegant in a tweed trench coat, black high-neck jumper, acid-wash denim jeans, John Lennon-style glasses, minimal makeup, layered gold necklaces, and a short bob. As for Sharmila Tagore, she looked gorgeous in a modern pirka dot dress with a vintage style over a red high neck, sleeveless top, strands of pearls and stacked beaded bracelets.
Hema Malini, also known as ‘Dream Girl’, wears a red and white striped top, light blue jeans, a red printed bandana tied in her curly hair, a shoulder bag, gold hoops and minimal glam. As for Dimple Kapadia, she wears a striped colorful jumpsuit while Neetu Kapoor dons a stylish blue high neck sweater, check print skirt and bold red lip.
What was the internet reaction?
Fans of the actors loved their modern looks seen in the AI-generated video. One Instagram user wrote, “Wow! So much beauty in one clip! I love all the funky outfits they’re wearing.” Another person commented: “Parveen Babi looks amazing.” Another wrote: “Mumtaz is the most beautiful.” Another said, “Madhubala ji, Rekha ji and Hema ji are beautiful.”
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