The cycle of AI-generated celebrities continues, and honestly? We’re not mad at Shah Rukh Khan in the 1970s. As the trend of reimagining celebrities through AI continues, a new tribute to Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) captures the internet’s nostalgia. Also read | AI imagines 32 Bollywood legends as modern-day runway models: Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, Asha Parekh, Mumtaz
AI artist Souvik (known as Mr. Hellrocker on Instagram) has captured the Internet’s imagination with his latest Instagram video that uses AI to reimagine SRK’s style from eight different decades.
The compilation, released on February 18th, acts as a digital time capsule, immersing the actor in the unique aesthetic atmosphere of every era from the 1950s to the present. The AI-generated clip highlights how fashion trends have changed with SRK’s digital-ness seamlessly adapting to each era.
Please take a look:
Shah Rukh Khan in the 1950s and 60s
The journey begins with a classic black-and-white 1950s look, featuring an academic cardigan, tie, and side-parted hairstyle. Then we move into the heady 1960s, with SRK sporting a bold floral hibiscus shirt and a voluminous mop-top hairstyle reminiscent of early Beatles.
Shah Rukh Khan in the 1970s and 80s
The AI artist captures the ‘angry young man’ corporate look of the 1970s with a sharp gray three-piece suit and wide lapels. In the 1980s, the mood shifted to high school Americana, with classic stadium jackets and permed hairstyles.
Shah Rukh Khan’s look in the 1990s and 2000s
In the 1990s, AI wears oversized flannel shirts and chains, leaning into the ‘Raj/Rahul’ era vibe. The 2010s look reflects a more modern, rugged style, with leather jackets and layered parkas.
Shah Rukh Khan in the 2020s
The video ends with a modern, minimalist aesthetic that reflects the effortless style of this decade, with relaxed linen shirts and naturally curly haircuts.
Fans react to AI rethinking SRK’s style evolution
Souvik’s work drew praise from fans, many of whom noted that the 1950s and 1970s looks felt especially authentic to the superstar’s persona.
One comment read, “Awesome.” Someone wrote, “1950 and 1970🔥🔥.” Reacting to this final look, some people wrote, “2020 is truly a bad year.” Some people posted heart emojis and comments such as “awesome” in the comments section of the post.
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