Bollywood Goes Retro: AI Recreates Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and Nora Fatehi in 70s Style
Seeing today’s Bollywood stars in modern silhouettes bodycon dresses, corset blouses and sculpted sarees is routine. But what if they stepped straight out of the 1970s? That question finds a stylish answer in a viral AI video shared on December 14 by Souvik, an AI artist and short filmmaker better known as Mr Hellrocker on Instagram. His compilation reimagines contemporary actors in retro 70s fashion, blending nostalgia with digital creativity.
Retro Suit Styles with Soft Glam
While contemporary suit designs favour sharp cuts, corset-style kurtis and experimental hemlines, the 1970s leaned into elegance and softness. Katrina Kaif is reimagined in a fitted peach salwar kameez, styled with voluminous side-parted waves, bold eyeliner and nude glossy lips. Ananya Panday takes on the look of a small-town girl in a red-and-yellow printed suit, her braided hair tied with ribbons adding to the period charm. Anushka Sharma’s AI look feels regal, elevated with layered neckpieces, while Alia Bhatt embodies a warm girl-next-door aesthetic in a floral kameez with a pink dupatta draped over her head.
Image Credit: @ mr.hellrocker
Sarees and lehengas, timeless staples of Indian fashion, are reimagined with the understated opulence of the 70s. Nora Fatehi dazzles in a richly embellished red lehenga with green accents, paired with layered gold jewellery that reflects the era’s love for maximalism. Jacqueline Fernandez stuns in a black lehenga, styled with silver jewellery and bold eye makeup. Among saree looks, Deepika Padukone stands out in a gold saree with smoky eyes and striking red lips, while Mrunal Thakur is portrayed in a more everyday saree look, echoing the simplicity of the time.
Image Credit: @ mr.hellrocker
Folk Fashion with Regional Flair
The compilation also pays homage to folk attire from India’s hilly regions. Janhvi Kapoor is seen in a deep red fitted blouse, adorned with oxidised silver tribal jewellery, her centre-parted hair tucked under a headscarf. Sonakshi Sinha appears equally striking in an elegant silver jewellery set, while Shraddha Kapoor wows in a red embroidered outfit featuring geometric and folk motifs, finished with a green dupatta draped gracefully over her head.
Image Credit: @ mr.hellrocker
When the 70s Went Contemporary
Beyond traditional wear, the 1970s also embraced bold, contemporary silhouettes. Yami Gautam is styled in classic dungareesone of the decade’s most popular staples paired with dramatic smoky eye makeup. Disha Patani’s look features a green striped shirt and skirt, cinched with a chunky belt, capturing the fearless, statement-driven fashion of the era. Unlike today’s minimal “clean girl” aesthetic, 70s contemporary fashion was unapologetically dramatic and expressive.
Image Credit: @ mr.hellrocker
Unsurprisingly, the video struck a chord with fans. The comment section quickly filled with praise, with Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone emerging as audience favourites. The AI reimaginings prove that old-school Bollywood glamour, rooted in drama and detail, remains just as captivating decades later.
Retro Suit Styles with Soft Glam
While contemporary suit designs favour sharp cuts, corset-style kurtis and experimental hemlines, the 1970s leaned into elegance and softness. Katrina Kaif is reimagined in a fitted peach salwar kameez, styled with voluminous side-parted waves, bold eyeliner and nude glossy lips. Ananya Panday takes on the look of a small-town girl in a red-and-yellow printed suit, her braided hair tied with ribbons adding to the period charm. Anushka Sharma’s AI look feels regal, elevated with layered neckpieces, while Alia Bhatt embodies a warm girl-next-door aesthetic in a floral kameez with a pink dupatta draped over her head.
Sarees and Lehengas Make a Grand Comeback
Sarees and lehengas, timeless staples of Indian fashion, are reimagined with the understated opulence of the 70s. Nora Fatehi dazzles in a richly embellished red lehenga with green accents, paired with layered gold jewellery that reflects the era’s love for maximalism. Jacqueline Fernandez stuns in a black lehenga, styled with silver jewellery and bold eye makeup. Among saree looks, Deepika Padukone stands out in a gold saree with smoky eyes and striking red lips, while Mrunal Thakur is portrayed in a more everyday saree look, echoing the simplicity of the time.
Folk Fashion with Regional Flair
The compilation also pays homage to folk attire from India’s hilly regions. Janhvi Kapoor is seen in a deep red fitted blouse, adorned with oxidised silver tribal jewellery, her centre-parted hair tucked under a headscarf. Sonakshi Sinha appears equally striking in an elegant silver jewellery set, while Shraddha Kapoor wows in a red embroidered outfit featuring geometric and folk motifs, finished with a green dupatta draped gracefully over her head.
When the 70s Went Contemporary
Beyond traditional wear, the 1970s also embraced bold, contemporary silhouettes. Yami Gautam is styled in classic dungareesone of the decade’s most popular staples paired with dramatic smoky eye makeup. Disha Patani’s look features a green striped shirt and skirt, cinched with a chunky belt, capturing the fearless, statement-driven fashion of the era. Unlike today’s minimal “clean girl” aesthetic, 70s contemporary fashion was unapologetically dramatic and expressive.
Unsurprisingly, the video struck a chord with fans. The comment section quickly filled with praise, with Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone emerging as audience favourites. The AI reimaginings prove that old-school Bollywood glamour, rooted in drama and detail, remains just as captivating decades later.
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