Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra recreate 80s Bollywood magic in viral AI trend, fans compare their look to Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have taken a virtual trip back to the 1980s, giving fans a glimpse of what their romance might have looked like in Bollywood's retro era. Kiara recently joined the viral AI trend on Instagram, sharing a digitally created photograph that transformed the couple into a quintessential 80s Bollywood pair. The vintage styling, dramatic fashion and old-school romantic aesthetic quickly grabbed attention online, with some fans even spotting similarities between the couple and Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon .
Kiara Advani gives their romance a retro makeoverIn the AI-generated picture, Sidharth can be seen sporting a classic double-denim outfit paired with dark aviator sunglasses. Kiara, meanwhile, embraces the quintessential Bollywood fashion of the decade in a bright pink dress featuring puffed sleeves, along with statement hoop earrings and bangles.
Adding to the nostalgic mood, Kiara used ‘Samjho Na’, a song from Sidharth's upcoming film ‘ The Vvaan ’, as the soundtrack for the post. The unusual transformation immediately became a talking point among their followers, who flooded the comments with reactions to the couple's retro avatars.
Fans spot another famous Bollywood pairingWhile many fans admired the AI-generated image, one particular comparison stood out. A follower drew parallels between Kiara-Sidharth's new look and the popular 1990s pairing of Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon.
“They look like Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon,” the fan wrote.
Another admirer commented, “What a model of a couple.”
A third fan joined in with, “Them in their retro era (Heart eyes emojis).”
The comments added another layer of nostalgia to the post, with fans imagining how the couple might have looked had they been Bollywood stars during the 1980s.
From reel romance to real-life coupleKiara and Sidharth's relationship began making headlines after they worked together on ‘ Shershaah ’. Their chemistry in the 2021 film and the promotional appearances that followed sparked considerable speculation about their off-screen equation.
The two eventually took their relationship forward and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Jaisalmer in February 2023. They later celebrated their wedding with family and friends in Delhi and Mumbai.
Since then, Kiara and Sidharth have largely kept their personal life away from the spotlight, although they occasionally share glimpses of their relationship with fans. In 2025, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Saraayah.
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's upcoming projects
On the work front, Kiara was last seen in Geetu Mohandas' ‘Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups’, which featured Yash, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara and Rukmini Vasanth. The film reportedly earned Rs 338 crore worldwide against a reported budget of Rs 500 crore.
Sidharth, meanwhile, is gearing up for ‘The Vvaan’. Directed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Kumar Mishra, the fantasy thriller features Tamannaah Bhatia alongside Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover and Maniesh Paul.
Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures , a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with TVF and 11.11 Production, ‘The Vvaan’ is scheduled to release on September 25.
Kiara Advani gives their romance a retro makeoverIn the AI-generated picture, Sidharth can be seen sporting a classic double-denim outfit paired with dark aviator sunglasses. Kiara, meanwhile, embraces the quintessential Bollywood fashion of the decade in a bright pink dress featuring puffed sleeves, along with statement hoop earrings and bangles.
Adding to the nostalgic mood, Kiara used ‘Samjho Na’, a song from Sidharth's upcoming film ‘ The Vvaan ’, as the soundtrack for the post. The unusual transformation immediately became a talking point among their followers, who flooded the comments with reactions to the couple's retro avatars.
Fans spot another famous Bollywood pairingWhile many fans admired the AI-generated image, one particular comparison stood out. A follower drew parallels between Kiara-Sidharth's new look and the popular 1990s pairing of Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon.
“They look like Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon,” the fan wrote.
Another admirer commented, “What a model of a couple.”
A third fan joined in with, “Them in their retro era (Heart eyes emojis).”
The comments added another layer of nostalgia to the post, with fans imagining how the couple might have looked had they been Bollywood stars during the 1980s.
From reel romance to real-life coupleKiara and Sidharth's relationship began making headlines after they worked together on ‘ Shershaah ’. Their chemistry in the 2021 film and the promotional appearances that followed sparked considerable speculation about their off-screen equation.
The two eventually took their relationship forward and tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Jaisalmer in February 2023. They later celebrated their wedding with family and friends in Delhi and Mumbai.
Since then, Kiara and Sidharth have largely kept their personal life away from the spotlight, although they occasionally share glimpses of their relationship with fans. In 2025, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Saraayah.
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's upcoming projects
On the work front, Kiara was last seen in Geetu Mohandas' ‘Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups’, which featured Yash, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara and Rukmini Vasanth. The film reportedly earned Rs 338 crore worldwide against a reported budget of Rs 500 crore.
Sidharth, meanwhile, is gearing up for ‘The Vvaan’. Directed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Kumar Mishra, the fantasy thriller features Tamannaah Bhatia alongside Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover and Maniesh Paul.
Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures , a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with TVF and 11.11 Production, ‘The Vvaan’ is scheduled to release on September 25.
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