- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Viral 80s AI Trend: Social media feeds across India are undergoing a vibrant retro makeover as celebrities embrace a viral 80s-inspired AI portrait trend. Driven by AI-generated imagery and throwback styling, the craze is filling Instagram with denim jackets, neon hues, puffed sleeves, and nostalgic studio backdrops.
How Top Celebrities Are Joining The Viral 80s AI Trend?
Several high-profile Bollywood stars and public figures have showcased their custom retro looks online.
Kiara Advani shared an AI portrait featuring herself and husband Sidharth Malhotra on her Instagram Stories. Sidharth was styled in a classic double-denim ensemble paired with dark aviator sunglasses, while Kiara donned a vibrant pink outfit with puff sleeves.
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Similarly, actor Parineeti Chopra joined the trend with playful pictures alongside her husband, politician Raghav Chadha, posing in front of a colourful carnival backdrop while enjoying oversized pink candyfloss.
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Meanwhile, actor Ameesha Patel posted an image wearing a neon pink one-shoulder top and denim shorts, complete with leg warmers and trainers while perched atop a vintage boombox.
Taking a slightly different route, Shruti Haasan jumped back to the 1960s with a hippie-inspired look featuring a printed top, matching headscarf, and blue jeans.
How To Create The Viral 80s AI Trend Photos?
Recreating these retro portraits is straightforward using modern generative AI tools such as ChatGPT.
- Open ChatGPT and start a new conversation.
- Tap the '+' button to upload a clear photograph.
- Ask ChatGPT to recreate the image as if it were taken in the 1980s.
- Describe the specific aesthetic, including period-appropriate clothing, hairstyles, accessories, and studio lighting.
- Instruct the AI tool to retain original facial features, recognisable traits, and skin tone.
- Refine the generated image if necessary, then post it on social media using the "Add Yours" sticker.
FAQs
Q1: What AI tool is being used to create the viral 80s retro portraits?
A: Most users and celebrities are using ChatGPT's image generation features by uploading a selfie and providing specific retro prompts.
Q2: Which celebrities have participated in the 80s AI photo trend?
A: Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha, Ameesha Patel, Tahira Kashyap, and Saba Ali Khan have shared their retro portraits.