New Delhi — Social media is in the grip of yet another quirky fashion wave powered by artificial intelligence. After the Nano Banana 3D figurine trend went viral, Instagram is now buzzing with the Banana AI saree craze, which transforms ordinary selfies into glamorous 90s Bollywood-style portraits using Google’s Gemini Nano Banana AI image editing tool.
What is the Banana AI saree trend?
The trend uses AI prompts to recreate the golden era of Bollywood aesthetics. Users upload solo selfies and, within seconds, receive stylised portraits featuring chiffon sarees fluttering in the wind, grainy film textures, and warm golden-hour lighting.
The edits mimic iconic retro posters with dramatic shadows, moody expressions, and textured backdrops. Popular AI saree styles circulating online include:
- Translucent white polka-dot chiffon sarees
- Classic black party-wear drapes
- Floral chiffon sarees with soft pastel tones
These designs pay homage to the era of 90s cinema when leading actresses often donned chiffon sarees in melodramatic romantic sequences.
How to create your own AI saree edit
Users eager to join the trend can create their retro portraits by following these steps:
- Log in to your Google account via Gemini (or compatible AI assistants like ChatGPT).
- On Gemini, click on “Try Image Editing” and select the Banana icon.
- Upload a clear solo photo, ensuring your face is visible.
- Paste one of the viral prompts such as the “Black Saree” or “White Polka Dot Saree” prompt.
- Let the AI generate your portrait — your Bollywood-inspired saree edit will be ready within seconds.
Sample AI prompts for Banana Saree edits
To capture the retro vibe, users have been experimenting with detailed prompts. One example reads:
“Convert this person into a retro vintage grainy but bright image, black party-wear saree, 90s film aesthetic… lighting is warm, with golden sunset tones evoking golden hour glow.”
Other prompts highlight specific colour themes or patterns, ranging from romantic chiffon sarees in pastel shades to dramatic monochrome looks.
Why it went viral
The Banana AI saree trend has exploded in popularity because it blends nostalgia with technology. It gives users a chance to step into the aesthetic world of Bollywood posters from the 1990s — complete with cinematic charm, vibrant styling, and a touch of surrealism brought alive by AI.
Much like the Nano Banana figurine craze, the saree edits allow everyday users to create personalised, highly shareable visuals without professional photo shoots. Influencers and meme creators alike have joined the movement, flooding Instagram feeds with AI-crafted retro portraits.
Conclusion
The Banana AI saree trend demonstrates how AI is increasingly becoming a tool for self-expression and digital fashion. By combining cutting-edge technology with nostalgic cultural references, it has turned into a viral movement that bridges past and present aesthetics. Whether it is chiffon sarees floating in the wind or golden-hour portraits, Instagram users are enjoying their very own 90s Bollywood fantasy — courtesy of AI.