Retro AI Couple Portraits Go Viral with Gemini Nano Banana

Retro AI Couple Portraits Go Viral with Gemini Nano Banana

Post by : Bianca Qureshi

Sept. 17, 2025 12:54 p.m. 6062

The internet is buzzing with a new trend that combines technology, creativity, and nostalgia. A unique AI-powered trend called Nano Banana by Google Gemini 2.5 Flash is taking social media by storm. Couples and fashion enthusiasts are turning ordinary photos into retro-inspired portraits reminiscent of classic films from the 1940s to the 1990s. From vintage saree drapes to cinematic lighting, these portraits are redefining how couples capture romantic memories.

This new trend is not just a passing fancy. It has quickly become a favorite way for couples to create timeless, cinematic portraits without stepping into a professional photo studio. Social media platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) are now flooded with stunning AI-edited images, showing couples in romantic, old-world settings.

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How the Nano Banana Trend Started

The trend gained attention after popular tech and lifestyle blogger @StyleListings shared a set of AI prompts on X. These prompts guide users to create vintage-style couple portraits with a few simple steps. Her post encouraged followers:

"Gemini Prompts for couples. Just upload your picture and copy-paste the prompt!"

These prompts include detailed descriptions, such as the style of clothing, the pose, the background, and even the lighting, helping AI generate highly realistic images with a retro, cinematic feel.

Some examples of popular prompts include:

  • Prompt 1: A romantic walking glance-back scene. The woman wears an off-white saree with a red blouse while her partner holds her saree pallu against an old wooden door, with moody shadows.

  • Prompt 2: A dramatic close-up of a couple against a plain wall. She wears a red saree with wavy curls, he is in a white kurta, and the lighting creates dramatic shadows and highlights.

These prompts are now being shared widely, and many couples are experimenting with different looks and moods, from cozy, romantic embraces to cinematic street-style poses.

More Creative Prompts

Other creators have also joined the trend. @ShreyaYadav___ shared several ideas that quickly went viral:

  • Prompt 3: A leafy, autumn setting with a girl in a black saree reading a book while her partner gently adjusts her hair.

  • Prompt 4: A mysterious frame with the woman in a brown saree, a tucked flower in her curls, and a suited partner standing against a solid wall in cinematic lighting.

  • Prompt 5: A dreamy embrace with a floral background, evoking a soft, romantic mood.

The beauty of these prompts is that they allow users to recreate the feel of old movies, romantic dramas, and classic photography with just a few clicks.

Celebrities Join the Trend

The craze is not limited to couple portraits. Many social media users have started using Gemini Nano Banana to create AI selfies with their favorite celebrities.

For instance, Instagram user @_vinayshakya went viral after posting a selfie edited with Shah Rukh Khan in the background, standing near London’s Big Ben. The prompt was simple:

"Make this photo a selfie with Shahrukh Khan in London Big Ben."

Similarly, @moms_littleworld22 shared her own tutorial, helping followers create celebrity selfies in just a few steps:

  1. Download the Gemini app.

  2. Start a new chat.

  3. Upload your image.

  4. Select ‘Create images ’.

  5. Paste your prompt.

Her prompt was: “Add Shahrukh Khan taking a selfie with me.”

This approach allows fans to digitally meet and take pictures with celebrities, creating viral moments without leaving their homes.

Sarees Take Center Stage

Alongside couple portraits, Gemini AI’s saree edits have sparked their own viral movement. Users upload regular selfies and transform them into glamorous saree portraits, ranging from classic cotton drapes to Bollywood-style chiffon sarees.

The hashtag #GeminiSareeTrend is trending across Instagram and X, with many calling it a digital trial room. It allows users to experiment with different styles, colors, and aesthetics. Many users have praised the AI for capturing both retro and modern looks, from monochrome Satyajit Ray-inspired images to colorful Karan Johar-style glamour shots.

5 Viral Saree Prompts

To help users get started, here are some of the most popular saree prompts for Gemini AI:

  1. Retro Portrait: Transform the photo into a vintage portrait with an off-white cotton saree, red border, minimal gold jewellery, neat bun, and gajra flowers. Background: old Haveli courtyard with warm sunlight.

  2. Bollywood Cinematic Look: Flowing chiffon saree in pastel blue, soft curls, dreamy lighting, lens flare, and mountain backdrop reminiscent of Yash Raj films.

  3. Vintage Black & White: Silk saree, bold eyeliner, retro waves, studio backdrop with grainy film texture.

  4. Modern Editorial: Metallic silver saree, structured blouse, fashion runway setting with dramatic lighting.

  5. Festive Portrait: Bright red Banarasi saree with heavy jewellery, standing in front of a decorated mandap with glowing diyas.

These prompts provide endless possibilities for users to create stunning, professional-looking portraits at home.

Why This Trend Is Popular

The Gemini Nano Banana trend has become so popular because it combines:

  • Ease of use: Anyone can create professional-looking portraits by copying a prompt.

  • Creative freedom: Users can experiment with poses, clothing, lighting, and backgrounds.

  • Nostalgia: Retro aesthetics bring back the charm of classic films and old photographs.

  • Celebrity engagement: Fans can create AI selfies with their favorite stars, adding a fun and personal touch.

For many, this trend is more than just pictures; it’s a way to express love, style, and creativity digitally.

From retro couple portraits to celebrity selfies, the Nano Banana trend powered by Gemini AI has captured the imagination of social media users worldwide. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that allows people to create timeless images that feel both classic and modern.

Whether you are experimenting with vintage sarees, dramatic lighting, or romantic couple shots, Gemini Nano Banana offers a creative playground for anyone who loves photography and art.

This trend shows how technology can bring imagination to life, making it possible for anyone to create pictures that tell a story, evoke emotions, and preserve memories in a unique way.

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