Choose Your AI Tool Use Google’s Gemini Nano Banana, Midjourney, or Bing Image Creator. These AI tools transform selfies into cinematic, 90s Bollywood-style Diwali portraits with retro effects and glowing lights.
Select a High-Quality Selfie Pick a well-lit photo with clear facial features. Traditional attire like sarees, lehengas, or kurta-pyjamas enhances the retro feel, ensuring the AI can generate vibrant and authentic Diwali portraits.
Craft a Detailed Prompt Write detailed prompts describing attire, Diwali elements like diyas, rangoli, sparklers, and lighting. Include retro effects such as sepia tone, film grain, or cinematic lighting to capture authentic 90s nostalgia.
Submit and Review Upload the photo and submit the prompt in the AI tool. Check the output carefully and tweak the prompts for better colors, lighting, or background details to match your ideal retro Diwali portrait.
Download and Share Once satisfied, download your cinematic Diwali portrait. Share it on Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, or as greeting cards. Use hashtags like #RetroDiwaliAI or #GeminiPortraits for wider reach.
Popular Prompt Examples Try prompts like: “90s Bollywood Diwali portrait, glowing diyas, marigold garlands, vintage film grain, cinematic lighting” or “Retro Indian couple celebrating Diwali, red saree, kurta, fairy lights, soft focus, warm tones.”
Customize the Mood Adjust colors, lighting, and backdrop for unique results. Try red-gold or teal-orange palettes, candle-lit or twilight glows, and festive backdrops like temple steps, rooftops, or living rooms with fireworks.