Maharashtra CM Fadnavis joins viral Ghibli-style AI trend, shares image with PM Modi

Studio Ghibli, which has been producing acclaimed animated films for 40 years, has long had a dedicated global fanbase.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has jumped on the latest internet trend—AI-generated Ghibli-style images—by sharing a dreamy illustration of his family with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The viral phenomenon, which has taken social media by storm, began after OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-4o, showcased its ability to transform ordinary photos into the whimsical, painterly aesthetic of Japan’s renowned Studio Ghibli.

Thats my #ghibli style entry Technology just doesnt stop surprising us pleasantly ! @narendramodi@fadnavis_amrutapic.twitter.com/r2vTqj61vO

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Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) March 27, 2025

The trend has swept across social media platforms, drawing in celebrities, business leaders, and even major brands. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a Ghibli-style recreation of India’s iconic 2011 ICC World Cup victory, captioning it, “What if Ghibli made cricket?” Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma also updated his profile picture, embracing the AI-generated artistry.

AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna. Toh socha, what if Ghibli made cricket? pic.twitter.com/NdKptwOliM Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 27, 2025

#NewProfilePicpic.twitter.com/HgTXKHo1gH

Vijay Shekhar Sharma (@vijayshekhar) March 26, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was among the first to acknowledge the trend, changing his profile picture on X (formerly Twitter) to a Ghibli-style version of himself. “Changed my pfp but maybe someone will make me a better one,” he posted. The AI-generated artwork became so widespread that he later joked about waking up to “hundreds of messages” featuring him in the signature Ghibli look.

>be me>grind for a decade trying to help make superintelligence to cure cancer or whatever>mostly no one cares for first 7.5 years, then for 2.5 years everyone hates you for everything>wake up one day to hundreds of messages: "look i made you into a twink ghibli style haha" Sam Altman (@sama) March 26, 2025

Beyond individuals, major brands have also joined the wave. Companies like Airbus and India Post have experimented with the trend, showcasing AI-powered artwork on their social media handles.

#Ghibli stories have always celebrated flight its freedom, its elegance, its soul.So, obviously, our #BelugaXL had to join the trend.How do you see the Airbus Family in Ghibli? Share in comments! pic.twitter.com/TisShO4MDT

Airbus (@Airbus) March 27, 2025

Studio Ghibli, which has been producing acclaimed animated films for 40 years, has long had a dedicated global fanbase. But thanks to OpenAI’s latest innovation, its signature aesthetic has now reached an even wider audience, making its mark on internet culture in a whole new way.