Festivals, nostalgia, and even LinkedIn profiles—this week, Nano Banana is powering some of the most fun and functional trends in India. With Gemini 2.5 Flash at its core, users are finding new ways to dress up, capture memories, and even polish their professional presence. Here’s a look at what’s buzzing.
1. Garba Looks With a Retro Twist
Navratri has brought out the creative best in users, and AI is helping them shine. After the “Saree” wave last month, the latest craze is designing personalized Garba outfits inspired by flowers. Think vibrant chaniya cholis, dandiya sticks in hand, and a grainy 90s film-style glow.
Sample Prompt:
“Using the reference image, create a scene of the <character> playing Garba, dressed in a vibrant traditional <chaniya choli>. <They> should be holding dandiya sticks, captured in motion as if dancing. Add a warm sunlight effect falling beautifully on <their> face, creating golden highlights. The overall vibe should be retro with a grainy 90s film aesthetic. The outfit, jewelry, and background details should be inspired by the [Marigold flower], reflecting its colors, patterns, and mood.”
2. Polaroid Photobooths With Friends
Nostalgia is proving unstoppable. A huge trend right now is generating photobooth strips with friends—those 4-panel Polaroid-style images that instantly transport you back to the 90s. People are using them as profile pictures, story highlights, or just as fun posts to share.
Sample Prompt:
“Create a 4-panel retro photobooth strip featuring [Person 1] and [Person 2] making funny and happy faces. The photos should have a vintage, faded Polaroid aesthetic with a classic white border.”
3. Professional Headshots, The AI Way
From playful to practical—another big trend is AI-powered professional headshots. All you need is a casual photo, and Gemini transforms it into a studio-quality portrait with smart lighting, a clean background, and formal attire. For many, it’s a quick fix for work profiles and resumes.
Sample Prompt:
“Please create a vertical portrait in 1080x1920 format, preserving the subject’s exact facial features. The image should feature stark, cinematic lighting with high contrast. Capture the subject from a slightly low, upward-facing angle to emphasize the jawline and neck. Use a rich, soft blue background that complements the subject’s eye color.”
Bonus: Gemini Stickers
On the lighter side, users are also making custom pop-art stickers of themselves to use in chats. It’s expressive, funny, and oh-so-shareable.
Together, these trends show how AI is no longer limited to work—it’s shaping the way Indians celebrate, connect, and express themselves every single day.
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