In an era dominated by advanced technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is not only creating original content but also reinterpreting classics to suit contemporary tastes. One such creative reinterpretation of the legendary Indian film Sholay has taken social media by storm.
The AI-modified version features a series of imaginative twists on iconic scenes from the film. For example, Thakur (originally played by Sanjeev Kumar) no longer bears the pain of losing his arm at the hands of Gabbar Singh. Instead, Gabbar surprises everyone by warmly embracing Thakur – a stark contrast to the original story.
The video features Basanti dancing in front of the usual thugs instead performing for a group of dogs, in a playful take on Dharmendra’s character, Veeru’s famous line. Sholay’s iconic friendship song, “Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge,” also gets an update. Amitabh Bachchan’s Jai is pictured casually holding a smartphone.
Perhaps the boldest twist is reserved for Jaya Bachchan’s character Radha. In the original, she lights a lantern with a matchstick. However, the AI version depicts her smoking a cigarette, a stunning and unorthodox reinterpretation of her iconic moment.
Watch the video:
Show but every frame is cursed 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/EjYlVWbq4g
— Lamist (he/tler) (@lamist17) December 19, 2024
A user shared the video on X and wrote the caption, ‘Show but every frame is cursed. The clip has gone viral, amassing over 700,000 views and receiving a variety of hilarious reactions from viewers. While many found the comedy highly entertaining, some expressed concern about the potential misuse of AI technology.
One user commented, ‘Lamao I died when the kuttas were dancing in front of Basanti. Another user said, “Kitne Tejashwi Log Hai Idhar.”
A third person wrote, “Other countries: AI id dangerous, India: AI is in danger.”
A fourth person commented, “Ai bohot barbadi lane wala hai bhavishi mein.”
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