The craze for the American sitcom Friends remains iconic among the youth even after decades. The show had ten seasons and continues to enjoy a massive fan following. It revolves around six adults living in Manhattan as they indulge in adventures that make their lives both troublesome and exciting. But have you ever imagined the recreation of Friends in Bollywood style? AI has made it possible by reimaging popular Bollywood celebs in friends character.
AI generated video shared by digital creator Abhishek Prabhu On January 18 shows FRIENDS characters replaced with popular Bollywood stars. "Mitron," an AI-driven Hindi reimagining of the sitcom "Friends," casts Bollywood stars in iconic roles. Aamir Khan embodies Chandler Bing, Varun Dhawan plays Joey Tribbiani, and Ranbir Kapoor takes on Ross Geller. Kareena Kapoor Khan is Monica Geller, Priyanka Chopra is Rachel Green, and Kangana Ranaut portrays Phoebe Buffay. The casting of Hrithik Roshan as Mike Hannigan, Phoebe's love interest, has sparked interest due to past rumors linking him and Ranaut.
An AI-generated video recreating FRIENDS with Bollywood actors went viral, amassing over 4.5 million views in 24 hours. The creator baited fans with a disclaimer stating casting choices were intentionally provocative. Online reaction was divided; some praised the AI's technical skill, while many die-hard FRIENDS fans criticized the Bollywood cast, arguing the original characters are irreplaceable and the casting misrepresents their personalities.
Regardless of the criticism, the video's popularity underscores the enduring global appeal of FRIENDS.