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 introduces a series of imaginative twists to the film’s iconic scenes. For instance, Thakur (originally played by Sanjeev Kumar) no longer endures the gruesome loss of his hands at the hands of Gabbar Singh. Instead, Gabbar surprises everyone by embracing Thakur warmly—a stark contrast to the original narrative.
The video also features Basanti not dancing in front of the usual dacoits but instead performing for a group of dogs, in a playful take on the famous line by Dharmendra’s character, Veeru. Even Sholay’s iconic friendship anthem, “Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge,” gets an update. Amitabh Bachchan’s Jai is casually depicted 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. The AI version, however, portrays her smoking a cigarette, a surprising and unconventional reinterpretation of her iconic moment.
Watch the video:
Sholay but every frame is cursed 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/EjYlVWbq4g
— Lamist ( he/tler ) (@lamist17) December 19, 2024
A user shared the video on X with the caption, “Sholay but every frame is cursed.” The clip has gone viral, gathering more than 700,000 views and eliciting a variety of funny responses from viewers. While many found this comedic take extremely entertaining, some expressed concerns about the potential misuse of AI technology.
One user commented, “Lmao I died when the kuttas appeared in front of Basanti dancing.” Another user said, “Kitne tejaswi log hai idhr.”
A third individual wrote, “Other countries: AI id dangerous, India: AI is in danger.”
A fourth person commented, “AI bohot barbaadi laane wala hai future mein.”
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