Karwa Chauth couple in retro Bollywood style
A vintage 1970s film-still of the two of you on Karwa Chauth night. Upload a clear photo, paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok, change the parts in brackets to suit you, and generate.
- Written for
- ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok
- You'll need
- A clear photo to upload
- Occasion
- Karwa Chauth · 29 Oct
- Status
- Tested 6 Oct 2026 in ChatGPT built-in image generation (underlying model identifier not exposed)
- Test settings
- Exact website default prompt; one generated output; synthetic reference photograph supplied; WebP export quality 88, original dimensions retained.
- Variability
- Single run reviewed visually; repeatability not tested. AI output, hands, expressions, lighting and likeness may vary. Both adults and the retro wardrobe are recognisable; the moon is near the sieve rather than fully framed inside it.
Prompt
Use the uploaded photo as the reference for both people. Preserve both people's recognisable faces, natural skin tones and relative heights as closely as the model permits; check each person against the reference. Scene: a painted studio set of a haveli terrace on a moonlit night, a large painted moon backdrop, potted plants and a jharokha arch. Moment or Pose: a classic 1970s Hindi film moment — she looks up at the moon through a sieve, he stands behind her with a hand on her shoulder, both gazing dramatically; faces clearly visible. Clothing: a chiffon saree with big floral print for her and a safari-style suit for him, in period style. Light: hard key light with a soft glow filter, warm tones, gentle halation around highlights. Camera: 50mm film camera look, slight soft focus at the edges. Style: vintage Bollywood film still, 35mm grain, faded colour, 1970s make-up and hair. Format: horizontal 4:3. Avoid: changed faces, modern phones or watches, text, logos, watermarks.
Customise
For example: a chiffon saree with big floral print for her and a safari-style suit for him.
Fields start with illustrative values; replace them with your own facts. The prompt updates as you type. Copy prompt copies your version.
How to use it
- Open an external image tool listed above. The tested model, if any, is named in Status.
- Upload a clear reference photo of the subject. If it includes identifiable people, get their consent and check each face.
- Customise the fields, copy your version, paste it with the photo and generate.
- Compare the result with the reference. If a face, pose or detail changes, ask for one correction or try again; an exact match is not guaranteed.
How to use this prompt
- This prompt changes your own photo. Choose a clear reference photo, and get permission from people who can be identified.
- Upload the photo in the external AI app you chose. Fill Customise, press Copy prompt and paste the prompt with the photo.
- Compare the new picture with the original. Face, hands, clothes and pose can change. An exact likeness is not guaranteed.
Good to know
- Period make-up can shift likeness; compare with your photo and regenerate if needed.
- Use reference photos you have the right to use; get consent from identifiable people.
