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A social media user named Sahid SK has created a buzz with his project “Lagaan Reimagined”, where he has reimagined the faces of Aamir Khan’s team from the iconic film “Lagaan” with the faces of current Indian cricketers.
Inshorts – What’s the storyline?
A social media user named Sahid SK created “Lagaan Reimagined,” swapping Aamir Khan’s team in the film with current Indian cricketers like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The AI-generated images went viral, featuring cricketers and even Anushka Sharma. The creator emphasized the images are fictional with no intent to defame.
AI Transformations of “Lagaan”: Bollywood to Cricket
In this innovative project, the main characters from “Lagaan”, including Bhuvan, Lakha, Puran Singh, Ismail, Arjan, Mukhiya Ji, Bhura, Deva Singh, and Kachra, have been transformed using artificial intelligence. The AI swaps have replaced these iconic characters with Indian cricket stars such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav. Even Gauri, originally played by Gracy Singh, has been reimagined with the face of Anoushka Sharma.
Viral Sensation and Creative Disclaimer
The project has quickly gone viral, capturing the imagination of fans and netizens. Alongside the images, Sahid SK included a disclaimer to clarify the purpose of his creations: “The following images were created through artificial intelligence for experimental and entertainment purposes. We want to stress that these images are purely fictional, and there is no intent to defame, harm, or malign any public figure or belief.”
Community Engagement and Reactions
Social media users have widely shared and even modified these images, adding their touches. The AI recreation also features BCCI chief Jay Shah and Asaduddin Owaisi in the last photo, which particularly caught the attention of the online community, further fueling the project’s viral status.
“Lagaan Reimagined” has successfully merged the realms of Bollywood and cricket, bringing a fresh and entertaining perspective to both worlds through the creative use of AI technology.
