From Facebook to Instagram: AI-generated photos are taking over India’s social media trends

Walk through Indian social media right now, and you’ll notice a dramatic aesthetic shift. The era of the heavily filtered, perfectly posed smartphone selfie is quietly being replaced by something far more cinematic, surreal, and distinctly personal. From Instagram feeds flooded with “Mini-Me” 3D avatars to viral, golden-hour traditional portraits and retro Bollywood movie posters starring everyday users, India has officially transformed AI image generation from a niche tech tool into a mainstream national pastime.