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The Economic Times
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1980s AI photo trend: 10+ best AI prompts to turn your photos into a vintage movie hero or heroine look on a magazine cover & get a dreamy retro-style makeover

Instagram's latest AI photo wave has moved on from Studio Ghibli portraits and mint-condition figurines to something more nostalgic: reimagining yourself as a Bollywood hero or heroine straight out of the 1980s. Think curled hair, statement earrings, warm studio light, moustaches, high-waisted trousers, and that unmistakable soft-grain film look that defined the decade's cinema posters and magazine covers.

The best part is that you don't need any editing skills to try it. All it takes is a clear photo, ChatGPT, and the right prompt. Depending on what you type, the result can range from a glamorous studio portrait to a grainy film still or a full vintage magazine cover. Here are 11 prompts to help you get there.

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