Google’s Nano Banana AI image editing tool has completely blown up the internet in 2025, sparking countless viral trends. But what if I told you that this isn’t the only way to create stunning, viral-worthy images?
You don’t need to have the latest software to be part of the trend. All you need are the right prompts.
Today, we’re diving deep into the biggest viral trends and giving you 35 unique AI photo editing prompts that you can copy and paste to generate incredible, one-of-a-kind images. Get ready to go viral.
1. The ’90s retro Bollywood saree trend
The hottest trend right now! Pinterest-style retro edits to transport you back to the Indian ’90s era, where women wore sarees with effortless elegance and soft sunlight streamed through the window cracks. Beyond this, you can also recreate other stunning saree looks with the prompts below.
Chiffon Saree look
Prompt: “Create a retro 1990s Bollywood portrait: a woman draped in a pastel chiffon saree, flowing hair, golden-hour backlight, soft film grain, standing by a vintage garden arch, dreamy and romantic mood.”
Saree in romantic monsoon
Prompt: “Create a 1990s-inspired Bollywood scene: a woman in a bright purple saree with silver border, standing in the rain with an umbrella, cinematic reflections on wet ground, moody cinematic lighting, vintage film texture.”
Saree at a train Station
Prompt: “Create a 1990s Bollywood-inspired portrait: a woman in a pastel saree with loose wavy hair, standing on a railway platform beside a departing train, suitcase in hand, cinematic shadows, vintage sepia tones.”
Bollywood street style
Prompt: “Create a 1990s Bollywood-inspired photo: woman in a black polka-dot chiffon saree, leaning against a rustic wooden door, dramatic shadows, grainy yet bright lighting, moody cinematic aura.”
Studio poster
Prompt: “Create a retro Bollywood studio portrait: woman in a shimmering sequin saree, hair styled in voluminous waves, bold eyeliner, spotlight backdrop with starburst effect, vintage poster aesthetics.”
2. 3D action figure & toy in a box trend
The action figurine trend, first popularized by ChatGPT, is making a comeback. With a little imagination and creativity, you can now generate countless new variations of your very own ‘mini you’.
Convention booth display
Prompt: “Create a life-like 1/7 scale figure placed on a pedestal at a toy convention booth. Behind the figure, add a large promotional banner with the character’s illustrated pose. Surround the pedestal with informational cards and spotlight beams, simulating a Bandai or Kotobukiya showcase.”
Japanese toy store
Prompt: “Generate a boxed 1/7 scale figurine placed on a wooden counter inside a Japanese Akihabara toy shop. In the background, shelves are lined with colorful packaging boxes stacked tightly, some tilted. Place a price tag card in front of the box, but avoid adding text.”
Behind-the-scenes setup
Prompt: “Create a figure mid-production on a sculptor’s workbench, with sculpting clay tools scattered. Place the painted prototype on a rotating display base, next to an airbrush gun and open paint jars. Add concept sketches pinned to the wall in the background.”
Toy unboxing
Prompt: “Create a figure being unboxed on a tabletop, with the open packaging laid flat in the background. The character is still mounted in its transparent plastic casing. A hand (blurred, cropped) is lifting the figure out gently, emphasizing realism.”
Online store product shot
Prompt: “Generate a commercial-style product photo: the figure placed against a clean white seamless background, next to its closed glossy packaging box. Add faint shadow reflections below for realism, like an official e-commerce listing.”
3. “Hugging people” polaroids trend
In this process, you upload separate photos of two people with clear faces, and then prompt the AI. The result will be both of them hugging each other
Younger self
Prompt: “Create a Polaroid-style portrait: adult self hugging their younger child version, standing in a sunny park with warm light leaks, soft bokeh, and handwritten date on the Polaroid frame.”
Family member
Prompt: “Create a vintage instant-film photo: a young girl hugging her grandmother tightly in a cozy living room with old patterned curtains, warm sepia tones, film grain, nostalgic Polaroid border.”
Celebrity
Prompt: “Create a Polaroid-style snapshot: a fan hugging their favorite Bollywood celebrity outside a movie theater at night, neon signs glowing, slightly overexposed flash, handwritten “1997” on the Polaroid frame.”
Teenage best friends
Prompt: “Create an instant-film portrait: two teenage best friends hugging at a school farewell party, balloons and streamers in background, grainy texture, faded pastel tones, nostalgic aesthetic.”
Hug your long-distance partner
Prompt: “Create a Polaroid-style photo: a couple hugging under a shared umbrella in the rain, blurred city lights reflecting on wet streets, moody cinematic lighting with light leaks.”
4. Retro couple edits trend
Widely used for creating couple photoshoots, these edits let people relive their romantic, nostalgic fantasies. Many couples are using them as pre-wedding photoshoots, while others simply share them on social media. You can recreate these shoots too, but with an interesting twist.
Vintage street date
Prompt: “Create a retro 90s couple portrait walking hand-in-hand on a cobblestone street, soft golden sunset glow, subtle film grain, slightly overexposed highlights, cinematic romantic vibe.”
Celebrity duet
Prompt: “Create a retro Bollywood-style duet portrait with one person styled like a 90s movie star, chiffon saree and classic hairstyle, the other in a sharp retro suit, standing under a vintage neon cinema sign.”
Romantic Rains
Prompt: “Create a nostalgic couple scene under a shared umbrella in the rain, vintage sepia tones with grainy texture, blurred city lights in background, capturing old-movie intimacy.”
Festive
Prompt: “Create a retro couple portrait during a cultural festival, both dressed in classic Indian festive outfits, surrounded by marigold garlands and oil lamps, vintage filter with warm saturation and soft glow.”
Black-and-white
Prompt: “Create a timeless black-and-white retro couple portrait, leaning against an old wooden door, dramatic shadows and high contrast, film scratches for authentic vintage look.”
5. Festival looks trend
Indian cultural festival edits are now viral not only in India but worldwide. People are creating virtual photoshoots for upcoming festivals like Navratri, Diwali, Durga Puja, and Garba looks. The prompts below cover every trending festival style you can try on yourself.
Navratri garba night
Prompt: “Create a vibrant festival portrait in mirror-work chaniya choli with dandiya sticks, swirling motion of dance, surrounded by glowing diyas and fairy lights, dramatic courtyard atmosphere with festive energy.”
Durga puja
Prompt: “Create a traditional Bengali festival portrait in red-and-white saree, standing near an idol of Goddess Durga, soft golden temple lighting, incense smoke haze, devotional yet glamorous mood.”
Diwali
Prompt: “Create a festive couple portrait dressed in rich embroidered outfits, holding sparklers with marigold garlands and oil lamps around, bokeh of fireworks in the background, warm celebratory vibe.”
Holi
Prompt: “Create a playful Holi festival portrait with faces and clothes splashed in bright gulal colors, surrounded by clouds of pink and yellow powder, joyful laughter and candid expression, sunny outdoor setting.”
Eid
Prompt: “Create an elegant Eid portrait in embroidered kurta with delicate dupatta, standing near lanterns and crescent moon decor, soft pastel background with twinkling fairy lights, serene and festive feel.”
6. Bridal glam try-ons trend
If you are curious how you’d appear as a bride, then use these prompts for your wedding edits to step into any wedding fantasy.
Indian Bridal
Prompt: “Create a regal bridal portrait in traditional red lehenga with gold embroidery, intricate jewelry including maang tikka and nose ring, standing in front of palace arches, soft golden-hour lighting with cinematic depth.”
Western Bridal
Prompt: “Create a graceful bridal portrait in a flowing white gown with lace details, long veil trailing, holding a bouquet of roses, standing in a vintage cathedral with sunlight filtering through stained glass windows.”
Middle Eastern Bridal
Prompt: “Create a luxurious bridal portrait in embroidered kaftan with delicate headscarf and jeweled accessories, seated on an ornate chair surrounded by lanterns, golden warm lighting enhancing the richness of the fabrics.”
African Bridal
Prompt: “Create a vibrant bridal portrait in a kente-inspired gown with bold patterns and head wrap, accessorized with gold jewelry, standing in front of a sunlit clay wall, natural earthy tones and proud regal expression.”
East Asian Bridal
Prompt: “Create an elegant bridal portrait in a traditional red Chinese qipao with golden embroidery, hair adorned with phoenix crown and tassels, standing in front of a decorated wooden screen, warm lantern light creating intimacy.”
7. Pet figurines & portraits trend
With Google’s Nano Banana trend, “pet figurines” have taken off too. People are generating pet portraits of their cats, dogs, or even hamsters into various renders.
Pet Action Figure
Prompt: “Create a glossy figurine-style portrait of a cat inside a toy blister package, with bold label design, shiny highlights on plastic, pastel studio backdrop, collectible action-figure aesthetic.”
Royal Pet Portrait
Prompt: “Create a regal dog portrait dressed in vintage royal attire with embroidered coat and golden crown, painted oil-painting style, standing against a classic palace backdrop, dramatic lighting for grandeur.”
Anime Pet Figurine
Prompt: “Create a cute anime-style figurine of a small dog with oversized shiny eyes, glossy finish, standing on a miniature pedestal base, colorful packaging background with playful design.”
Cosmic Pet Explorer
Prompt: “Create a whimsical figurine of a cat in a shiny astronaut suit with glowing helmet, floating in zero gravity, placed inside a collectible box with cosmic galaxy theme.”
Festive Pet Portrait
Prompt: “Create a festive portrait of a puppy wearing a flower garland and ethnic kurta-style outfit, seated on colorful cushions with fairy lights and marigold decorations in background, warm and cheerful vibe.”
How to write better prompts for any trend:
When generating images with AI, the output quality largely depends on the quality of the input image.
For best results, use a sharp, well-lit selfie, avoid cluttered backgrounds, and specify outfit, hair, lighting, background, and angle details.
Here are some quick rules that work across all Nano Banana trends:
Main subject: Always mention who is featuring the image (you, a couple, a pet, etc.).
Style: Provide keywords such as retro, cinematic, grainy, glossy, anime, oil-painting, festival, depending on the current trend.
Clothing: Call out iconic outfits of the current trend (saree, lehenga, tuxedo, ‘70s polka dot dress, etc.).
Props: Small details make a big difference (Sparklers, dandiya sticks, marigold garlands, etc.).
Background: Add a specific location such as a train station, temple courtyard, toy shop, studio backdrop, or gaming setup.
Lighting: This uplifts the overall aesthetic. Mention the lighting type and mood (golden-hour glow, rainy night, spotlight, festive bokeh, etc.).
Conclusion
These prompts will not only work for Google Gemini AI photo editing but can also work on LightX image-to-image tool.
Simply upload your photo, enter any of the prompts above, and watch as the tool generates stunning, customized edits in seconds.
So, what are you waiting for? Try these prompts now!
