AI Reimagines Bollywood Legends As Modern ‘Bad Boys’

A viral AI-generated video has reimagined some of Hindi cinema’s most iconic stars as modern-day leather-clad rebels — and fans can’t get enough. Created by digital artist Souvik, popularly known as Mr Hellrocker on Instagram, the clip transforms legendary actors from the 60s, 70s and 80s into gritty, tattooed bikers with a contemporary edge.

The stylised tribute features screen greats like Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Shashi Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, Rajesh Khanna, Raaj Kumar and Danny Denzongpa in a bold makeover. Swapping classic suits and simple shirts for black leather jackets, statement lockets, elaborate tattoo sleeves and roaring motorcycles, the AI envisions what these stars might look like if they debuted in 2026.

Among the standout transformations, Dharmendra appears in a rugged black leather ensemble with a heavy silver locket, while Amitabh Bachchan sports a dramatic rose-and-snake tattoo sleeve paired with a cigar — amplifying his “Angry Young Man” persona. Vinod Khanna is shown riding through a desert landscape in biker style, and Rishi Kapoor gets a detailed tattooed arm layered over a casual streetwear look.

However, it was Shashi Kapoor’s daring full-arm and neck tattoo — including what looks like a portrait-style design — that sparked the loudest reactions online. Many fans flooded the comments section with fire emojis, calling the makeover “iconic” and praising the creative reimagining. Shammi Kapoor’s slicked-back, Hollywood-inspired look also drew admiration, with several users saying he looked like an international rockstar.

The video blends nostalgia with modern aesthetics, celebrating Bollywood’s golden-era heroes while placing them in a present-day, edgy visual universe. The result is both a tribute and a creative experiment — one that has struck a chord with fans across generations.