AI reimagines iconic sitcom with Bollywood stars, fans call it “best thing ever”
January 18, 2026: Ever wondered how the cult American sitcom Friends would look with a Bollywood cast? An AI artist has offered a hilarious answer by reimagining the show with desi stars in a viral video titled Mitron. Labelled as “rage bait” by the creator, the clip recreates iconic Friends moments with Bollywood actors stepping into the beloved roles, instantly grabbing attention online.
In the AI-generated version, Ranbir Kapoor plays Ross, Varun Dhawan steps in as Joey, Aamir Khan essays Chandler, Kangana Ranaut becomes Phoebe, Priyanka Chopra takes on Rachel, Kareena Kapoor portrays Monica, and Hrithik Roshan appears as Mike. While the creator anticipated backlash from die-hard Friends fans, the response was largely enthusiastic, with many praising the quirky casting choices and creative twist.
Social media users flooded the comments with excitement and suggestions. One fan wrote, “Rage bait??? Why is this the best thing ever! And I’m a Friends fan!” Another joked that Ranbir and Kareena being cousins made their Ross-Monica pairing even more amusing. Several users went a step further, reimagining the cast with names like Juhi Chawla or Tabu as Phoebe, Urmila Matondkar as Rachel, young Salman Khan as Joey, and Akshaye Khanna as Ross, proving the desi Friends fantasy has truly struck a chord.