Nano Banana is an image-editing AI embedded in Google’s Gemini app. It initially gained popularity for producing 3D edits that resembled figurines, but the practice quickly spread to other formats, most notably the wildly popular saree edits. After the Gemini AI saree trend, social media platform Instagram users are going crazy, especially women. Users of the platform are now using Google Flash 2.5 image generation model called Nano Banana to create adorable, polaroid-style images of them wearing sarees of different styles and colours. However, not everyone is impressed with the trend.
Shantanu Naidu, the young aide and “millennial manager” to the legendary industrialist Ratan Tata, delivered a witty takedown of the Gemini AI saree trend, calling out users for their laziness in embracing the viral fad. Naidu, known for his close bond with Tata and his humorous social media presence, pointed out the absurdity. He noted that people sharing saree pictures likely already own multiple sarees in their wardrobe and don’t really need AI to imagine themselves wearing one.
What did Shantanu say?
He said, “Tum log India me hai. America mein nahi hai. India! Land of the saree. Tumhare kapaat mein at least 15 saree hai. Itna lazy ho gaya tum… AI ko generate karne ko bola jo kapda tumhare kapaat mein…” (You people are in India. Not in America. India! The land of the saree. You have at least 15 sarees in your wardrobe. You’ve become so lazy… You asked AI to generate the fabric that’s already in your wardrobe.)
He then jokingly advised people to ditch AI-generated saree pics and instead wear their own sarees, saying they’d look more beautiful in real ones. “You look more stunning in your original saree. Just wear it and take a photo.”
He humorously pointed out that requesting AI-generated pictures in white wedding gowns would make more sense since Indians typically don’t own them. Extending his playful rant, he compared generating AI saree pics to asking AI to create a picture with his dog when the dog is right there. “The dog is right next to me. Just sit with him and click a photo!”
Social Media Reactions
The video resonated with thousands of viewers, who flooded the comments section with amused reactions. One user wrote, “Inner me: finally someone said it.” Another commented, “Bro just casually spilt the truth and sipped his tea.” A third added, “Finally, somebody chose to speak the fact.” while someone said “U r a star .. no wonder our hero Ratan Tata Sir loved u so much.”
