India, March 4 -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often associated with the future, but its most creative use this season is looking back at the past. The "vintage India" Holi photo trend is all about using Gemini to generate imagery that feels lived-in and historical. By focusing on specific photographic styles like sepia tones, black-and-white grain, and early colour film, you can produce portraits that evoke a deep sense of nostalgia. This trend celebrates the authenticity of the festival, the brass pichkaris, the cotton dhotis, and the joy of community.

Here are ten interesting prompts to use for that perfect Holi picture:

1970s Indian street photography, a candid portrait of an individual in a white cotton kurta covered in red gula...