F.R.I.E.N.D.S goes Desi: AI imagines Bollywood-powered MITRON with Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and more

From Ranbir Kapoor as Ross to Kareena Kapoor as Monica, an AI-cast Bollywood version of F.R.I.E.N.D.S is dividing the internet with humor and nostalgia.

19 Jan 2026 19:27 IST

F.R.I.E.N.D.S goes Desi: AI imagines Bollywood-powered MITRON with Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and more — Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra-Hrithik Roshan-Aamir Khan Photograph: (Instagram/AyyyAbhishek (screengrab))

What if the iconic Manhattan sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S got a full-blown Bollywood makeover in 2026? Before you dismiss the idea, remember India already tested the waters once with ‘Hello Friends’ on Zee TV in 1999. Despite its ambition, the desi remake fizzled out after just 26 episodes, failing to impress fans of the ‘OG’ show.

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A Second Chance! This Time Powered by AI

Fast forward to today, and artificial intelligence has reopened the conversation in a far more exciting way. An AI-generated video imagining F.R.I.E.N.D.S with a Bollywood cast is currently taking social media by storm.

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The clip doesn’t recreate scenes frame by frame; instead, it visualises how beloved characters might look if played by India’s biggest stars.

The Cast That Broke the Internet

The AI’s casting choices are bold, unexpected, and undeniably fascinating:

Ranbir Kapoor steps into the shoes of Ross Geller

Priyanka Chopra appears as Rachel Green

Kareena Kapoor Khan channels Monica Geller

Aamir Khan embodies Chandler Bing

Varun Dhawan takes on Joey Tribbiani

Kangana Ranaut becomes Phoebe Buffay

Hrithik Roshan appears as Mike Hannigan

From Ranbir Kapoor Priyanka Chopra to other surprise appearances, the lineup feels like a blockbuster ensemble rather than a TV reboot.

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Viral Reactions: Laughter, Shock, and Everything In Between

Originally shared on Instagram by ayyybhishek, the post exploded almost instantly, crossing 336K views within a day. Netizens were divided- many found the concept hilarious, while others admitted feeling ‘offended’ by the bold reimagining of a cult classic.