Who is Jhalakbhawani? Indian Influencer Exposes Dark Side of Viral AI Banana Saree Trend

The viral AI Banana Saree trend on Instagram, which draws inspiration from 90s Bollywood aesthetics, has taken a troubling turn as users begin to notice unexpected and potentially invasive edits in their images. A user named Jhalakbhawani reported a particularly concerning incident: her AI-generated image displayed a mole on her hand that was not visible in the original photo she uploaded.

This peculiar addition has sparked widespread privacy concerns and raised questions about the capabilities of AI tools to predict or infer unseen personal features.

The trend relies on Google’s Gemini Nano Banana tool to create AI-edited, vintage-style saree portraits. While visually appealing, experts are warning that the tool poses serious risks. Among the concerns is the reconstruction of original images, which could potentially lead to data theft.

Moreover, metadata—such as location tags embedded in photos—can be extracted and exploited, adding another layer of risk. Experts caution that once uploaded, these images may be stored and used long after a user’s consent has expired.

Users are urged to exercise caution before participating in such AI-driven online trends.

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