AI Creates Bollywood Version of 'Friends' Titled 'Mitron'
The iconic American sitcom 'Friends' has received a surprising Bollywood makeover through artificial intelligence. A viral AI-generated video reimagines the beloved characters with famous Hindi film stars. The creator cheekily named this desi version 'Mitron' and openly described it as 'rage bait' when sharing it online.
Bollywood Stars Step into Iconic Roles
The AI video swaps the original 'Friends' cast with popular Bollywood actors in key roles:
- Ranbir Kapoor plays Ross Geller
- Varun Dhawan becomes Joey Tribbiani
- Aamir Khan takes on Chandler Bing
- Kangana Ranaut portrays Phoebe Buffay
- Priyanka Chopra appears as Rachel Green
- Kareena Kapoor steps into Monica Geller's shoes
- Hrithik Roshan features as Mike Hannigan
The clip recreates memorable moments from the show with these Bollywood substitutions. It presents familiar scenes with completely new faces from the Hindi film industry.
Enthusiastic Response from Viewers
Despite the creator's expectation of strong reactions from die-hard 'Friends' fans, the response proved largely positive. Viewers expressed excitement and appreciation for the creative AI experiment.
One enthusiastic comment read, 'Rage bait???!!!! Why is this the best thing ever!!!!!! And I'm a friends fannnn hahaha. Love this.' Another viewer highlighted the casting irony, noting 'Ranbir and Kareena being cousins is cherry on top for Ross and Monica.'
Sparking Casting Debates and Alternative Suggestions
The AI-generated 'Mitron' video ignited lively discussions about alternative Bollywood casting choices. Instagram users proposed different actors for various 'Friends' roles.
One user suggested, 'I think Juhi Chawla as Phoebe and Urmila as Rachel would be just perfect.' Another commented, 'Young Salman would be perfect as Joey.' Other popular suggestions included:
- Tabu as Phoebe Buffay
- Saif Ali Khan as Joey Tribbiani
- Akshaye Khanna as Ross Geller
These alternative casting ideas show how deeply viewers engaged with the AI recreation. The experiment prompted fans to imagine their own ideal Bollywood versions of the classic sitcom characters.
The Enduring Legacy of 'Friends'
'Friends' remains one of television's most beloved sitcoms. The original series aired from 1994 to 2004 across ten successful seasons. It featured over 200 episodes that continue to entertain audiences worldwide.
The show starred Jennifer Aniston as Rachel, Courteney Cox as Monica, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe, Matt LeBlanc as Joey, Matthew Perry as Chandler, and David Schwimmer as Ross. Paul Rudd later joined the cast as Mike Hannigan, Phoebe's boyfriend who eventually becomes her husband.
In 2021, a special reunion episode delighted fans globally. It brought the original cast members together again, reminding everyone why 'Friends' maintains such enduring popularity decades after its original run.
This AI experiment demonstrates how technology can creatively reinterpret cultural icons. It merges Western television history with Indian cinema stars in unexpected ways. The enthusiastic response shows that audiences appreciate innovative approaches to familiar entertainment.
