Gemini AI Sparks a Diwali Trend: Top 20 Retro 4K Portrait Prompts for Boys Going Viral on Instagram
Elevating your Diwali portraits on Instagram is all about standing out with timeless style and striking detail. This curated collection of 20 Google Gemini AI Diwali photo editing prompts is designed specifically for boys who want retro-inspired, cinematic 4K portraits that are bold, stylish, and perfect for social sharing.
Each prompt is carefully crafted to recreate classic film aesthetics, dramatic lighting, and rich festive colors—transforming everyday Diwali photos into unforgettable keepsakes. Whether you’re going for a soft pastel look, vintage film grain, sepia tones, or dramatic studio lighting, these ready-to-copy prompts offer endless creative possibilities.
Step-by-Step: How to Use These Gemini AI Diwali Prompts
1. Select Your Base Photo
Choose a clear portrait taken during Diwali. Both indoor and outdoor shots work well, though natural lighting helps achieve the most realistic results.
2. Choose a Retro Aesthetic
Decide on your preferred style—film grain, sepia tones, pastel overlays, or studio-style lighting. Each prompt clearly defines a unique visual mood.
3. Copy the Prompt
Simply copy the Gemini AI photo editing prompt that matches your chosen aesthetic.
4. Open Google Gemini
Access Gemini AI via the web or mobile app and select the photo editing or image generation mode.
5. Paste and Customize
Paste the prompt into Gemini AI. You can personalize it further by adding details like “boy in kurta, holding a diya, soft festive background.”
6. Review and Refine
Let Gemini generate your image. If needed, tweak the prompt or combine multiple styles to achieve a unique retro-cinematic effect.
7. Export in 4K
Save your final image in 4K resolution to ensure crisp, Instagram-ready clarity and maximum visual impact.
Instagram Trending Google Gemini AI Diwali Photo Editing Prompts for Boys
Prompt 1:
"A dynamic, cinematic, hyper-realistic, full-body 8K photograph of a handsome young Indian man. He is front-facing with a joyful, authentic smile, wearing an elegant Rajasthani PRINTED Kurta Pajama and a modern striped wristwatch. He is standing on a dark, reflective road/street during the festival of Diwali. He is actively engaged in lighting a festive firecracker (patakha) with a bright, dynamic spark and smoke in his hands. In the background, his entire house is visible, dramatically illuminated and heavily draped with dense, cascading Diwali string lights that are visibly hanging from the roof and balcony. Numerous lit clay diyas are placed along the balcony walls and spread across the ground/floor near the house. Extremely dramatic, high-contrast, volumetric golden light from the diyas and the firecracker spark, with a shallow depth of field and professional cinematic lighting setup. Don't change faces."Video Software
Prompt 2:
"A highly realistic, full-frame professional photograph of a handsome young Indian man with a bright, joyful smile. He is wearing a traditional kurta pajama. He has a sleek wristwatch on one hand and a vibrant red sacred thread (dhaga/kalava) on the other. A thick gold chain (mala) is prominently visible around his neck. He is walking confidently down a decorated, festival-lit road. The background is filled with vibrant fairy lights and intricate decorations. In the mid-ground, people are visible launching small fireworks or rockets, creating dynamic light trails. Cinematic, warm, dramatic lighting. Ultra detailed, high definition (HD), 8K, with clear, sharp focus on the face."Chatbots & Virtual Assistants
Prompt 3:
"A highly realistic, full-frame professional photograph of a handsome young Indian man, with a bright, genuine smile, standing on the roadside/sidewalk. He is wearing a traditional kurta pajama. He is captured in an action moment: he is holding a modern lighter in one hand and is using it to ignite a small firework rocket held in his other hand. A wristwatch and a red sacred thread (kalava) are visible on his wrists, and a thick gold chain is around his neck. The background is a vibrant, festive street scene, fully adorned with intricate decorations and sparkling fairy lights. Other people are visible in the distance, launching fireworks. Cinematic, warm, dramatic lighting with lens flare and shallow depth of field. Ultra detailed, 8K, photo-realistic, with clear, sharp focus on the man's face."Photo & Image Sharing
Prompt 4:
"An action-focused, highly detailed, and hyper-realistic HALF-BODY 8K photograph of a young Indian man during Diwali. His face is swapped to be highly realistic. He is wearing a detailed Rajasthani PRINTED kurta and a striped wristwatch. He is seated, demonstrating the action of lighting the Diyas: one hand is actively lighting a Diya, and the other hand is holding an object (or resting). He is looking down at a cluster of multiple beautifully lit clay Diyas (deepaks) placed directly in front of him with a subtle, natural smile. The lighting is extreme, cinematic, and volumetric, with the multiple golden-orange lights of the diyas intensely focused on his face, highlighting his features, smile, and the reflection of the flames in his eyes. Front-facing, ultra-detailed, shallow depth of field, high definition."Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Prompt 5:
"A hyper-detailed, ultra-photorealistic full-frame portrait of a young Indian man celebrating Diwali. He is sitting casually on a decorated roadside in a three-quarter side pose, smiling joyfully with a bright, clear, and expressive face. He is wearing a traditional vibrant Kurta Pajama set. His wrist clearly shows a sleek watch and a traditional red Kalawa (sacred thread). Action: In one hand, he holds a silver lighter, and with the other, he is actively igniting the fuse of a bottle rocket or ground firework. Setting: The background is a bustling, richly decorated street during the Diwali night. There are numerous colorful string lights (fairy lights), rows of glowing clay diyas, and lanterns creating a warm, festive atmosphere. Dozens of vibrant, high-burst aerial rocket fireworks are exploding high above in the deep night sky. Other people can be seen in the bokeh-filled background, lighting their own fireworks."Photo & Video Software
Prompt 6:
"A cinematic, hyper-realistic, full-frame photograph of a handsome young Indian man. He has a warm, genuine smile and is wearing a stylish Kurta Pyjama and a wristwatch. He is sitting comfortably under a large, ancient tree. The tree branches are beautifully adorned with glowing Diwali string lights (fairy lights). He is holding a traditional clay diya (oil lamp) and is focused on gently lighting it with his hands. The lighting is dramatic and warm, like golden hour, with the small flame of the diya serving as a strong, golden central light source. Volumetric light, UHD, 8K, incredibly detailed, professional photography, shallow depth of field, high contrast. Don't change faces."Photographic & Digital Arts
Prompt 7:
"A stunning, cinematic, hyper-realistic, full-frame photograph of a handsome young Indian man. He has a warm, genuine smile and is wearing a stylish Kurta Pyjama and a wristwatch with a prominent red strap. He is standing under a large, ancient tree and gently leaning against a rustic, textured wall. The tree branches are beautifully adorned with warm Diwali string lights (fairy lights). He is focused on lighting a single traditional clay diya (oil lamp) held in his hands. Innumerable lit diyas are placed symmetrically on the ground around him and at the base of the wall, creating a magnificent, enveloping glow. The scene is bathed in dramatic, rich golden lighting, capturing the festive warmth. Volumetric light, UHD, 8K, incredibly detailed, professional photography, shallow depth of field, high contrast. Don't change faces"
Prompt 8:
"A breathtaking, full-frame, cinematic, hyper-realistic, 8K photograph of a handsome young Indian man. It is a full-body shot, front-facing, with a genuine, warm smile. He is wearing a vibrant white Kurta Pyjama and a modern red striped wristwatch. He is standing on his home balcony, casually leaning against the railing for support. The background features soft Diwali string lights gracefully hanging and cascading, creating a beautiful bokeh effect. He is intently focused on lighting a single traditional clay diya (oil lamp) held in his hands. Numerous lit diyas are placed across the balcony floor and railing, creating a spectacular, rich, golden foreground glow. Dramatic, warm, and volumetric lighting, shallow depth of field, high contrast. Don't change faces."
Prompt 9:
"A dynamic, cinematic, hyper-realistic, full-body 8K photograph of a handsome young Indian man. He is front-facing with a warm, celebratory smile, wearing an elegant Rajasthani Ethnic Kurta Pajama and a prominent red-striped wristwatch. He is standing on a wet, illuminated road/street during the festival of Diwali. He is actively focused on lighting a festive firecracker (patakha) with a bright, dramatic spark and smoke. In the background, his entire house is visible, dramatically illuminated and heavily draped with dense, cascading Diwali string lights hanging from the roof and balcony. Numerous lit clay diyas are placed along the balcony walls and spread across the ground/floor near the house. Extremely dramatic, high-contrast, volumetric golden light from the diyas and lights, with a shallow depth of field, capturing the energy of the street celebration. Don't change faces."
Prompt 10:
"A breathtaking, full-frame, cinematic, hyper-realistic photograph of a handsome young Indian man. He is a full-body shot with a genuine, warm smile, wearing a vibrant Red Kurta Pyjama and a modern Red Strap Watch. He is standing on his home balcony, casually leaning against the railing or a supporting column. The entire balcony is beautifully adorned with warm, cascading Diwali string lights (fairy lights). He is intently focused on lighting a single traditional clay diya (oil lamp) held in his hands. The balcony floor and railing are covered with numerous lit diyas, creating a rich, golden, and intimate Diwali atmosphere. The lighting is volumetric and warm, capturing the essence of the festival. UHD, 8K, incredibly detailed, professional photography, shallow depth of field, high contrast, golden hour glow. Don't change faces."Photographic & Digital Arts
Image Credit: Gemini AI