Lucknow Bride Wears ‘Banarasi Bikini’ for Wedding, But…

A viral image of a bride in a “Banarasi bikini” caused a stir on social media, with many questioning her unconventional wedding attire. The woman, dressed in a yellow bikini paired with a veil and jewelry, was believed by some to be breaking traditional stereotypes. However, the authenticity of the image was quickly questioned, and it was later revealed to be an AI-generated photo, not a real bride from Lucknow.

The image, which shows the bride holding a garland and wearing mehendi, was accompanied by the caption, “Lucknow bride breaks stereotype by wearing Banarasi bikini in marriage ceremony. Internet split in two halves.” It garnered widespread attention and sparked debate online.

Upon conducting a reverse image search, News 18 traced the photo to a Reddit post in the “DesiAdultfusion” community, where it was shared with the caption “Marriage season.” This community focuses on AI-generated artwork related to desi culture, and the image was marked with an “NSFW” tag, indicating it was explicit and meant for an adult audience.

The description of the subreddit reads, “DesiAdultfusion is a subreddit dedicated to showcasing AI-generated artwork related to desi culture. From traditional to contemporary, our community welcomes all forms of desi-inspired art created using artificial intelligence. Share your unique creations and explore the work of others who share your passion for all things desi.”