Bharat Spectrum

          Can AI Truly Replace Art? Last week, OpenAI released a new feature that transforms any picture into a specific art style. Social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter have since been flooded with “Ghiblified” images. You may have seen how iconic scenes from movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Baahubali (2015), and Hera Pheri (2000) have gone viral in these AI-generated styles. However, this new model merely captures a visual aesthetic without the essence of storytelling—the heart of Miyazaki’s Ghibli films. It only provides surface level imitation, much like how people attempt to replicate Van Gogh's distinctive brushstrokes without grasping the emotional depth behind them or reproduce Mona Lisa without understanding its subtle intricacies. Some of these AI-generated images aren’t even true Ghibli styles, highlighting the shallow understanding of art and creativity among many users. Art is deeply perso...

 A resurfaced video of the Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray has sparked discussions about his statement from 1985, where he called the Indian cinema audience "backward" and "unsophisticated." But does this still hold true today? Before evaluating his claim, let’s understand what “unsophisticated” means—it refers to lacking refined tastes or appreciation for artistic depth                                                                 SATYAJIT RAY     Why Did Satyajit Ray Say This? A large section of the Indian audience struggles to appreciate art and creativity in cinema. While commercial films like Tiger, Pathaan, and Gadar 2 dominate the box office, independent and artistic films like Waiting, Joram, and Three of Us receive little attention. Though mainstream movies are not necessarily bad, they o...