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Sundar Pichai and Demis Hassabis Reimagined as Bollywood Heroes in Viral Sholay Meme

A casual social media post by the tech leaders has fueled online creativity and speculation about potential AI developments from Google and DeepMind.

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Sundar Pichai posted this picture of himself and Demis Hassabis on X.

Overview

  • Sundar Pichai shared a photo with Demis Hassabis on X, captioned 'Having a deep think…,' sparking widespread online engagement.
  • A fan edited the photo into a stylized poster of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, featuring the two CEOs as action heroes.
  • Social media users interpreted the post as a possible hint at upcoming AI projects, though no official announcements have been made.
  • The meme has drawn attention to the cultural crossover of global tech leadership and Bollywood imagery, highlighting the internet's participatory creativity.
  • The original Sholay film, directed by Ramesh Sippy and starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, remains one of Bollywood's most celebrated blockbusters.