Harsh Goenka shares video of machine applying mehendi, says ‘some more jobs gone’; internet reacts

Industrialist Harsh Goenka has shared a video on X featuring a machine that appears to apply mehendi, or henna, designs to a woman’s hands. The unusual demonstration has sparked a discussion about the growing role of technology in tasks traditionally performed by skilled workers.

Machine Applies Detailed Mehendi Design

In the video, a woman places her hand inside a machine, which then applies an intricate mehendi design directly onto her skin. The process appears to require minimal human involvement, with the machine handling the application. The video has drawn attention to how automation is increasingly being used for tasks outside traditional industrial and manufacturing settings.

‘Some More Jobs Gone’: Harsh Goenka

Sharing the video, Goenka wrote, "Some more jobs gone." His comment highlighted concerns over the potential impact of automation on jobs that depend on human skills.


Mehendi application is a specialised service traditionally carried out by professional artists, particularly during weddings, festivals and other celebrations. The possibility of machines performing the task has therefore raised questions about whether technology could eventually affect such creative and skill-based professions.

Social Media Users React

The video prompted mixed reactions from users on social media. While some echoed Goenka’s concerns about machines replacing human workers, others said they would still prefer having mehendi applied by a person.

One user raised safety concerns, writing, “Oh god, this looks so dangerous. Even if it’s AI, people will get ideas and make it,"

Another user commented, “Man the competition keeps getting tougher."