Industrialist Harsh Goenka shares a video showing a machine that appears to apply an intricate mehendi design to a woman’s hand. Posting it on X with the caption “Some more jobs gone,” he prompts discussion about whether automation could move into areas traditionally handled by craftspeople.
The clip shows a hand placed into a device, after which the pattern is applied with little visible direct human involvement. Mehendi artists and customers are often associated with weddings and festivals, where detailed, custom designs and the interaction with an artist are part of the appeal. Some commenters argue the human touch—such as adapting designs to the hand’s shape and incorporating personal choices—cannot be replicated. Others question whether the video is real or suggest the concept could be impossible because no such product exists.
At the same time, some reactions in other coverage focus less on replacement and more on what new roles technology might create, such as engineering, maintenance, and operating such systems. Overall, outlets describe a debate that mixes uncertainty about the machine’s reality, concerns about comfort and cultural experience, and speculation about job impacts across traditional services.
