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Javed Akhtar Condemns AI-Generated Fake Video as ‘Rubbish’
Javed Akhtar rejected a fabricated AI video misrepresenting him and signalled possible legal action to hold those behind the deepfake accountable.
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has publicly condemned a fake AI-generated video falsely portraying him claiming to have “turned to God,” calling the clip “rubbish” and misleading. Sharing the deepfake on social media, he expressed outrage and warned that he is seriously considering legal action against those responsible for creating and circulating the manipulated content. Akhtar also said he may report the incident to cyber police to protect his reputation amid rising deepfake misuse concerns.