The Bombay High Court directed the removal of an AI-generated deepfake video depicting actor Akshay Kumar as Maharishi Valmiki, deeming it “truly alarming.” The court said such misuse of AI undermines individual dignity and public trust. Akshay Kumar distanced himself from the video and requested platforms to comply. This landmark ruling intensifies the legal spotlight on deepfake content in India and may accelerate regulation of AI-generated media and misinformation.