I Am Seriously Considering to Report: Javed Akhtar Slams His AI-Generated Video
Javed Akhtar plans legal action against AI-generated fake video damaging his reputation amid rising cases of celebrity deepfakes online, officials said.
- On January 02, 2026, reports said a fake AI-generated video shows Javed Akhtar wearing a topi and claiming he 'turned to God', with Akhtar addressing it on January 1.
- Akhtar says the clip was produced by artificial intelligence, and reports note similar AI-generated or morphed online content has circulated previously.
- In a note on his X handle, Javed Akhtar said such fake news damages his reputation and credibility.
- Akhtar said he is 'seriously considering' legal steps and plans to report this to the cyber police and courts, targeting those responsible for damaging his reputation.
- Celebrities have faced similar morphed clips before, as earlier AI-generated videos targeted Rashmika Mandanna, Kangana Ranaut, Katrina Kaif, and Akshay Kumar on online platforms.
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Javed Akhtar reacts to video showing him wearing topi, saying he ‘has turned to God’, mulls legal action: ‘Damaging my reputation’
An AI-generated video of Javed Akhtar went viral on social media recently, showing him wearing a topi (skullcap) and proclaiming that he had "turned to God."
Javed Akhtar Considers To Report Against His AI Generated Video
Fake news are responsible for damaging reputation and credibility : Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar slams his AI generated video: I am seriously considering reporting the matter - The Tribune
Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar penned a note on his social media on Friday and said the viral video where he claims he has “turned to God” is generated by artificial intelligence and he is considering reporting the matter.
Javed Akhtar calls out his AI-generated fake video; warns to take legal action: ‘Considering to report this to the cyber police’
Javed Akhtar, the renowned lyricist, calls out a fake AI video misrepresenting his beliefs and considers legal action against the creators and distributors. He emphasizes the dangers of misinformation and deepfakes in today's digital age.
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