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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 Considers To Report Against His AI Generated Video

Fake news are responsible for damaging reputation and credibility : Javed Akhtar

·Hyderabad, India
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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