Deepfake Videos Target Bollywood Actors During Indian Elections
Ranveer Singh To Aamir Khan: Actors Who Fell Prey To Deepfake Videos During Elections

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During the upcoming elections in India, several Bollywood actors, including Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan, have been victims of deepfake videos. These manipulated clips falsely depict them endorsing political parties, prompting legal actions and public clarifications regarding their authenticity.
- 01Ranveer Singh's deepfake video falsely criticized the government during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- 02Aamir Khan's fake video led to an FIR against an impersonator for promoting a political party.
- 03Ashutosh Rana expressed concerns about the potential for character assassination through deepfake technology.
- 04Allu Arjun's manipulated video falsely suggested his entry into politics, using old footage from a parade.
- 05Other actors like Rashmika Mandanna and Katrina Kaif have also faced deepfake incidents, though not politically motivated.
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As India prepares for elections in four states including West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, several Bollywood actors have fallen victim to deepfake videos. In 2024, a viral deepfake featuring Ranveer Singh falsely depicted him criticizing the government and urging voters to support a cause called 'Nayay' (justice). Singh responded to the incident, warning his followers about the dangers of deepfakes. Similarly, Aamir Khan was targeted by a fake video promoting a political party, prompting the Mumbai police to register an FIR against the impersonator. Khan clarified that he has never endorsed any political party in his career. Ashutosh Rana also experienced a deepfake incident, expressing concern over the potential for character assassination through such technology. Additionally, a manipulated video of Allu Arjun misled viewers into believing he was entering politics, though it was actually old footage from a 2022 parade in New York City. Other actors, including Rashmika Mandanna and Katrina Kaif, have also encountered deepfake videos, but their cases were not linked to political endorsements.
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The spread of deepfake videos can mislead voters and damage the reputations of public figures, affecting public perception during crucial election periods.
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