New Delhi [India], March 2: Actress Vidya Balan has expressed her firm opposition to the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) after discovering that a deepfake video featuring her is circulating online. The ‘Kahaani’ actress took to Instagram to inform her followers about the manipulated content and clarify that she had no involvement with it.
In her post, Vidya shared the deepfake video along with a statement, saying, “There are multiple videos currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp, which appear to feature me. However, I want to clarify that the videos are AI-generated and inauthentic.”
She emphasized that she did not create or distribute the video, nor does she endorse its content in any way. “Any claims made in the videos should not be attributed to me, as it does not reflect my views or work,” she added. Vidya also urged her fans to be cautious and verify information before sharing such content, stating, “I urge everyone to verify information before sharing and be cautious of misleading AI-generated content.”
Deepfake technology, which allows for the creation of realistic yet fabricated videos, has been increasingly used to target celebrities. Other notable Indian film personalities such as Rashmika Mandanna, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Aamir Khan, and Ranveer Singh have also been victims of similar manipulations in the past.
On the professional front, Vidya Balan was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, alongside Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri. Released during Diwali last year, the film was a major box-office success.