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FactCheck: Viral Shah Rukh Khan Video on Saudi Arabia Death Sentence Is AI‑Generated
✍️ FACTLY
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:18 PM
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A video circulating online that shows Shah Rukh Khan criticizing Saudi Arabia over Baljinder Singh’s death sentence has been debunked by Factly as an AI‑manipulated clip.
A clip that appeared on social media purporting to show Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan addressing Saudi authorities over the death sentence of Indian national Baljinder Singh has been confirmed as a fake by the fact‑checking portal Factly. The video, which was widely shared across WhatsApp and other platforms, was produced using deep‑fake technology and contains no trace of an actual interview or press conference.
Factly’s investigation revealed that the audio and visual elements were stitched from unrelated footage and that the voice used in the clip does not match Shah Rukh Khan’s recorded voice. No official statements from the actor’s management or the Indian Embassy in Riyadh corroborate the existence of such a conversation.
The portal urged users to verify sources before sharing content and highlighted the growing risk of AI‑generated videos being used to spread misinformation. Factly also noted that the video’s rapid spread coincided with heightened media attention on Baljinder Singh’s case, a factor that may have contributed to its virality.
Authorities in both India and Saudi Arabia have not issued any statements regarding the video, and the incident has not led to any diplomatic action. Factly’s report serves as a reminder of the importance of media literacy in the age of synthetic media.
Factly’s investigation revealed that the audio and visual elements were stitched from unrelated footage and that the voice used in the clip does not match Shah Rukh Khan’s recorded voice. No official statements from the actor’s management or the Indian Embassy in Riyadh corroborate the existence of such a conversation.
The portal urged users to verify sources before sharing content and highlighted the growing risk of AI‑generated videos being used to spread misinformation. Factly also noted that the video’s rapid spread coincided with heightened media attention on Baljinder Singh’s case, a factor that may have contributed to its virality.
Authorities in both India and Saudi Arabia have not issued any statements regarding the video, and the incident has not led to any diplomatic action. Factly’s report serves as a reminder of the importance of media literacy in the age of synthetic media.