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Manoj Bajpayee petitions Delhi High Court over alleged AI misuse of his image, voice
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 06:08 AM
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Actor Manoj Bajpayee has approached the Delhi High Court, claiming his photograph, voice and AI‑generated likeness are being used without permission.
Manoj Bajpayee, noted for his work in Hindi cinema, filed a petition in the Delhi High Court alleging that his image, voice and a digitally created identity have been employed without his consent. The actor's legal team contended that the unauthorized use exploits emerging AI technologies to fabricate content that could mislead the public.
The filing seeks an injunction to stop further exploitation and requests the court to direct the alleged perpetrators to delete existing material. It also asks for damages for the alleged infringement of his personal and intellectual property rights.
The case highlights growing concerns in India over the misuse of deep‑fake and AI tools, especially when public figures are involved. Legal experts note that existing copyright and personality rights statutes may need clarification to address such technology‑driven violations.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing to examine the merits of Bajpayee's claim, with the actor urging swift action to protect his reputation and prevent potential fraud.
If the court rules in his favour, it could set a precedent for how Indian law tackles AI‑generated impersonations of celebrities.
The filing seeks an injunction to stop further exploitation and requests the court to direct the alleged perpetrators to delete existing material. It also asks for damages for the alleged infringement of his personal and intellectual property rights.
The case highlights growing concerns in India over the misuse of deep‑fake and AI tools, especially when public figures are involved. Legal experts note that existing copyright and personality rights statutes may need clarification to address such technology‑driven violations.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing to examine the merits of Bajpayee's claim, with the actor urging swift action to protect his reputation and prevent potential fraud.
If the court rules in his favour, it could set a precedent for how Indian law tackles AI‑generated impersonations of celebrities.