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Mrunal Thakur Issues Legal Warning Over AI Deepfake Misuse
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 03:33 PM
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Actress Mrunal Thakur has cautioned that the creation and spread of AI-generated deepfake videos of her could lead to legal action, urging the public to halt such activities immediately.
Actress Mrunal Thakur has publicly warned that the use of artificial‑intelligence technology to create deepfake videos featuring her likeness could result in legal consequences. She urged anyone involved in producing or sharing such content to stop immediately.
The warning comes amid growing concerns in India about the misuse of deepfake technology for defamation, misinformation, and privacy violations. Experts say that unauthorized deepfakes can damage reputations and spread false narratives.
In a statement that echoed her earlier social‑media posts, Thakur said, “Stop immediately,” stressing that the law now provides clearer avenues for victims of digital impersonation to seek redress.
Law enforcement agencies have begun to investigate several reported cases of deepfake content involving public figures, and the actress’s call for action aligns with the broader push for stronger regulatory measures against AI‑generated misinformation.
The warning comes amid growing concerns in India about the misuse of deepfake technology for defamation, misinformation, and privacy violations. Experts say that unauthorized deepfakes can damage reputations and spread false narratives.
In a statement that echoed her earlier social‑media posts, Thakur said, “Stop immediately,” stressing that the law now provides clearer avenues for victims of digital impersonation to seek redress.
Law enforcement agencies have begun to investigate several reported cases of deepfake content involving public figures, and the actress’s call for action aligns with the broader push for stronger regulatory measures against AI‑generated misinformation.