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Ram Gopal Varma Calls for Arrest of Perpetrator in Janhvi Kapoor AI Video Scandal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:38 PM
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Director Ram Gopal Varma urged authorities to identify and arrest the person responsible for the AI‑generated video that allegedly featured actress Janhvi Kapoor, calling it a "smart" move.
An AI‑generated video depicting actress Janhvi Kapoor in a compromising situation has been circulating online, though no evidence links the actress to the footage. The clip, which was widely shared on social media, sparked outrage among fans and industry insiders. Director Ram Gopal Varma weighed in on the controversy, stating that the best approach is to identify and arrest the individual responsible for creating and distributing the deepfake. He emphasized that catching the perpetrator would serve as a deterrent against future misuse of the technology. The incident has reignited discussions about the legal and ethical challenges posed by deepfake content in India.