Hyderabad: A recent deepfake video surfaced online featuring actor Ranveer Singh expressing criticism towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The manipulated clip circulated widely, showcasing Singh denouncing the ruling party's insensitivity towards the public's struggles and unemployment crisis in the nation. Responding to the viral deepfake, Ranveer Singh has now reacted on the matter.
The AI-generated video displayed the actor lending support to a specific political group. Originally filmed during Singh's recent trip to Varanasi, where he shared his profound visit to the sacred city, the content was distorted to convey a different narrative.
Taking to his Instagram Story, Ranveer cautioned his followers to be wary of deepfake technology, writing, "Deepfake se bacho dostonnnn (Beware of deepfake, friends)." (sic)
Ranveer Singh embarked on a Varanasi trip accompanied by Kriti Sanon for a fashion show. Prior to the event, the duo paid their visit to the Vishwanath temple and shared their spiritual experiences.
The manipulated video showcased Singh seemingly endorsing a political faction in anticipation of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
In a similar vein, Aamir Khan also faced the brunt of deepfakes when a fabricated video of him supporting a political party gained traction.
Denouncing the video as spurious, the superstar lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell of the Mumbai Police. Reports reveal that the deceptive video was crafted using AI technology, extracted from Khan's prior involvement in Satyameva Jayate, a show he hosted nearly a decade ago.
Meanwhile, in terms of Singh's professional endeavours, his recent appearance was in 'Rocky Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'. He is set to assume the iconic 'Don' mantle following the legacy of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in an upcoming project featuring Kiara Advani as the female lead. The movie will be helmed by Farhan Akhtar.
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