New Delhi, Jan 2: Veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned a circulating AI-generated video showing him wearing a skull cap and allegedly claiming that he had “turned to God.” The video, which went viral on social media, is completely fake, he clarified.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Akhtar called the clip “rubbish” and warned followers not to believe or share such misleading content. He explained that the images and words in the video were computer generated and aimed at spreading lies about him.
“I am seriously considering legal action,” Akhtar said, adding that he may approach cyber police and initiate court proceedings against the creators of the fake video. He also cautioned that forwarding such misleading content could have legal consequences.
The fake video appeared shortly after Akhtar participated in a public debate titled “Does God Exist?” at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi, alongside Islamic scholar Mufti Shamail Nadwi. Observers suggest the timing of the clip is linked to his appearance at the debate.
Javed Akhtar’s statement comes amid growing concerns over the misuse of AI in creating manipulated videos that misrepresent public figures and spread misinformation online.