Mumbai: Actor Shalini Pandey has spoken out against a fake AI-generated video featuring her, calling the misuse of technology “deeply disturbing” and strongly condemning the incident.
The actor urged people not to share or engage with such content, highlighting the growing misuse of artificial intelligence to target individuals, especially women.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Shalini said, “I want to address a fake AI-generated video of me that is currently being circulated online. The video is completely fabricated and does not depict me. It is deeply disturbing to see technology being misused in this way to target and harm individuals, especially women.”
She added, “I strongly condemn this kind of abuse and believe this kind of misuse of technology should never be normalised. If you come across this video, please do not share, forward, download, or engage with it. Instead, please report it immediately. I request everyone to be responsible and mindful, and help stop its circulation rather than giving it further reach. Thank you!”
Several Indian celebrities have faced deepfake incidents in the past, including Rashmika Mandanna, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh and Sachin Tendulkar.
Earlier this month, Mrunal Thakur also spoke out against the misuse of AI technology and warned those creating deepfake content featuring her.
Calling such practices “illegal and unacceptable”, Mrunal stressed that people should be held accountable for using another person’s identity without their consent.
She warned, “Creating or sharing deepfake content using my likeness is illegal and unacceptable. Consider this your formal notice to stop immediately. Any further misuse of my identity will result in legal action.”
On the work front, Shalini made her acting debut with the 2017 Telugu hit Arjun Reddy, which brought her recognition. She later appeared in Mahanati, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Maharaj. She has also featured in Dabba Cartel and the Tamil film Idly Kadai.