Actor Ranveer Singh has issued a cautionary message to his fans after a deepfake video featuring him went viral. This incident comes in the wake of actor Aamir Khan also confronting a similar deepfake video, highlighting the growing menace of digital manipulation in the entertainment industry.
Ranveer Singh recently took to his Instagram story to warn his followers about deepfake videos. The video in question purportedly showed him expressing political views, but it was later revealed to be an AI-generated voice clone overlaying genuine footage from an interview during his Varanasi visit. Singh’s message, “Deepfake se bacho doston (Friends, beware of deepfakes),” underscores the need for vigilance against such deceptive practices.
During his visit to Varanasi, Ranveer Singh participated as the showstopper for fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s open-air fashion show by the Ganga. He praised the city’s infrastructure improvements and shared his spiritual experience, contrasting the authenticity of his genuine statements with the fabricated deepfake video.
In the realm of cinema, Ranveer Singh is set to reprise his role as Simmba in Rohit Shetty’s cop drama ‘Singham Again,’ featuring an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Additionally, he will headline Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3,’ scheduled for release next year, marking his continued presence in high-profile Bollywood ventures.
Ranveer Singh’s encounter with a deepfake video serves as a reminder of the challenges posed by digital manipulation in the entertainment industry. His timely warning emphasizes the importance of skepticism and caution in consuming online content, especially as advancements in AI continue to blur the lines between reality and fiction.
Sources By Agencies