&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Mrunal Thakur raises alarm over AI deepfakes, calls them 'illegal and unacceptable'")
Joining celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Varun Dhawan, actress Mrunal Thakur has become the latest target of AI-generated deepfakes. Condemning the misuse of technology, Thakur strongly criticized the online circulation of fabricated content, labeling it "illegal and unacceptable." She warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone creating or sharing fake media featuring her likeness.
Mrunal Thakur warns against deepfakes
At midnight on August 4, the Dacoit actress took to Instagram to share a stern warning against those responsible for creating and circulating deepfake content of hers. Addressing the growing misuse of AI-generated content, Thakur wrote, "Creating or sharing deepfake content using my likeness is illegal and unacceptable."
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Mrunal Thakur's Instagram story Photograph: (Instagram)
She further explained that strong legal action would be taken if the act wasn't stopped immediately. She said, “Consider this your formal notice to stop immediately. Any further misuse of my identity will result in legal action.”
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Several Bollywood stars have taken legal action against the misuse of their names, voices, images, and likenesses by artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and voice cloning. The list includes Anil Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan, Preity Zinta, Rashmika Mandanna, and many more. These stars approached the courts and raised the alarm over the unauthorised use of their images and voices, amid growing concerns about AI-driven identity theft.
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Mrunal Thakur's work front
Mrunal Thakur was last seen in Dacoit and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which received mixed reactions from audiences and did not do well at the box office. She is also reportedly attached to the much-anticipated action drama Raaka, directed by Atlee Kumar. She will star alongside a star-studded ensemble, including Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone.
