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Celebs Unite Against AI Misuse: Salman Khan Demands Strict Laws, Others Share Deepfake Horrors
- •Celebrities like Salman Khan, Shalini Pandey, and Mrunal Thakur are speaking out against the misuse of AI to create fake images, videos, and voice clips without consent.
- •Salman Khan addressed AI-generated videos on Bigg Boss 20, calling for strict laws and censorship after experiencing fake content himself, and previously took legal action in 2025.
- •Shalini Pandey and Mrunal Thakur issued strong warnings after fake AI-generated videos and deepfakes featuring them circulated online in 2026, with both threatening legal action.
- •Rashmika Mandanna described her deepfake experience in November 2023 as
- •extremely scary
- •and urged community action against identity theft.
- •Ranveer Singh warned followers with
- •Deepfake se bacho doston
- •after an AI-generated video in April 2024 made it appear he was expressing political views, while Sreeleela called for an end to
- •AI-generated nonsense
- •in 2025.
Key Questions Answered
During Bigg Boss 20, Salman Khan called for strict laws, social media censorship, and prison sentences for creators of unauthorized AI-generated content. Having previously approached the Delhi High Court in 2025 over persona misuse, he stated his intention to address the issue very seriously.
Mrunal Thakur issued a strong warning in 2026 describing viral AI deepfakes of her image as illegal and unacceptable. She stated that anyone using her name, face, voice, or identity without permission would face legal consequences and be held accountable.
Rashmika Mandanna spoke out on Instagram in November 2023 after a deepfake video featuring her went viral. She described the experience as extremely scary and emphasized the urgent need for a community response against identity theft.
