Mrunal Thakur warns against deepfake misuse, says legal action will follow
Mumbai, August 4
Actress Mrunal Thakur has issued a stern warning against the misuse of her identity through deepfake content.
The actress, on Tuesday, stated that anyone creating or sharing such material using her 'likeness' could face legal consequences.
Taking to her social media account, the actress shared a strongly worded note addressing the growing issue of AI-generated fake content.
The note read, "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."
The actress has, however, not specified which particular deepfake content or account prompted her latest warning.
Talking about the actress, she recently was in news for her dance performance at a friend's wedding, that took the internet by storm.
On the work front, Mrunal had began her acting career with the television show, Kumkum Bhagya before making a successful transition to films.
She was seen essaying the role of Bulbul, the younger sister of the lead, Sriti Jha in the show.
After making her switch to Bollywood, she went on to receive good reviews for her performances in her movies such as such as Love Sonia, Super 30, Batla House, Sita Ramam, Hi Nanna, The Family Star and Son of Sardaar 2 amongst others.
Mrunal was last seen in the movie, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai which also starred Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde.
The movie marked the last directorial of ace filmmaker David Dhawan. He had announced the project to be his last at the trailer launch of the movie.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's great to see Indian celebrities taking a proactive stance on this issue. Deepfake technology has become so advanced that even tech-savvy people can be fooled. Mrunal's warning is smart - it's not just about protecting her image, but also about setting a legal precedent for others in the industry.
This is so important! Deepfakes are not just about celebrities - regular people get affected too. I remember reading about a woman in Kerala whose face was used in fake videos. It's scary how technology can ruin someone's life. Mrunal's warning shows she cares about the impact this can have beyond herself.
While I understand the concern, I hope the legal system actually has the mechanisms to deal with such cases quickly. India's cyber laws need to evolve at the same pace as technology. It's one thing to warn about legal action, but another to actually get a conviction in a reasonable time frame.
Yaar, this is a serious issue. These AI tools are getting cheaper and easier to use. Just last week, someone sent me a WhatsApp forward with a fake video of a famous cricket player - it looked so real! I think all celebrities should follow Mrunal's example and put out such warnings. Better safe than sorry!
I really appreciate how Mrunal handled this - direct and firm without being dramatic. Also loved her journey from TV's Kumkum Bhagya to films. She's always conducted herself with grace. Hopefully other actors take similar steps. Deepfake misuse is a violation of dignity, not just for celebs but for everyone.
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