Bollywood star Vidya Balan has issued a public warning after some AI-generated deepfake videos of her went viral, Indian media reports.
As several fake videos of the Dirty Picture actress circulated online, Vidya Balan swiftly set the record straight."
Taking to Instagram, she shared the clip with a big ‘Scam Alert’ warning, making sure everyone knew it was fake.
Balan urged her fans and the public to verify information before sharing such content.
She said: “There are multiple videos currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp, which appear to feature me. However, I want to clarify that the videos are AI-generated and inauthentic. I have no involvement in its creation or dissemination, nor do I endorse its content in any way."
She added: “Any claims made in the videos should not be attributed to me, as it does not reflect my views or work. I urge everyone to verify information before sharing and be cautious of misleading AI-generated content."
This incident follows a similar case involving Rashmika Mandanna, who recently made headlines when a manipulated video of her went viral. Other stars, including Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, and even cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, have also fallen victim to such digital deception.