Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Javed Akhtar Denounces AI-Generated Deepfake Video
Javed Akhtar, a famous writer and lyricist, found out that someone made a fake video of him using AI.
In the video, his face is used to show him wearing a skullcap and saying he has 'turned to God.'
Javed Akhtar was very upset about this and called the video 'rubbish.'
He wrote a long post on social media to tell everyone that the video is not real and that it is hurting his good name.
He plans to go to the cyber police to find out who made the fake video and take action against them.
This issue came up after a recent public debate he had about whether God exists, which got a lot of attention online.
Some people liked the debate, while others had different opinions.
Javed Akhtar is known for his secular views and has two famous children, Farhan and Zoya Akhtar.
Javed Akhtar discovered an AI-generated deepfake video of him circulating online.
The video shows him wearing a skullcap and proclaiming he had 'turned to God,' which he called 'rubbish.'
He expressed his concerns on social media, stating that the video is damaging his reputation.
Javed Akhtar plans to file a complaint with the cyber police to identify the culprit.
He emphasized that the video is not real and is being used to misrepresent him.
- Who
- Javed Akhtar
- What
- AI-generated deepfake video of him circulating online
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Social media
- Why
- To damage his reputation and credibility
- Person Involved
- Javed Akhtar
- Issue
- AI-generated deepfake video
- Platform
- Social media
- Action Taken
- Planning to file a cyber complaint
- Impact
- Damaging reputation and credibility
- Recent Event
- Public debate on 'Does God Exist?'
- Debate Participants
- Javed Akhtar and Mufti Shamail Nadwi
- Debate Venue
- Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
Sources
Javed Akhtar Plans To File Cyber Complaint As AI-Generated Video Of Him In Topi Goes Viral: It’s Rubbish
Javed Akhtar To File Cyber Complaint Over Fake AI Video: 'It Is Rubbish'
Javed Akhtar Warns Of Action Against Creators For Making Deepfake Video
'I Have Turned To God...': Javed Akhtar's AI-Generated Video With A Topi Goes Viral; Writer Plans To Take Legal Action
नए साल पर क्यों भड़के जावेद अख्तर? बोले- 'ये बकवास है'
It's rubbish! Javed Akhtar slams AI video of him wearing a skull cap, warns of legal action
Javed Akhtar Considers To Report Against His AI Generated Video