Sources close to Akshay said that the actor is extremely upset with his identity being misused and has instructed his team to deal with the matter using all legal remedies available.
हाल ही में भारत की नागरिकता लिए अक्षय कुमार बने डीपफेक का शिकार, करेंगे कानूनी कार्रवाई
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has now come under the target of deepfake scandal. In the video released online, the superstar is seen promoting a game application. Sources close to Akshay Kumar said that a complaint has been filed for misuse of the actor’s identity in a false advertisement and legal action is being taken.
In the AI generated video released on social media, Akshay is seen saying, “Do you also like to play? I recommend you to download this application and try Aviator game. It is a worldwide popular slot which is played by everyone here. Plays. We are not playing against the casino but against other players.
Sources close to the actor said that the video of Akshay Kumar promoting the gaming application is fake and he has not made any such advertisement. Sources said Akshay is extremely upset with his identity being misused and has instructed his team to deal with the matter using all legal remedies available.
Sources said, “Akshay has never been involved in promoting any such activity. The source of this video is being investigated and legal action is underway for misusing the actor’s identity for false advertising. This fake A cyber complaint has been filed against the social media handle and company for creating and promoting the video.”
Earlier, deep fake videos of celebrities like actress Rashmika Mandanna, Nora Fatehi, Katrina Kaif, Kajol and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar have gone viral on the internet. These days Akshay is preparing for the release of ‘Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan’. He also has films like ‘Sky Force’, ‘Singham Again’, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, ‘Hera Pheri 3’ and ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat’ in his kitty.