Vidya Balan’s AI-generated fake video circulates online, issues alert

Bollywood actor Vidya Balan is the latest victim of an AI-generated deepfake video. She shared a note on social media, warning fans about her AI-generated videos, which have also been circulating on WhatsApp. She stated that anything being said in the videos "should not be attributed to her."

In the video, Vidya Balan is heard saying, "Hey, main hoon aap sabki favourite Vidya Balan... (I am your favourite Vidya Balan)." However, the Parineeta actor warned her fans about it being fake by placing a large ‘Scam Alert’ stamp on it. The lip movements in the video also suggest it is fabricated.

Sharing a short clip from the fake video, Vidya wrote on Instagram, "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."

Before Vidya, several other Indian actors fell prey to deepfake videos, including Rashmika Mandanna, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh, and Aamir Khan.