Javed Akhtar condemned a deepfake video falsely showing him “turned to God,” calling it “rubbish.” He warned he may report the creators and those sharing it to cyber authorities, highlighting concerns over AI content misrepresentation
Javed Akhtar
Legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar has warned of legal action against those who have circulated a deepfake video of him showing that he has turned into God. Sharing a note on X (formerly Twitter), the veteran lyricist and poet condemned the video as “rubbish” and warned he may report it to cyber authorities.
Javed Akhtar warns action against fake AI video
On Thursday, Javed Akhtar took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a long note in which he spoke about the alleged video and issued clarification. He wrote, “A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer-generated picture with a topi on my head claiming that ultimately I have turned to God. It is rubbish.”
He further mentioned, “I am seriously considering reporting this to the cyber police and ultimately dragging the person responsible for this fake news, and those few who forward it, to court for damaging my reputation and credibility.”
A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer generated picture with a topi on my head claiming that ultimately I have turned to God . It is rubbish . I am seriously considering to report this to the cyber police and ultimately dragged the person responsible for this…
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) January 1, 2026
The tweet quickly gained traction on social media, with many users expressing concern over how easily AI-generated content can misrepresent public figures. Several fans and colleagues extended their support to Akhtar.
About Javed Akhtar’s debate on God and justice
For those unaware, the AI-generated video of Javed Akhtar reportedly surfaced shortly after he participated in a public debate on Gaza, God, and justice. A few days ago, Javed Akhtar and Islamic scholar Mufti Shamail Nadwi engaged in a high-profile public debate in New Delhi titled Does God Exist?
Akhtar, well known for his secular and atheistic views, challenged traditional theistic arguments, raising questions about faith, evidence, and reason. Mufti Nadwi, educated in classical Islamic scholarship, defended theistic positions, grounding his arguments in logic, philosophical reasoning, and theological premises. The exchange quickly went viral online, drawing sharp reactions across social media and commentary platforms from believers, agnostics, and secular thinkers alike. Some viewers hailed the mufti’s rebuttals as persuasive and applauded his delivery, while others felt Akhtar’s secular reasoning was compelling. The debate reignited broader conversations about faith, logic, and public discourse in India’s diverse society.
The issue of AI misuse in the entertainment industry has come into focus in recent times. Several celebrities have raised alarms over deepfake videos, morphed images, and fake audio clips. Some have even approached the high court to protect their personality rights.
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