Actress Mrunal Thakur has strongly reacted to the growing misuse of artificial intelligence and deepfake content. The actress took to social media to warn people against creating or sharing fake content using her image. The actress, on Tuesday, stated that anyone creating or sharing such material using her ‘likeness’ could face legal consequences.Taking to her social media account, the actress shared a strongly worded note addressing the growing issue of AI-generated fake content.The note read, “Creating or sharing deepfake content using my likeness is illegal and unacceptable. Consider this your formal notice to stop immediately. Any further misuse of my identity will result in legal action.”Although Mrunal did not reveal which deepfake video or account led to her statement, she made it clear that her warning applies to anyone creating or spreading such content.Talking about the actress, she recently was in news for her dance performance at a friend’s wedding, that took the internet by storm.On the work front, Mrunal had began her acting career with the television show, ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ before making a successful transition to films.She was seen essaying the role of Bulbul, the younger sister of the lead, Sriti Jha in the show.After making her switch to Bollywood, she went on to receive good reviews for her performances in her movies such as such as ‘Love Sonia’, ‘Super 30’, ‘Batla House’, ‘Sita Ramam’, ‘Hi Nanna’, ‘The Family Star’ and ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ amongst others. She was also seen making a special apperance in Nag Ashwin’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’.Mrunal was last seen in ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, which also starred Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde. The film marked the final directorial venture of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, who had announced during the trailer launch that it would be his last film as a director.Murnal Thakur is also linked to be playing a key role in Allu Arjun’s upcoming grand sci-fi film, ‘Raaka’ with ‘Jawan’ director Atlee. However, no official statement has been made by the makers or the actress.
Mrunal Thakur issues legal warning over deepfakes; says, ‘Any further misuse of my identity will result in legal action’ |