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.”