Rashmika Mandanna Viral Deepfake Video: Why Deepfakes Are Worrying Everyone

Bollywood celebrities demand action against the misuse of technology.

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Rashmika Mandanna Viral video: In a shocking incident, a fake video featuring popular South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna surfaced on social media, raising concerns about the misuse of technology. The video, initially posted by British-Indian social media personality Zara Patel on October 9, has gone viral, amassing over 18 million views. Fact-check journalist Abhishek Kumar confirmed the video as a deepfake, sparking outrage and demands for immediate action.

Expressing her distress, Rashmika Mandanna took to Instagram to share her concerns about the alarming misuse of technology. The actress, known for her roles in films like "Pushpa," "Mission Majnu," and "Animal," emphasised the need for urgent community action to address this issue. She highlighted the vulnerability of individuals, particularly young students, to such malicious activities.

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"I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the fake video of me being spread online. Something like this is honestly extremely scary, not only for me but also for each one of us who is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused," Mandanna expressed on her Instagram post.

I feel really hurt to share this and have to talk about the deepfake video of me being spread online.

Something like this is honestly, extremely scary not only for me, but also for each one of us who today is vulnerable to so much harm because of how technology is being misused.…

— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) November 6, 2023

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan also voiced his concern over the incident, demanding immediate legal and regulatory measures to combat deepfakes in India. He emphasised the urgency of creating a robust framework to prevent the proliferation of such deceptive content, which could potentially harm the reputation and safety of individuals.

yes this is a strong case for legal https://t.co/wHJl7PSYPN

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 5, 2023

Experts and activists have joined the chorus of voices calling for action against deepfakes, stressing the importance of public awareness and education about the dangers of manipulated content. The incident involving Rashmika Mandanna serves as a stark reminder of the need for stringent laws and technological safeguards to protect individuals from digital impersonation and cyber threats.

As the nation grapples with the implications of this incident, the urgent call for legal action resonates across the Bollywood industry and beyond. The incident has sparked a nationwide debate on the ethical use of technology and the measures needed to safeguard individuals from the growing menace of fake videos.

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