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  • Fake videos of Bollywood stars stir up election worries in India

    Fake videos of Bollywood stars stir up election worries in India

    In some fake videos spreading widely on the internet, two top Bollywood actors from India are shown speaking out against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They’re asking people to support the opposition Congress party in the current general election. In one video, Aamir Khan talks for about 30 seconds, and in another, Ranveer Singh speaks for about 41 seconds. They say Modi didn’t fulfill his promises during his time as prime minister and didn’t solve important economic problems.

    The fake videos made by artificial intelligence show the symbol and slogan of the Congress party at the end. The slogan is “Vote for Justice, Vote for Congress.” These videos have been watched more than half a million times on social media since last week, according to Reuters.

    The spread of these videos shows how AI-generated content could affect the huge Indian election that began last Friday and will go on until June. AI, or artificial intelligence, creating fake videos, called deepfakes, are becoming more common in elections worldwide.

    Since 2019, in India, there’s been a big shift towards using WhatsApp and Facebook for campaigning. This year’s general election, where Modi is likely to win a third term, marks the first time AI is being used in Indian elections.

    A spokesperson for the Congress party named Sujata Paul shared actor Ranveer Singh’s video with her 16,000 followers on a platform called X on April 17. By Saturday afternoon, her post had been shared 2,900 times, liked 8,700 times, and viewed 438,000 times. Paul told Reuters on the phone that she knew the video was labeled as “manipulated media” by X, but she didn’t want to remove it. When she posted it, she thought the person in the video looked like Singh, and she thought it was ‘creative’.

    The post disappeared from X on Sunday, shortly after Reuters asked Congress’ social media head for comments, but received no response. Both actors have said the videos are fake. Facebook, X, and at least eight fact-checking websites have also confirmed they’re altered or manipulated, which Reuters verified too.

    Aamir Khan was worried about the viral “fake” video, and Ranveer Singh is planning to sue the account that originally released the video. Singh’s team is investigating, said a spokesperson for both actors. Singh warned on X on Friday: “Be careful of deepfakes, friends.”

  • Curious About Feroze Khan and this Bollywood star’s story?

    Curious About Feroze Khan and this Bollywood star’s story?

    Popular Pakistani actor Feroze Khan, who faced controversy over domestic violence allegations last year, has exciting news for his fans. He recently announced the launch of a new feature film on Instagram, sharing a photo and video alongside Indian actress and model Gathika Tiwari.

    In the caption, Feroze revealed that Tiwari will be starring alongside him in the upcoming film. The film will be directed by Zulfikar Ali, while Asad Mumtaz will be the DPO. Feroze also tagged Bilal Qureshi as the executive producer of the project.

    Feroze is trying to leave the controversies of the past behind him. He recently shared a video offering fans a sneak peek into the shooting of his new project. The actor is currently finishing ‘Lak Lag Gayi’ in London, and fans can catch him in the drama serial Khumar with actress Neelam Munir.

  • Anushka Sharma praises Virat Kohli

    Anushka Sharma praises Virat Kohli

    Bollywood Actor Anushka Sharma has penned an emotional note on Twitter for her star-crickter husband Virat Kohli after his impressive stint in the PakVsIndia T20 worldcup.

    An explosive half-century by Virat and a century stand with Hardik Pandya helped India defeat Pakistan by four wickets in their Group 2, Super 12 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

    Earlier this year, she wrote another message for Kohli, when he resigned from the Test captaincy after a series defeat in South Africa.

    Taking to Instagram, Anushka shared two beautiful pictures of Virat and herself. “I remember the day in 2014 when you told me that you have been made the captain as MS had decided to retire from test cricket. I remember MS, you & I having a chat later that day & him joking about how quickly your beard will start turning grey. We all had a good laugh about it. Since that day, I’ve seen more than just your beard turning grey. I’ve seen growth. Immense growth. Around you & within you. And yes, I am very proud of your growth as the captain of the Indian National Cricket team & what achievements the team had under your leadership. But I’m more proud of the growth you achieved within you,” she wrote about Virat’s growth after becoming the captain of Indian cricket team.

    Sharma’s note turned heartwarming as she hinted that all wasn’t right in Kohli’s decision to step down after India’s recent Test series loss against South Africa.

    “In 2014 we were so young & naive. Thinking that just good intentions, positive drive & motives can take you ahead in life. They definitely do but, not without challenges. A lot of these challenges that you faced were not always on the field. But then, this is life right? It tests you in places where you least expect it to but where you need it the most,” Sharma wrote.

    The “Pari” actor added that she was proud of Kohli for not allowing this to come in the way of his “good intentions”, stating that he led by example and gave it his all, for the love for the game “to the extent that after some losses I’ve sat next to you with tears in your eyes, while you wondered if there’s still something more you could have done.”

    Sharma continued that this was an ethic that Kohli expected from everyone involved as well. “You’ve been unconventional & straightforward. Pretence is your foe & this is what makes you great in my eyes & the eyes of your admirers. Because underneath all this were your pure, unadulterated intentions always. And not everyone will be able to truly understand that,” she wrote.

    Admitting that Kohli wasn’t without flaws himself, one of which has been a quick tempered demeanor that has been often written about in the media, she added: “What you did was to always stand up for doing the right thing, the harder thing, always! You held on to nothing with greed, not even this position & I know that. Because when one holds on to something so tightly they limit themselves & you, my love, are limitless. Our daughter will see the learning of these 7 years in the father that you are to her.”

    Sharma’s emotional statement comes at a time when many are questioning whether all was well between Kohli and the administration that led to his sudden decision to step down.

    Several cricketing greats, from Ravi Shastri to Sachin Tendulkar, have lauded Kohli as one of India’s best skippers, with a track record to prove, and many Bollywood stars have also come out in support for the former captain.

    While many celebs showered their love on Anushka’s post.

    Actor Vivek Anand Oberoi also lauded Kohli for his leadership. “It’s been a phenomenal journey to being the world’s #1 test team & making winning series overseas a wonderful habit, but as they say, all good things come to an end. Here’s to you Captain King Kohli, take a bow & now unleash your bat without the extra weight & flyy,” posted Oberoi.

    Arjun Rampal also chimed in to write: “Why yaar [friend]? @imVkohli you are an amazing captain and have served our nation so well. You have many many more years of cricket in you and a captains mind. I do hope this decision is short lived. Yet, one respects your decision. Thank you for all the incredible memories. #ViratKohli.”

    Earlier, Kohli posted a statement on social media announcing that he was stepping down as Test captain.

  • ‘Iski aukat dekho, B-grade actor’: Kangana Ranaut slams Taapsee Pannu

    ‘Iski aukat dekho, B-grade actor’: Kangana Ranaut slams Taapsee Pannu

    Taapsee Pannu recently said that she does not miss Kangana’s presence on Twitter as the latter does not hold any relevance in her life. The Gangster actress blasted Taapsee in her answer.

    Read more – Kangana Ranaut is ‘eagerly waiting to be banned’ by Instagram

    Kangana penned down a long note and said, “She calls producers and begs Kangana ji ne kuch chhoda hai toh mujhe dedo please, aur aaj iski aukat dekho, jo kabhi gareeb producer ki Kangana kehlane mein bhi proud feel karti thi… aaj mujhe he irrelevant keh rahi hai ha ha insaan aur uski fitrat ajeeb hai (she calls producers and begs them to give her films that I turned down, and look at her today. She was once proud to be called the Kangana for poor producers and today, she calls me irrelevant. Haha, people and their strange nature) anyway all the best with your film girl @tapaseepannu try promoting it without my name”.

    In another post, The Queen actress further added: “I don’t mind B grade actors using my name or style or interviews or general career strategies to promote themselves or their careers. Of course, they will use my name growing up in the industry I was also inspired by those who made it before me but I never disrespected them always showed immense respect for those who inspired me like Vaijantimala ji, Waheeda Ji and Sridevi Ji. Magar doosre ke sar pe paon rakh kar upar chadhne ki koshish karne wale ko uski aukaat dikhana zaruri hai. Good Morning to all.”

  • Mumbai police files case against Kangana Ranaut for copyright violation

    Author of the book Didda: The Warrior Queen of Kashmir, Ashish Kaul has accused Kangana Ranaut of copyright violations and approached a local court in this regard after which a case has been filed against the actor by Mumbai police.

    According to a report in Gulf News, Kaul has accused Ranaut of copying content from his book for her film Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda without permission, claiming that he has exclusive copyrights to the life story of Didda, the Princess of Lohar (Poonch) and the queen of Kashmir.

    As per the complaint, the author had sent an email about the storyline of his book to Kangana, and she used some part of the story in a tweet while announcing her movie without his permission.

    “Is it believable by any stretch of imagination that a story and a book are being usurped by a renowned actor- turned-social activist?” said the writer.

    Kangana is also facing police cases in Mumbai over her allegedly provocative tweets.

    Read more – Kangana defines ‘porn singer’ for Ali Gul Pir

    This is not the first time, Kangana has made it to the news for the wrong reasons. She recently had a meltdown after Rihanna extended her support for the farmers’ protest in India.