
Screenwriter Javed Akhtar is taking legal action against a deepfake video circulating online that falsely depicts him converting to God. Akhtar clarified on X that the computer-generated clip is "rubbish" and is considering reporting it to cyber police for damaging his reputation. The video emerged following a public debate he participated in regarding the existence of God, which sparked widespread online discussion.
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