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Shalini Pandey Denounces Fake AI-Generated Video Circulating on Social Media

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Shalini Pandey Denounces Fake AI-Generated Video Circulating on Social Media

Analysed 31 Aug 2026·4 sources analysed·Entertainment
Shalini Pandey Denounces Fake AI-Generated Video Circulating on Social MediaPreviousNext

Shalini Pandey has addressed a viral video falsely depicting her topless, clarifying it is an AI-generated deepfake and does not show her. She condemned the misuse of technology to harm individuals, especially women, and urged social media users not to share, download, or engage with the video. Pandey called for responsible behavior and reporting of such content to prevent its spread, emphasizing that creating or sharing deepfake content is illegal and unacceptable.

Sentiment
44%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 35/100.

Outlets measured: news18, hindustantimes, hindustantimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 31 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (44/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 31 Aug, 09:57 am. Other outlets followed.

31 Aug, 09:57 am4 sources · 60 min31 Aug, 10:57 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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  1. 1
    freepressjournal31 Aug, 09:57 am
    'It Is Deeply Disturbing...': Arjun Reddy Actress Shalini Pandey Reveals Viral Video Is AI-Generated; Urges Not To Share Or Download
  2. 2
    hindustantimes31 Aug, 10:03 am
    Shalini Pandey reacts to viral video of her on social media, calls it "AI generated": 'I condemn this kind of abuse'
  3. 3
    hindustantimes31 Aug, 10:33 am
    Shalini Pandey speaks out against 'deeply disturbing' AI video featuring her: 'I strongly condemn this kind of abuse'
  4. 4
    news1831 Aug, 10:57 am
    Shalini Pandey Slams 'Fake, AI-Generated' Video Of Her Circulating On Social Media: 'Deeply Disturbing'

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
31 Aug 2026
Key entities
Shalini PandeySocial mediaShaliniInstagramArjun SarjaViral videoViral phenomenonKetu (mythology)Artificial intelligenceDeepfakeIndian peopleRashmika Mandanna