Veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has become a victim of the dark side of artificial intelligence after a fake, AI-generated video started circulating widely online, falsely falsifying one of his statements. The fabricated clip shows a computer-generated image of Akhtar wearing Cap And claiming that he has “turned to God”, a statement the songstress has categorically denied.

Describing the video as “nonsense”, Akhtar strongly condemned the misuse of technology and warned of legal consequences. The clip is not only misleading but is also damaging his reputation and credibility, he said, adding that he is seriously considering contacting cyber police to trace the people behind the fake content.

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The post immediately attracted attention, reigniting concerns over how easily artificial intelligence could be misused to misrepresent public figures. Many fans and industry colleagues expressed concern over the growing threat of deepfakes and urged authorities to take quick and strict action.

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Akhtar’s case is part of a larger, disturbing trend. In recent months, several celebrities have been flagged as examples of deepfake videos, morphed images and fabricated audio clips misusing their identities. Many have been forced to seek legal recourse to protect their image and personal beliefs.

Questions have also been raised on the timing of the fake video. This came to light when Akhtar participated in a public discussion on Gaza, God and justice with Islamic scholar Mufti Shamli Nadvi, sparking speculation of a deliberate attempt to distort his views through doctored content.