Ashutosh Rana Clarified Deepfake Video Controversy

Bollywood versatile actor Ashutosh Rana come forward clarifies ongoing controversy over alleged deepfake video supporting political party.

Actor revealed before entering into Entertainment Industry he was a politician, thats the reason”people start speculating that I would soon join the sansad (Parliament)”.

Clarifying about deepfake video actor interacting with India Today said AI can add a person’s face to any video, which may “even lead to your character assassination”. Well recently one article came forward which showcased him delivering a poem with the BJP logo, which is used to campaign for the political party.

Actor further added “Today, your face can be added to any video, and that could even lead to your character assassination. And even if that happens someday, I would only be answerable to my wife (Renuka Shahane), my two kids, my parents, who are no longer alive, and my guru. Otherwise, I really don’t care. However, I will say it again, that one has to be cautious. It takes years to build an image and just a day to destroy it.”

Answering to question is he looking forward to join politics actor replied “Usually, it happens that way, but it has been the other way for me. Before I became abhineta (actor), I was a neta (politician). This is why people feel that I would soon join the sansad (Parliament). But not everyone can be in the Parliament, some people are on the road, part of the crowd. And I am one of them. I really feel if the public is awakened, that’s when the Parliament also shines.”

Few months back actors like Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif, and Rashmika Mandanna became victim of deepfakes.

On work front Ashutosh Rana is playing a journalist in Raj Acharya’s film ‘Murder in Mahim’.