Behind every viral controversy is a real person, and this one is no exception. Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out after a fake, AI-altered video using her likeness spread online. Her response has become part of a bigger conversation about consent and digital abuse in India.
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Janhvi Kapo: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Who | Janhvi Kapoor |
| What | A fake, sexually explicit AI video made from a song clip |
| Source footage | Chuttamalle from Devara: Part 1 (2024) |
| Where she responded | Instagram Stories |
| Supporters | Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, Vijay Deverakonda, Khushbu Sundar |
| Status | Video reportedly taken down |
What Happened?
A fake AI video built on a song from a 2024 film began spreading on X in early October, with Janhvi Kapoor’s face placed into sexually explicit footage. It altered footage of Kapoor and Jr NTR from the Devara: Part 1 song to create explicit imagery. The clip was reportedly removed after it circulated widely. thestatesmantheprint
To be clear, the video is fabricated. The original song is an ordinary romantic number, and nothing explicit was ever part of it. We aren’t linking to or describing the fake, and we’d urge readers not to share it.
Her Response
Kapoor said that the criminal misuse of technology to objectify women is “deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault.” She stressed that the problem is bigger than one clip. She noted that many women in the film industry have experienced similar behavior.
She also pushed back on a familiar idea. Kapoor criticised the notion that the responsibility lies solely with women to “protect your daughter,” and highlighted the crucial role of men in speaking out. She added that consent, choice and respect for a woman’s body should be basic manners.
Who Stood With Her?
Jr NTR called the video disgusting and shameless, threatened legal action against those who made and circulated it, and called for stricter regulation of AI misuse. Kapoor also thanked Chiranjeevi, Vijay Deverakonda and Khushbu Sundar for speaking out. Deverakonda termed the act “digital sexual assault” and demanded harsh punishment for the perpetrators. Janhvi Kapoor says explicit AI-morphed Chuttamalle video ‘borders on assault’ +2
Why This Goes Beyond One Actor?
Deepfakes turn a person’s face into a weapon. Anyone with a public photo can be targeted, not just celebrities. Kapoor has raised concerns about misuse of her images before. On a recent podcast, she said visuals of her are sometimes altered or framed in ways she has not approved. For background on the technology, see Deepfake on Wikipedia. gulfnews
If you come across such content, here is what helps:
- Don’t share or engage. Resharing, even to condemn, spreads it further.
- Report it on the platform where you saw it.
- Document and file a complaint with India’s cybercrime portal (cybercrime.gov.in) if you or someone you know is targeted.
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FAQs
What did Janhvi Kapoor say about the AI video?
She called it deeply violating and bordering on sexual assault, and said consent and respect should be basic manners.
Who supported her?
Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, Vijay Deverakonda and Khushbu Sundar publicly condemned the video.
