Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur had to publicly call out the misuse of her photos and videos after AI generated deepfake content bearing her face and identity started circulating on social media.
What triggered the actress's anger
Mrunal Thakur took to her social media accounts to voice her frustration in clear terms. She made it evident that any further misuse of her photographs and videos would not be tolerated. The actress warned that if this trend did not stop, she would not hesitate to take legal action against those responsible.
The Yashasvi Jaiswal connection
In recent days, Mrunal Thakur's name had also been linked with Team India's star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. A video featuring the two surfaced online, sparking a wave of speculation about them dating. However, Mrunal's post put an end to these rumours, since it made no direct mention of Yashasvi Jaiswal at all and instead focused entirely on the misuse of deepfake technology.
The warning posted on X
Mrunal Thakur posted the statement from her X account (@mrunal0801) on August 3, 2026. She wrote that creating or sharing AI generated deepfake content using her likeness was completely illegal and unacceptable. The actress said, "Consider this your formal notice to stop immediately." She further made clear that any continued misuse of her identity would result in legal action against the people involved.
A growing concern around deepfakes
Mrunal Thakur's statement comes at a time when deepfake videos and images of several Bollywood and sports personalities have repeatedly gone viral on social media. Her firm stance shows how seriously celebrities are now taking the protection of their digital identity, and that they are increasingly willing to pursue legal action against such misuse.
