Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has earned accolades for her versatile acting skills over the years. Admired for her timeless beauty and intellect, she recently found herself amid a digital controversy. An AI-generated video surfaced online, depicting her effortlessly speaking French at an event, sparking confusion among fans.
Katrina Kaif’s Viral Deepfake Video
The video, which quickly went viral on social media, showcases Katrina delivering a speech in flawless French. Many were taken aback by the realistic quality of the deepfake, expressing concerns about the advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence. Notably, this video emerged following similar instances involving several other actors, The List includes Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, where deepfakes were used to promote political parties. The clip surfaced ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Actress’s Fan Page Clarifications
A fan page shared the altered video on Instagram. The clip clarified that while the French voiceover was AI-generated, Katrina’s original speech at the event remained unaltered. The event in question was the Mumbai book launch of Bina Kak’s book ‘Silent Sentinels of Ranthambhore (2017)’. The event was attended by Katrina, Salman Khan, and Salim Khan. The actors share a close bond with Kak, having previously worked together on the film “Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya.”
Netizens Express Concerns
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The deepfake video prompted a wave of concern among netizens, with many expressing alarm at the increasingly sophisticated nature of AI technology. Some commented on the video’s uncanny realism, while others questioned the implications of such advancements in digital manipulation.
Katrina Kaif’s Recent Projects
On the professional front, Katrina Kaif was last seen in “Tiger 3,” alongside Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi. The film garnered widespread attention upon its release. She also appeared in Sriram Raghavan’s “Merry Christmas,” a bilingual noir film released on Netflix, co-starring Vijay Sethupathi. Inspired by Frédéric Dard’s French novel “Le Monte-charge” (Bird in a Cage), the movie showcased Katrina’s versatility across languages and genres.
