Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has been given legal security by the Bombay High Court after he moved a petition against the abuse of his identity on the internet. The court made an interim relief order for the deletion of all false videos and pictures of the actor which were made with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
The court described the deepfake videos as “truly alarming”, noting how convincingly real they appeared and how easily they could mislead viewers. It also emphasized the growing threat such technology poses to individuals’ reputations, particularly those in the public eye.
The 58-year-old actor, who has starred in movies such as Sarfira and Sky Force, turned to court after he found various websites and social media handles were making use of his name, likeness, voice, and images without permission. Some of the false content included a deepfake video where Akshay seemed to make communal comments, including remarks about Rishi Valmiki. The court emphasized the potentially serious repercussions of such forgeries, such as harm to reputation and public unrest.
In its judgment, the High Court acknowledged that Akshay Kumar has exclusive rights over his personality — such as his name, image, voice, and performance style — and held that no third party is entitled to use or exploit these aspects without his permission. It also ordered all internet websites and intermediaries to remove the fake material presently circulating and take measures to stop its future circulation.
The judges noted that deepfakes are easily able to mislead the public and defame a person in a matter of minutes after their online publication. They emphasized the need for platforms to act responsibly and respond quickly to this kind of content.
Akshay Kumar’s legal action highlights an increasing fear of deepfake technology in India. Other celebrities have already followed the same path to secure their identity and image, as the application of AI tools for misuse grows.
The decision should establish an important precedent for deepfakes and digital impersonation cases in the future. Lawyers think it should open the door to more stringent regulations on AI-created content and better safeguard public figures.
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For the time being, the order is a solid legal protection for Akshay Kumar, protecting his identity from being used without consent.
