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Mrunal Thakur Issues Legal Warning Over AI Deepfake Misuse

August 4, 2026 · IND INCIDENT PSYCHOLOGICALREPUTATIONAL

Another Indian actor is threatening to sue over another deepfake. The stack of names grows faster than the takedowns.

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Indian actress Mrunal Thakur publicly condemned the creation and sharing of AI-generated deepfake content using her likeness, labeling it illegal and unacceptable. She issued a legal warning and urged social media users to report accounts distributing such content, highlighting ongoing harm from AI-driven identity misuse and harassment.