Zara Patel, the Woman Featured in Rashmika Mandanna Deepfake Video, Shares her Reaction

Following the emergence of a Deepfake video featuring Rashmika Mandanna, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has called for legal action, underscoring the necessity for new legal safeguards by re-sharing the video. He asserted, "Yes, this is a compelling case for legal intervention," in his post. Also read: Katrina Kaif Falls Victim to Deepfake in 'Tiger 3' Image Manipulation

Rashmika Mandanna Deepfake Video: In response to the viral circulation of a Deepfake video involving Rashmika Mandanna, Zara Patel, the woman originally featured in the video, has come forward with a statement. Taking to Instagram, Patel expressed her deep dismay regarding the incident and implored internet users to verify the authenticity of content before disseminating it.

"Hello, everyone. I have become aware that someone has created a Deepfake video using my physique and the likeness of a prominent Bollywood actress. I had no participation in the creation of this Deepfake video, and I am deeply disturbed and distressed by the unfolding situation. I am concerned about the future of women and girls who now have to harbor even greater apprehension about their online presence. Please take a moment to step back and fact-check the content you encounter on the internet. Not everything on the internet is genuine," she conveyed via her Instagram Stories.

Who is Zara Patel? Zara Patel is a British-Indian Instagram influencer who has gained prominence for her explicit content. She boasts an impressive following of over 400,000 on Instagram. In her bio, Zara Patel identifies herself as a full-time Data Engineer. In addition to her professional pursuits, Zara is actively engaged in producing adult-oriented content. She has discreetly shared a link on her Instagram profile, enabling interested individuals to access this particular genre of content.

Rashmika Mandanna Deepfake Video The video depicted the actress from "Pushpa" entering an elevator. Initially, the video featured Zara Patel, a British-Indian influencer, but her face was subsequently substituted with that of the actress using deepfake technology. However, Rashmika is not the sole celebrity to have been targeted by deepfake technology. Previously, several public figures such as Tom Hanks and Kristen Bell have also fallen victim to such incidents.

Rashmika Mandanna has also released a statement concerning the incident, tagging the cyber police in her tweet. She shared, "I am deeply disheartened to share this and address the widespread circulation of a deepfake video featuring me. Instances like this are genuinely, profoundly alarming, not only for me but also for every individual vulnerable to significant harm due to the misuse of technology," the actress expressed on her social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).