Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has broken her silence over an AI-morphed video linked to her popular song ‘Chuttamalle’, strongly condemning the misuse of artificial intelligence and digitally manipulated content created without consent.
The incident has sparked renewed concerns about the growing misuse of AI technology, particularly the creation of manipulated images and videos involving women and public figures. Janhvi described the experience as deeply violating and stressed the importance of respecting personal boundaries and consent in the digital space.
The controversy reportedly involves manipulated footage based on the Chuttamalle song from Devara: Part 1, featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR. The circulation of altered content has raised questions about how easily AI tools can be misused to digitally change a person’s appearance or create misleading material.
Janhvi’s response has also brought attention to the wider issue of digital consent. She emphasised that a person’s public image or previous appearance should never be treated as permission to digitally manipulate or exploit their likeness.
The actress also received support from members of the film industry, with several prominent personalities condemning the misuse of AI and standing against the circulation of manipulated content.
The controversy highlights a growing challenge for celebrities and ordinary social-media users alike. As generative AI becomes more accessible, detecting and controlling manipulated content can become increasingly difficult once it spreads across social-media platforms.
Janhvi Kapoor’s statement has therefore expanded the conversation beyond one viral video, bringing focus to AI ethics, online harassment, consent, women’s safety and accountability in the digital era.
The issue has attracted support from several members of the Indian film industry. Jr NTR, who co-starred with Janhvi in Devara, was among those who condemned the misuse of AI. Other prominent personalities also spoke out against the circulation of manipulated content and expressed solidarity with the actress.