Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar penned a note on his social media on Friday (December 2, 2025) and said the viral video where he claims he “turned to God” was generated by artificial intelligence, and he is considering reporting the person responsible for it. In a note on his X (formerly, Twitter) handle, the lyricist claimed such fake news is responsible for damaging reputation and credibility. “A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer-generated picture with a topi on my head, claiming that ultimately I have turned to God. It is rubbish,” he wrote. A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer generated picture with a topi on my head claiming that ultimately I have turned to God . It is rubbish . I am seriously considering to report this to the cyber police and ultimately dragged the person responsible for this… — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) January 1, 2026 “I am seriously considering reporting this to the cyber police and ultimately dragging the person responsible for this fake news and those few who forward it to the court for damaging my reputation and credibility,” he added. This is not the first time such AI generated content of celebrities have surfaced on the internet. Earlier morphed videos and pictures of actors including Rashmika Mandanna, Kangana Ranaut, Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar among others, have also surfaced on the internet. Published – January 02, 2026 12:19 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually witnesses final bullet train tunnel breakthrough in Maharahstra’s Palghar Jana Sena Party requests ECI to initiate SIR in Andhra Pradesh