personality rights
Manoj Bajpayee Denounces Fake Political Video: Actor Clarifies No Association with RJD Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 17, 2025 12:18 pm CST
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has publicly denied any political affiliation after a manipulated video falsely portrayed him endorsing the Rashtriya Janata Dal party. The National Award-winning actor revealed the content was a deceptively edited advertisement he had created for Prime Video, highlighting growing concerns about deepfakes and unauthorized use of celebrity images in Indian politics. This case joins similar incidents involving other Bollywood personalities seeking legal protection for their publicity rights.
Personality Rights Protection: How Bollywood Celebrities Fight Deepfakes and What It Means for Everyone
Oct 15, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan are seeking legal protection against unauthorized use of their personality rights and AI-generated deepfakes. This article examines India's content regulation challenges, current legal frameworks, and why these court battles matter not just for celebrities but for all digital citizens vulnerable to deepfake technology threats.
Kumar Sanu Files Delhi High Court Petition to Protect Personality Rights Against AI Voice Cloning and Unauthorized Use
Oct 12, 2025 01:51 am CST
Kumar Sanu has petitioned the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights against unauthorized use of his name, voice, and likeness, particularly concerning AI voice cloning and digital content that generates revenue without his consent. The singer joins other celebrities who have recently obtained interim relief for similar concerns under India's copyright laws.