Fact Check: Did Ranveer Singh Bash PM Narendra Modi-Led Government? Deepfake Video Goes Viral

With Lok Sabha Elections 2024 approaching, several Bollywood celebrities have fallen victim to deepfake technology. After Aamir Khan's video was manipulated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, now Ranveer Singh's deepfake video criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over inflation has gone viral on the internet. The video is seeking a vote for Congress.

Ranveer Singh's deepfake video bashing PM Modi goes viral

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In the viral footage, Ranveer is making pointed remarks about the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that the ruling party's agenda revolves around celebrating the problems and pain of people, including the unemployment issue in the nation. The video ends with Ranveer Singh asking people to vote for the right political party and then the tagline appears, "Vote For Congress."

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Here's Ranveer Singh's original video praising PM Narendra Modi

It seems the audio of the video has been manipulated using AI technology.

In the original video, Ranveer Singh had praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying, "We deeply appreciate everything Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done to protect and promote the weaver community (of Varanasi). He has absolutely changed the face of Kashi in the last 10 years."

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Actor Ranveer Singh says, "I cannot express in words the experience that I have had today. Life long I have been a devotee of lord Shiva and I have come here for the first time..." pic.twitter.com/4s2j7R0x7F

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He added, "It is very important to take pride in the rich cultural heritage of our country. This month is very significant. Do not lose sight of your responsibility. You are the future of Bharat. Take cognisance of your responsibility¡­go out and vote."

For the unversed, Ranveer and Kriti Sanon were in the ancient temple town on Sunday, turning showstoppers for ace designer Manish Malhotra's fashion show.

Aamir Khan's deepfake video

Earlier, Aamir Khan's deepfake video promoting Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024 had gone viral on the internet. The Bollywood actor soon issued a clarification and lodged an FIR in the matter.

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In a statement, the actor's team said, "We want to clarify that Mr. Aamir Khan has never endorsed any political party throughout his 35-year career. He has dedicated his efforts to raising public awareness through Election Commission public awareness campaigns for many past elections. We are alarmed by the recent viral video alleging that Aamir Khan is promoting a particular political party. He would like to clarify that this is a fake video and totally untrue. He has reported the matter to various authorities related to this issue, including filing an FIR with the Cyber Crime Cell of the Mumbai Police. Mr. Khan would like to urge all Indians to come out and vote and be an active part of our electoral process."

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