India Observers

  This Eid, Salman Khan chose to give his fans a break from his usual movie releases, but the superstar isn't leaving them hanging. Instead, he's gearing up to delight them with his upcoming project, "Sikandar." The announcement came directly from Salman Khan himself, assuring fans that while they'll be enjoying new releases like "Maidaan" and "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" this year, they can anticipate his return next Eid with one of the most awaited movies, "Sikandar." Directed by the acclaimed A R Murugadoss, "Sikandar" marks the first collaboration between Salman Khan and Murugadoss, promising an action-packed thriller that's sure to captivate audiences. Scheduled to commence filming in June 2024, "Sikandar" recently made headlines with the addition of leading female actress Rashmika Mandanna to the star-studded cast. Mandanna will be portraying the female lead alongside Salman Khan, adding further anticipation ...

  The recent viral video featuring actress  Rashmika Mandanna  stepping into an elevator turned out to be a deepfake, raising concerns about the misuse of advanced AI technology. Originally posted by Zara Patel, a British woman of Indian descent, the video went unnoticed for almost a month, garnering over 12 million views on social media, especially X (Twitter). The deepfake seamlessly superimposed Rashmika Mandanna’s face onto Zara Patel’s body, creating a convincing yet fabricated video. The alarming aspect is the difficulty in detecting such deepfakes, which can spread misinformation and deceive people. The growing use of AI to create realistic deepfakes poses a threat to individuals’ privacy and reputation. This incident follows a pattern, with celebrities like Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson having been victims of similar manipulations. The concerning aspect extends beyond privacy invasion; deepfakes challenge the reliability of videos as evidence in legal proceedin...