Arjun Bijlani Backs Salman Khan’s AI Deepfake Warning

Arjun Bijlani has carved a comfortable spot in Indian television, and right now he is on a roll—streaming in Netflix’s Chumbak and getting ready to share screen with wife Neha Swami in Colors TV’s Pati Patni Aur Panga 2. But in a new interview with Filmibeat, his focus is on something more unsettling: how AI deepfakes are making it possible to fake a celebrity’s face and voice.

AI is not the villain, misuse is

Arjun says the problem is not artificial intelligence itself; it is how accessible the tools have become. He points out that earlier, edited or morphed images could often be detected, but today a fake video can look and sound “almost real.” For an actor, that hits at the core of professional identity. As he puts it, “AI itself is not the villain.” It is the way people use it, and whether anyone is held accountable, that worries him.

Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss warning gets support

The actor also backs Salman Khan, who recently raised the issue on Bigg Boss. Arjun believes Salman made a valid point about people knowingly creating and spreading fake AI videos. His view is simple: if you deliberately create something fake about someone and publish it, “there should be consequences.”

What fans should do before sharing

Arjun’s message for audiences is practical rather than fearful. He doesn’t want to become paranoid about everything on the internet, but he does want people to be smarter about what they consume and pass on. A suspicious video on Instagram or WhatsApp should not automatically be treated as true.

Here is what he suggests:

• Pause before forwarding. If something looks too shocking or too unbelievable, take a minute.
• Verify the source. Check whether a reliable news outlet or the person themselves has addressed it.
• Question the intention. Tech will keep evolving, but the motive behind a video is worth checking.

Consent remains non-negotiable

Arjun is not against AI in filmmaking. He says it can produce amazing things and will likely be used more and more. But when it comes to an actor’s face or voice, boundaries around identity and consent should be clear. “My face is my identity and I should have a say in where and how it is being used,” he says. He wants basic boundaries and more responsibility, not a ban on the technology.

For TV fans, the takeaway is simple: enjoy the content, but treat too-good-to-be-true celebrity videos with caution. In a world where a familiar face can be made to say anything, a little verification goes a long way.

Source: Filmibeat