Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan’s Daughter Aaradhya's Deepfake Video Goes Viral

A viral deepfake video featuring Aaradhya Bachchan, the 13-year-old daughter of Bollywood icons Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, has ignited a storm of controversy on social media.

The digitally altered video shows Aaradhya, who appears much older than her actual age, performing a dance to the Bollywood track "Poochho Zara Poochho Mujhe Kya Hua Hai."

In the video, she is seen alternately wearing a suit and a yellow transparent saree, making her appearance seem drastically transformed. The video's disturbing manipulation has led to widespread concern, particularly about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to alter the images of minors.

One user comment that stood out in the discussion reads,"Those people who are making such videos with the help of AI should be ashamed, she is still a child." This sentiment was echoed by many who criticized the use of AI to create such controversial content, especially when it involves young children. It has raised questions about the ethical implications of using technology to fabricate images of minors for entertainment purposes, often without their or their parents' consent.

The video comes at a time when rumors of a divorce between Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan have been circulating for some time. The couple, who were once one of Bollywood's most beloved pairs, has kept their personal lives private, despite constant media speculation.

The couple's decision to remain silent on the matter has only fueled the gossip mill, adding to the growing public fascination with their family life. However, their lack of public appearances together has not diminished their prominence, as they remain influential figures in the film industry.