Bhuvan Bam’s Video Promoting Betting Goes Viral, YouTuber Warns Against Deepfake

Bhuvan Bam is the latest celebrity who has fallen prey to deepfake. The content creator and actor alerted his fans about a fake video showing him to invest in the tennis app through bookie predictions. Bhuvan has even taken the matter to court to file a legal complaint against the ones who are guilty. 

Bhuvan Bam urges fans to be wary of deepfake 

On July 9, a video of Bhuvan Bam promoting tennis booking through bookie’s predictions went viral on social media. As soon as the content creator learned about the same, he took the matter to the police and issued a statement clarifying that the man featured in the video was not him, as claimed. He has reportedly filed a formal complaint at the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai. 

The matter is currently being investigated by the police. Bhuvan Bam addressed the issue directly, urging people to be cautious. “I want to alert all my fans and followers about a deepfake video of me that is making rounds on social media. This video is completely fake and misguided, encouraging people to invest in tennis through predictions by a certain bookie," he said. He added, "My team has already filed a complaint with the Oshiwara police station, and they are investigating the matter. I humbly request everyone not to fall for this video. Please stay safe and avoid making any investments that might lead to trouble or financial loss. It's crucial to be vigilant and not get trapped by these deceitful baits.”

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Rashmika Mandanna and other celebs who have previously fallen prey to deepfake 

Previously, in May this year, Anup Soni issued a public warning regarding a deepfake video of him circulating online. The video fraudulently promotes IPL betting, manipulating his voice in clips from his popular show Crime Patrol. Earlier, Ranveer Singh, Rashmika Mandanna, Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Ashutosh Rana have been the victims. During the promotion of Srikanth, Rajkummar Rao addressed the raising issue and stressed the need for stricter laws and punishments in matters like these. He asserted that tools of AI should be used for good and not be misused. The actor also shared that only a small percentage of the population is actually aware of the dangers of AI. He said, “If someone misuses it or anything, there should be very strict laws.”