Gautam Gambhir reaches High Court: Conspiracy to defame AI deepfake video, demands Rs 2.5 crore damages
Gautam Gambhir Deepfake Video : Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has become a victim of deepfake video. Taking strict action against the misuse of his identity, he has filed a civil case in the Delhi High Court. Gambhir says that without his permission, fake videos were made using his name, face and voice, which quickly went viral on social media and damaged his image.
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Fake videos made with AI and deepfakes
The matter is of late 2025, when some people used AI, face-swapping and voice cloning technology to make videos in the name of Gambhir. In these videos he was shown saying things which he never said. A video showed him resigning as head coach, which was viewed by millions of people. In the second video, he was shown making controversial statements on senior players, which created a lot of uproar.
Accusations against 16 people and big companies
Gambhir has also made 16 people and many big companies a party in this case, which includes platforms like Meta, Google, Amazon and Flipkart. These companies have been included so that the court orders can be properly followed and fake content can be removed.
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Legal battle and big demand
Gambhir has cited the Copyright Act 1957, Trademark Act 1999 and other laws in his case.
He has demanded from the court that: The use of his identity without his permission should be completely stopped, all fake videos should be immediately removed and a compensation of Rs 2.5 crore should be paid.
Gambhir said – This is not just about me, it is a matter of law
Gambhir said that his identity is being used to spread misinformation and make money. According to him, this is not just a matter of his reputation but also a big issue of law and digital security.
Report: Harsh Gautam
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