Did Abhishek Bachchan Confirm His Divorce With Aishwarya Rai Bachchan? Here's the TRUTH Behind Viral Deepfake Video
Actor Abhishek Bachchan seems to be the latest victim of deepfake AI-generated content, wherein his voice has been replaced with fake audio announcing his “divorce” with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Here's the truth behind the video.
The divorce rumours of Bollywood's power couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan refuse to die down, and the latest viral video has added fuel to the fire. A video went viral on August 9, wherein Abhishek Bachchan is purportedly announcing his "divorce" with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. There are no confirmed reports of a divorce or separation between Abhishek and Aishwarya. Rumours have been rife about their relationship going awry for a few years now. In July this year, when Aishwarya arrived separately for the Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding and even posed away from the entire Bachchan family, including Abhishek, the buzz began again. However, as of now, there is no truth to the matter. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Daughter Aaradhya Pose Separately; Abhishek Bachchan Joins Family for Group Photo at Anant Ambani–Radhika Merchant’s Wedding (Watch Videos).
What did Abhishek Bachchan say in the viral video?
“But today, I’m here to talk about the reason of getting divorced with Aishwarya. This July, me and Aishwarya, we both have decided to get divorced. But, obviously the last couple of years have been a bit…weird. For my daughter Aaradhya…,” Abhishek Bachchan seems to be saying in the viral clip. The video cuts off at this point. Aishwarya Rai Has Moved Out of the Bachchan House Due to Rift With In-Laws – Reports.
Did Abhishek Bachchan Talk About His ‘Divorce’ on Video?
If we look closely, the audio does not match what Abhishek is saying. It seems to be a case of deepfake audio, generated via Artificial Intelligence (AI). Half of what the actor is saying seems genuine while some of his words seem to have been replaced via a fake voice. The English being used also does not seem like how Abhishek would speak. Although we have not come across the original video used by the AI creator to spread fake news about the most loved Bollywood couple, the discrepancy in the audio and video is clear.
Viral Video of Abhishek Bachchan ‘Announcing’ His Divorce
Abhishek Bachchan - Latest Victim of Deepfake
Abhishek Bachchan seems to be the latest victim of deepfake AI-generated content, wherein his voice has been replaced with fake audio announcing his “divorce” in the video. Earlier, prominent actresses such as Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and Kajol have been victims of deepfake videos. Superstar Amitabh Bachchan had demanded action against Rashmika's deepfake video. However, he too fell victim to deepfake video technology, as also actors Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar. It remains to be seen if the Bachchans would issue a statement after Abhishek's deepfake clip.
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got married on April 20, 2007. Their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, was born on November 16, 2011.
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