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AI-Generated Poster of Aamir Khan as Guru Nanak Sparks Community Backlash
An AI-generated poster depicting Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as Guru Nanak Dev Ji went viral on social media in April 2025, posted by a fake YouTube channel impersonating a music company. The image sparked outrage among the Sikh community, which condemned it as disrespectful to their religious sentiments, though Aamir Khan's team issued a statement clarifying the poster was fake and AI-generated.
28 April 2025 · Aamir Khan · Misinformation and synthetic media
A poster and teaser showing Bollywood actor Aamir Khan in the role of Guru Nanak Dev Ji went viral on social media in April 2025. The image was AI-generated and was posted by a fake YouTube channel impersonating a popular music company.
Reported impact
The poster sparked outrage and backlash, particularly within the Sikh community. BJP Punjab spokesperson Prithal Singh Baliawal and other Sikh community members condemned it as a disgusting attack on Sikh religious sentiments and a clear attempt to provoke the Sikh community.
Index analysis
Aamir Khan's official spokesperson issued a statement clarifying that the poster was completely fake and AI-generated, stating that the actor has no connection to any such project and holds the highest respect for Guru Nanak.
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The Times of India
The fake poster shows Aamir Khan as Guru Nanak; the official spokesperson slams it as "completely fake and AI generated" | Hindi Movie News - The Times of India