Deepfake Video of Bengali Influencer Sofik SK Sparks Privacy and Ethics Debate
A 19-minute video allegedly showing Bengali influencer Sofik SK and his girlfriend Dustu Sonali in private moments went viral in December 2025. Police claimed the video was AI-generated, while India.com reported evidence suggesting it was not, sparking debate about deepfakes, AI ethics, and privacy violations in India.
What happened
A 19-minute video allegedly showing Bengali YouTuber Sofik SK and his girlfriend Dustu Sonali in private intimate moments went viral on social media in December 2025.
Police sources claimed the video was AI-generated, while cautioning that sharing such content could violate privacy laws and sections of the IT Act.
Reported impact
The viral video sparked a debate about deepfakes and AI ethics in India. The couple issued separate apologies and blamed a friend for leaking the private video, claiming blackmail was involved.
Index analysis
India.com reported overwhelming evidence suggesting the video is not AI-generated, though the identities of those in the footage could not be independently verified. Police warned that sharing explicit videos without consent violates privacy and invites legal action under IT Act sections 67, 67A and 66, which can result in imprisonment and heavy fines.
Governance controls
Indian police cautioned the public against sharing fake or AI-generated content on social media platforms and warned of legal repercussions under the IT Act for violating privacy and sharing explicit videos without consent.
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