Police complaint filed against cricketer Rinku Singh over AI video of Hindu deities
A police complaint was filed against Indian cricketer Rinku Singh in Aligarh on January 19, 2026, after an AI-generated video linked to his Facebook account went viral. The video depicted Hindu gods in a car wearing sunglasses with English music playing, sparking outrage from the Karni Sena organization over alleged disrespect to religious sentiments.
What happened
An AI-generated video linked to cricketer Rinku Singh's Facebook account showed Lord Hanuman driving a Thar car with Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Ganesha as co-passengers, all wearing sunglasses with English songs playing in the background.
The video went viral on January 19, 2026, triggering strong reactions from the Karni Sena, a Rajput community organization, which accused Rinku of hurting religious sentiments.
Reported impact
Karni Sena filed a police complaint at the Sasni Gate police station in Aligarh against Rinku Singh, alleging the video was disrespectful and crossed religious boundaries.
Karni Sena district president Sumit Tomar called Rinku Singh a 'Jihadi' and demanded a public apology, stating that depicting gods wearing glasses and dancing to English songs would not be tolerated.
Index analysis
The video combined a cricket clip of Rinku hitting a shot with AI-generated visuals of Hindu deities in a modern, casual setting, which was interpreted as mocking religious imagery.
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