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Maha Kumbh 2025: Fake video showing Asaduddin Owaisi taking a dip at Sangam surfaces online

In the video, which was found to be 98.65% AI generated, Owaisi is seen wearing saffron clothes. He also has two Rudraksha beads around his neck.

January 21, 2025 / 14:03 IST
Screenshot of the video, which was found to be 98.65% AI generated. (Courtesy: X | @_SamiullahKhan)

Screenshot of the video, which was found to be 98.65% AI generated. (Courtesy: X | @_SamiullahKhan)


A video that became viral on social media showing AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi is seen taking a dip in the Sangam has been created by using AI, according to Navbharat Times.

According to the report, this video was found to be 98.65% AI generated. This video was on X a handle named Hindu Tanawala Yogesh. The post stated, "Come to Maha Kumbh to wash away the sins of your descendants."

In this video, Owaisi is seen wearing saffron clothes. He also has two Rudraksha beads around his neck. Some saints and sadhus are standing around him and Owaisi is bowing to the river with folded hands.

The recent proliferation of deepfake videos featuring numerous well-known figures has sparked widespread attention on social media, eliciting reactions among users. From Virat Kohli to Alia Bhatt many famous personalities have been victims of deep fake videos.

Meanwhile, the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is set to eclipse major global events, including Brazil’s Rio Carnival and Germany’s Oktoberfest, with its unmatched attendance. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, over 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists, are expected to participate in the world’s largest religious gathering.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath recently said the footfall figures for the ongoing Mahakumbh are scientifically accurate and the data is derived from advanced technology, with 3,700 cameras deployed for daily headcounts.

The Maha Kumbh Mela began on January 13 and will end on February 26.

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first published: Jan 21, 2025 02:03 pm

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