(Dunya News) - Pakistani actor and television host Imran Ashraf has rejected false reports of his death after an AI-generated video claiming he had passed away circulated widely on social media.
The fabricated clip triggered concern among fans, prompting Ashraf to reassure followers that he was safe and in good health. In a post on Instagram, the actor described the reports as fake, writing “I’m absolutely fine.” In his post Imran also asked his fans to remember him in their prayers.
The AI-generated video purportedly showed a television news presenter announcing Ashraf’s death, allegedly from a cardiac arrest. The clip was shared by a TikTok account that also posted similar videos featuring journalists, cricketers and actors apparently offering condolences over the actor’s supposed death.
Ashraf’s clarification came as AI-generated misinformation continues to fuel false reports involving public figures.
The incidents have renewed concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence to create misleading videos and spread fake news about celebrities.