New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Actress Mrunal Thakur has issued a stern warning to people who use deepfake or similar AI technology to violate her identity. The message comes as Thakur is one of the Bollywood celebrities who have repeatedly become victims of such AI misuse.

"Creating or sharing deepfake content using my likeness is illegal and unacceptable. Consider this your formal notice to stop immediately. Any further misuse of my identity will result in legal action," Mrunal Thakur wrote on social media.

The post has gone viral, garnering more than 1 million views on X (formerly Twitter). Social media users have reacted to her post.

"This is criminal! Cyber (cell) needs to act upon and punish these people," wrote one user.

"You are complet...