Islamabad, Aug. 17 -- Over the years, several celebrities have fallen victim to death hoaxes, and the latest star to find himself at the centre of one is popular Pakistani actor Imran Ashraf. The actor recently became the target of a malicious AI-generated death hoax, with a fake video claiming that he had died spreading rapidly across social media.

Addressing the rumours, Imran took to his Instagram stories to assure fans that he is safe and healthy. Calling out the fake news, he wrote, "Alhamdulillah I am absolutely fine. It's a fake news, need your prayers."

The fabricated reports have sparked concern among his fans, with many highlighting the growing dangers of artificial intelligence and the ease with which misleading content can n...