Manoj Bajpayee Denounces Fake Political Video, Reaffirms Neutrality amid Personality Rights Debate
Manoj Bajpayee refuted a fake video linking him to RJD, urging digital responsibility. His stand coincides with Bollywood’s growing legal efforts to safeguard personality rights amid rising AI misuse.
Bollywood veteran Manoj Bajpayee clarified on Thursday that he has “no association” with any political organization, shortly after a fabricated video on X falsely linked him to the Rashtriya Janata Dal.
“I would like to publicly state that I have no association or allegiance with any political party. The video being circulated is a fake, patched-up edit of an ad I did for Prime Video,” the actor wrote on X, urging people not to fall for digital distortions.
I would like to publicly state that I have no association or allegiance with any political party. The video being circulated is a fake, patched-up edit of an ad I did for @PrimeVideoIN. I sincerely appeal to everyone sharing it to stop spreading such distorted content and urge… https://t.co/teeCJLhgvI
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) October 16, 2025
He further emphasized, “I sincerely appeal to everyone sharing it to stop spreading such distorted content and urge people not to engage with or encourage such misleading content.” The acclaimed performer, who hails from Bihar, made this statement following the viral post shared by a parody account impersonating Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader.
This misleading clip portrayed Bajpayee endorsing Bihar’s Opposition party, sparking confusion online. His prompt response was both measured and assertive, showcasing his integrity and lucidity in addressing the matter.
Meanwhile, the 243-member Bihar Assembly is set for elections in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with counting scheduled for November 14. The timing of the deceptive video, just ahead of the polls, raised questions about the nefarious use of AI and deepfake technology in manipulating public perception.
In recent times, multiple Bollywood personalities have approached the judiciary seeking protection for their personality and publicity rights, legal privileges allowing individuals to safeguard their persona, likeness, and intellectual semblance from unauthorized use.
Earlier this week, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Hrithik Roshan, instructing social media platforms to remove objectionable and defamatory content involving the actor. The plea aimed to curb the rampant misuse of his image and present AI-generated inappropriate visuals.
The court has previously extended similar protections to several renowned figures, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Karan Johar, and Akkineni Nagarjuna. This judicial vigilance highlights an emerging jurisprudential awareness of the ethical challenges in the age of synthetic media.
As technology blurs lines between truth and fabrication, the entertainment industry is rallying for stricter regulations and cyber-ethos to defend artistic identity and digital dignity. Manoj Bajpayee’s forthright denial not only preserved his credibility but also echoed a larger call for veracity, discernment, and responsible digital conduct.
