Completing 40 years in Bollywood,
Anil Kapoor
briefly commented on his legal case against
AI
(Artificial Intelligence) for unauthorized use of his likeness.
Speaking to CNN about the matter, Anil Kapoor credited Amitabh Bachchan for being the first Bollywood celebrity to safeguard his
identity
. He emphasized the importance of protecting one's personality, family, and self, acknowledging that Amitabh Bachchan took the lead in this area.
Regarding his case against AI, Anil Kapoor mentioned that he thinks it was Amitabh Bachchan who took the lead in this.
He took a step further. Obviously, there's a long way ahead, and he'll keep on doing his best, fighting for his
rights
as a human being, actor, person, citizen of this country India, as well as the entire planet.
Anil Kapoor recently won a lawsuit that aimed to protect his
personality rights
, including his name, voice, image, likeness, manner of speaking, gestures, and even his iconic catchphrase "jhakaas." The Delhi High Court issued an interim order restraining the unauthorized exploitation of Anil Kapoor's personality for commercial gains on various websites and platforms.
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Reflecting on the legal victory, Anil Kapoor spoke about its progressive nature and its significance not only for him but for other actors as well. He highlighted the evolving nature of AI technology and emphasized the need for control over one's personality rights, especially in an era where technology allows the recreation of individuals, even after their passing.
Anil Kapoor's upcoming project is Siddharth Anand's "Fighter," starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, scheduled for release on February 25.
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