Janhvi Kapoor Shares Disturbing Experience with Deepfake Images

In a recent podcast, Janhvi Kapoor opened up about a harrowing experience from her teenage years when she discovered her image on an adult website. This unsettling incident occurred during her school days and has had a lasting impact on her life and career. Janhvi expressed her discomfort with the rise of AI technology and how fake images can influence professional decisions. She also shared her frustrations about not being taken seriously when voicing her concerns. As she prepares for her upcoming film 'Peddha', set to release on April 30, 2026, Janhvi's story sheds light on the darker side of social media and its implications for public figures.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 6, 2026, 11:42 IST

Janhvi Kapoor's Shocking Encounter

Actress Janhvi Kapoor recently recounted a frightening incident from her school days during a podcast with entrepreneur, podcaster, and author Raj Shamani. At the age of just 15, she encountered a disturbing situation involving her image. Janhvi expressed, “I’m not sure if it was a deepfake, but it felt similar. I saw a photo of myself on an adult site.” This experience was incredibly unsettling and shocking for her.

How Janhvi Discovered Her Photo on an Adult Site
29-year-old Janhvi elaborated, “In our school, we had IT classes, and the boys would open such sites for fun. My pictures were there. It was a very strange experience since it was happening at school.” She mentioned that this incident deeply shook her.

Initially, Janhvi tried to rationalize the situation, but over time, it began to trouble her. She stated, “At one point, I thought this is the price you pay. There’s a lack of morality on social media.” Janhvi pointed out that the rise of AI technology has exacerbated the issue. She remarked, “I’m not comfortable with this. There are images of me online that I never even shot. I never wore those clothes.”

Impact on Janhvi Kapoor's Career
The actress noted that such fake images also affect her professional decisions. According to Janhvi, “If I tell a director that I’m not comfortable wearing something, they might show those pictures and say that I’ve done it before. Even if they don’t say it, it lingers in the back of the mind.”

Janhvi Kapoor's Frustration: Feeling Voiceless
Janhvi expressed her frustration, saying, “It bothers me, but I feel my voice isn’t strong enough to make a complaint.” She added, “People think you have everything, so just bear it. That’s why my concerns aren’t taken seriously.” On the work front, Janhvi Kapoor will be seen in the upcoming Telugu pan-India film ‘Peddha’ starring Ram Charan, set to release on April 30, 2026.