Karan Johar roasted over liking anti-SRK tweet, says Twitter handle having 'technical problem'
Mumbai, Mar 22: Filmmaker and Shah Rukh Khan's one of the closest friends, Karan Johar, on Friday received flak from the superstar's fans for liking a tweet containing objectionable terms against the actor.
Karan, who has always been vocal about his affection towards SRK, issued an apology after #ShameonKaranJohar started trending on the microblogging site.
"Guys having a technical problem with my Twitter account. Strange things are going on. From uploading shoe picture and gibberish to liking tweets I haven't even read and would NEVER even acknowledge.
"Please bear with me and I apologise for any inconvenience. Sorting it out asap," Karan tweeted.
The post, which landed the director in trouble, compared the day one box-office performance of Shah Rukh's "Zero" and Karan's production, Akshay Kumar-starrer "Kesari". The filmmaker has since unliked the tweet.
Unlike his fans, Shah Rukh had a witty response to the controversy and said he hated clarifications on social media.
"Karan Johar is technologically challenged but has other good qualities like his taste in clothes! Just like life, Twitter does not come with instructions, so mistakes are natural.... and also he has fat fingers. Go easy all, Make Love not War... It's more fun," SRK tweeted.
During the day, many of the actor's fans had expressed their anger on Twitter.
"SRK faced criticism because of his friendship with Karan Johar. He was always there when he needed someone to stand for him. Supported him in every point of life. But Snake @karanjohar liked a tweet which mentioned SRK as Gay. #ShameOnKaranJohar," a user wrote.
Another fan tweeted, "An open enemy is better than a false friend. Be aware.., He is a SNAKE @karanjohar #ShameOnKaranJohar"
"Megastar @iamsrk always considered @karanjohar his younger brother.That's not how you treat your elder brother @karanjohar. And faking it for the paparazzi isn't going to do you any good. #ShameOnKaranJohar," read another tweet.
Shah Rukh and Karan first worked together on "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge". SRK went on to star in the filmmaker's directorial debut "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and later in "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...", "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" and "My Name Is Khan". The superstar also made a cameo appearance in Karan's last venture "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".
Guys having a technical problem with my twitter account! Strange things are going on!from uploading shoe picture and gibberish to liking tweets I haven’t even read and would NEVER even acknowledge! Please bear with me and I apologise for any inconvenience! Sorting it out asap!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 22, 2019
Aaj twitter pe thodi gadbad ho gayi but baaki sab #firstclass hai. ?
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 22, 2019
I hate clarifications on SM. @karanjohar is technologically challenged but has other good qualities like his taste in clothes!?Just like Life, twitter doesn’t come with instructions, so mistakes r natural....& also he has fat fingers. Go easy all, Make Lov not War...it’s more fun
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 22, 2019
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
