Indian fan asks Salena Gomez to chant "India's best slogan - Jai Shri Ram"; here’s how she responded
New Delhi: A recent video featuring an unexpected exchange between an Indian fan and pop star Selena Gomez has gone viral, stirring diverse reactions online. The video shows the fan eagerly taking a selfie with Gomez and then surprising her with a request to chant, "Jai Shri Ram."
When Gomez appears confused, the fan clarifies, calling it "India's best slogan - Jai Shri Ram." She politely responds, “Aww, thank you, honey,” without engaging further.
Instagram user Pallav Paliwal originally shared the video, captioning it, "One of our followers met Selena Gomez and she said 'Jai Shri Ram' on the occasion of Diwali." Although Paliwal suggested the interaction took place on Diwali, viewers noted Gomez’s outfit matched one she wore at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024, raising doubts about the timing.
The video has sparked strong online reactions, with many expressing embarrassment and frustration. "I got levels of embarrassment I couldn't believe were possible," commented one viewer, while another labeled it “the most pathetic thing I've seen all year.” Others criticized the fan’s request as a sign of “an incurable inferiority complex.”
Paliwal's post has amassed nearly 20,000 likes on Instagram, while the video has gained millions of views across social media platforms, including X and Facebook.
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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.
