Pankaj Tripathi says he isn’t ‘scared’ of AI days after his fake images as Baburao surface online: ‘You have to live…’

Among the cherished actors in Bollywood, Pankaj Tripathi has built his unique space by showcasing genuine and sincere acting skills. After Paresh Rawal’s departure from Hera Pheri 3, pictures emerged online, AI-generated, depicting Pankaj as Baburao. These photos sparked a buzz, and amid the excitement, actor Pankaj Tripathi expressed his thoughts on the false AI-produced videos and misinformation frequently shared on social media platforms.

Following the emergence of Paresh Rawal’s AI avatar online, Pankaj Tripathi recently expressed his thoughts on artificial intelligence during an interview with Zoom. He stated that he neither fears nor worries about this technology. Reminiscing about his childhood reading, he recollected an article discussing science which highlighted that it can be both a blessing and a curse.

Tripathi stated that science can be wonderful when utilized with purpose, but it can also cause harm if used without any purpose. He emphasized that every technology ought to serve a meaningful purpose. He pointed out that all technologies will have both beneficial and detrimental uses. It’s essential for people to recognize whether the information they are consuming is authentic or original.

He remarked, “What parts of life will you observe closely and what portions will you delve into or comprehend? Remember, you must balance your existence with work. I’m not worried because regardless of how advanced technology becomes, the worth of human emotions remains significant, and that won’t be altered.

Recently, an image generated by AI featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi, who was styled to resemble Paresh Rawal’s iconic character Baburao, became popular online. The image showed him donning Baburao’s thick-rimmed glasses, trademark hairstyle, and the character’s signature white dhoti and vest, complete with a gold chain and bracelet. On the professional side, Pankaj Tripathi is currently basking in the success of his legal drama series, Criminal Justice 4. This show, directed by Rohan Sippy, also features Surveen Chawla, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Asha Negi, Barkha Singh, Mita Vashisht, and Shweta Basu Prasad among others. It can be watched on JioHotstar.

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2025-06-02 10:52