A picture is being widely shared on social media claiming to show actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut posing with Union minister Chirag Paswan.
The above post can be seen here (archive)
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NewsMobile investigated the viral image and found it to be AI-generated.
A reverse image search of the viral picture, along with relevant keyword searches, found no credible news reports, authentic photographs or official social media posts confirming the image. Neither Kangana Ranaut nor Chirag Paswan has shared the purported photograph on their verified social media handles. Moreover, no credible media organisation has reported such a meeting or published the image.
A closer examination of the viral picture revealed multiple visual inconsistencies commonly associated with AI-generated content. These include unnatural facial blending, distorted hand structures, inconsistent lighting and shadow patterns, disproportionate body alignment, and an overly smooth, synthetic-looking background.
To further verify the image, NewsMobile analysed it using leading AI detection tools, including Sightengine and Hive Moderation. Both tools identified the image as AI-generated with a high probability score, confirming that it is digitally fabricated.
In conclusion, the viral claim that the image authentically shows Kangana Ranaut posing with Chirag Paswan is false. The picture is AI-generated.
