A video purportedly showing Bollywood superstar Salman Khan announcing the birth of his niece is being widely circulated on social media.
In the viral clip, Khan can be seen holding an infant alongside his sister, allegedly sharing the news of a newborn’s arrival in the family.
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NewsMobile investigated the viral video and found that it was AI-generated and digitally manipulated.
To verify the claim, NewsMobile conducted reverse image searches of multiple keyframes extracted from the video, along with relevant keyword searches. However, these searches yielded no credible reports or evidence confirming the birth of a newborn in Salman Khan’s family or the authenticity of the viral footage.
NewsMobile could not find any authentic footage, official announcement or credible media report showing Khan holding an infant alongside his sister in the manner depicted in the viral clip.
Furthermore, neither Salman Khan nor any member of his family has shared any such video or announcement on their verified social media accounts.
A frame-by-frame examination of the footage revealed several telltale signs of AI manipulation, including unnatural facial features, inaccurate lip-sync, distorted body movements, inconsistent body proportions, and irregular lighting and shadows. The background also appears unusually smooth, lacking the depth and texture typically found in authentic footage.
To further assess the video’s authenticity, NewsMobile analysed the footage using Hive Moderation, an AI detection tool. The analysis flagged the video as AI-generated with a high probability, providing further evidence that the viral clip had been digitally fabricated.
In conclusion, the viral video purportedly showing Salman Khan announcing the birth of his niece is AI-generated and not authentic.
