Imran Ashraf Denies Death Rumours as AI Videos Spread Online
The Pakistani actor confirms he is alive after fabricated social media clips falsely claimed he had died of a heart attack
Imran Ashraf responds to false AI-generated videos claiming the actor had died
Pakistani actor Imran Ashraf has reassured fans that he is “absolutely fine” after a series of AI-generated videos falsely claimed that he had died.
Ashraf addressed the rumours through an Instagram story, making it clear that the reports circulating on social media were fake. He also asked his followers to remember him in their prayers.
The false reports appeared to come from a series of AI-generated clips featuring well-known Pakistani journalists and celebrities announcing the actor’s alleged death.
Several videos reportedly showed artificial versions of actor Bilal Abbas, former cricketer Shahid Afridi and journalist Mansoor Ali Khan discussing Ashraf’s supposed death from a heart attack.
One fabricated clip even appeared to show a funeral for the actor, highlighting how convincing and disturbing AI-generated misinformation can become.
The incident involving Imran Ashraf is part of a growing pattern in which artificial intelligence is being used to create fake celebrity announcements, images and videos.
Social media users can easily mistake such material for genuine news when familiar faces appear to deliver the fabricated claims.
Ashraf is not the first Pakistani celebrity to publicly reject false reports about his death.
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In June, singer Tahira Syed shared a video confirming that she was alive and in good health after false reports of her death circulated online. She urged people to verify information before sharing it.
Actor Tauseeq Haider also became the subject of AI-generated misinformation when fake images suggested that he had married actor Farah Saadia.
The two actors later issued a joint statement confirming that they were still single and humorously asked those responsible for the fabricated images to send them wedding gifts.
The problem has also affected celebrities outside Pakistan.
Indian film star Dharmendra was falsely reported dead while he was receiving hospital treatment. His family later confirmed that he remained alive and was recovering. He died several weeks later, on November 24.
The repeated incidents show how AI technology has created new challenges for celebrities, journalists and social media users.
Fabricated videos can now imitate voices, faces and familiar news formats with increasing realism. As a result, false claims can spread rapidly before the people involved have an opportunity to respond.
For fans, the latest incident serves as another reminder to check official accounts and reliable news sources before believing or sharing reports about a celebrity’s death.
For now, Ashraf’s message is clear: the actor is alive and well, despite the AI-generated rumours circulating online.
