Actor Neha Sharma has issued a strong warning against the unauthorised use of her face and likeness in AI-generated images and videos circulating on social media. In a public statement, the actor demanded that such content be removed and warned that she would pursue legal action against those responsible for creating, posting or sharing it.
Neha made it clear that she had not given permission for her identity to be used in this manner. Her statement comes amid wider discussions around the misuse of artificial intelligence to create misleading or inappropriate content featuring public figures.
Neha Sharma demands removal of AI-generated content
In her social media statement, Neha directly addressed people using her face or likeness to create AI-generated material without her consent.
“Anyone using my face or likeness to create AI-generated videos or images without my consent is hereby warned to STOP IMMEDIATELY,” she wrote, calling on those responsible to take down existing posts and refrain from creating or circulating further content using her identity.
The actor said that using her likeness to misrepresent her or damage her reputation was unacceptable. She also made her position on consent explicit, stating that she did not authorise the use of her face or likeness in this way.
Neha further warned that she intended to take legal action against individuals involved in creating, posting or circulating the material. She cautioned that anonymous or fake social media accounts should not be viewed as a shield against accountability.
Her statement serves as a public demand for the content to be removed. The supplied information does not establish whether she has filed a legal petition or initiated formal proceedings in court.
Celebrity identity and AI misuse under scrutiny
Neha’s warning comes at a time when the use of AI-generated images, videos and digitally altered likenesses has become a growing concern for public figures. Such material can be created or circulated in ways that misrepresent a person, raise questions about consent or potentially damage their reputation.
Personality rights and related legal protections can be relevant when someone’s identity is used without authorisation, particularly in commercial contexts. The legal position, however, depends on the facts of a particular case and the applicable law.
Other celebrities have also sought legal protection over the use of their names, images and likenesses. The supplied report mentions Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor among those who have approached courts in connection with personality-rights concerns.
Neha’s statement adds to the ongoing conversation about how public figures can respond when their identities are used in digital content without permission.
Who is Neha Sharma?
Neha Sharma is an Indian actor who has appeared in Telugu and Hindi films. She is also the daughter of Ajit Sharma, a Congress politician from Bhagalpur, Bihar, who has served as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
Although Neha has supported her father during political campaigns and public events, her professional career has primarily focused on acting. She and her sister, Aisha Sharma, also maintain a social media presence, where they share updates and interact with followers.
Neha Sharma’s films and acting career
Neha made her acting debut in the Telugu film Chirutha, opposite Ram Charan, before entering Hindi cinema with Crook. Her subsequent film credits include Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, Youngistaan and Tanhaji.
She also appeared in the comedy film Bad Newz, which starred Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk and was released in 2024.
While Neha’s statement focuses on protecting her identity and reputation online, it also highlights a broader issue facing actors and other public figures: how to respond when AI tools are used to create and circulate content featuring their likeness without consent.
