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Pink Villa
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Aanand L Rai SLAMS producers of Raanjhanaa for releasing AI-altered version without his knowledge, calls it ‘unauthorised': ‘I had no role in it'
Raanjhanaa is one of the most loved and iconic movies made in Bollywood. The film starring Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush as leads stood out for its bold ending that director Aanand L Rai crafted back then. But he seems to be quite upset with the recent AI-altered re-release version of the movie, which the production house Eros International Media opted for without his knowledge. The director has recently shared his views on the same, expressing that this act is 'deeply upsetting'. What did director Aanand L Rai say in his Instagram post? Taking to his Instagram handle, Aanand L Rai shared a picture of Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush from the sets of the film. Sharing this old gem, he wrote a long note about what he feels after seeing the AI-altered version of Raanjhanaa. He wrote, 'The past three weeks have been surreal, and deeply upsetting. To watch Raanjhanaa, a film born out of care, conflict, collaboration, and creative risk, be altered, repackaged, and re-released without my knowledge or consent has been nothing short of devastating. What makes it worse is the complete ease and casualness with which it's been done.' He also added, 'Let me say this as clearly as I can: I do not support or endorse the AI-altered version of Raanjhanaa. It is unauthorised. I had no role in it. Neither did the team that made the film. And whatever it claims to be, it is not the film we intended, or made. This was never just a film to us. It was shaped by human hands, human flaws, and human feeling. What's now being circulated is not a tribute. It is a reckless takeover that strips the work of its intent, its context, and its soul.' Rai stated that neither the actors, writers, composers, lyricists, editor, technicians, nor the larger crew were consulted before making this version. What is the fiasco around the AI-altered version? As most of us know, Raanjhanaa did not have a happy ending. So, the production banner Eros International Media made a drastic move and altered the tragic ending into a happy one. The production house announced that the Tamil version of the film will now offer a different climax, which is created with AI assistance.
New Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
'Not my film': Aanand L Rai slams AI-altered re-release of 'Raanjhanaa' without consent
Celebrated filmmaker Aanand L Rai has strongly condemned the unauthorised AI-edited re-release of his 2013 romantic drama Raanjhanaa, branding it a 'reckless takeover' that distorts the heart and soul of the original film. The altered version, titled Ambikapathy, was released in Tamil across theatres on August 1 with an AI-generated 'happy ending', a significant deviation from the film's original and tragic conclusion. What has sparked outrage is that the reimagined version was produced and distributed by Eros International without the consent, or even the knowledge, of its director. According to Rai, neither he nor any of the film's core creative team were consulted before the AI-modified version was released. In an Instagram post, Rai wrote, "The past three weeks have been surreal and deeply upsetting. To watch Raanjhanaa, a film born out of care, conflict, collaboration, and creative risk, be altered, repackaged, and re-released without my knowledge or consent has been nothing short of devastating."
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Devastated Aanand L Rai calls AI-altered version of Raanjhanaa ‘deeply upsetting': ‘It's an abject betrayal'
Amid the growing tensions over the AI-altered re-release of Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor starrer Raanjhanaa, filmmaker Aanand L Rai has strongly voiced his opposition on social media. Taking to Instagram, he shared a long note, calling the recent events "deeply upsetting." Aanand L Rai talked about his film Raanjhanaa. 'The past three weeks have been surreal, and deeply upsetting. To watch Raanjhanaa, a film born out of care, conflict, collaboration, and creative risk, be altered, repackaged, and re-released without my knowledge or consent has been nothing short of devastating. What makes it worse is the complete ease and casualness with which it's been done. And yet, in the middle of all this, the support and solidarity from the industry, our audiences, and the larger creative community has reminded me of what Raanjhanaa stood for in the first place - connection, courage, and truth. I'm deeply grateful for that,' Aanand L Rai wrote. The filmmaker further asserted that he did not support or endorse the AI-altered version of Raanjhanaa, stating that it is unauthorised. "I had no role in it. Neither did the team that made the film. And whatever it claims to be, it is not the film we intended, or made. This was never just a film to us. It was shaped by human hands, human flaws, and human feeling. What's now being circulated is not a tribute. It is a reckless takeover that strips the work of its intent, its context, and its soul. The idea that our work can be taken and modified by a machine, then dressed up as innovation, is deeply disrespectful. To cloak a film's emotional legacy in a synthetic cape without consent is not a creative act. It's an abject betrayal of everything we built," he continued in the post. He concluded the post by acknowledging the hard work done by the original team of the film, including the writer, the actors, the composer, the lyricist, the technicians, and the entire crew. Following the announcement of the AI-altered version of Raanjhanaa, Aanand had expressed deep concerns over the makers' rights and consent. Featuring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor in the lead roles, the film was released in 2013 and was a critical and commercial success. Over the years, Raanjhanaa has maintained a cult status among viewers.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
AI news today: Reason behind rising techie layoffs, AI-altered version of 'Raanjhanaa' causes uproar and more
AI news today: Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has publicly criticised an AI-altered version of his 2013 film Raanjhanaa, calling it 'deeply upsetting.' His remarks come amid growing backlash over AI-generated re-releases in Bollywood. The altered version, reportedly featuring AI-modified visuals and voices of lead actors Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor, has triggered concerns among creators about consent and artistic AI continues to reshape global tech and business landscapes. OpenAI has reportedly hit $12 billion in annualised revenue, doubled from earlier this year, and is set to open its first European data centre in Norway in 2026. Microsoft's market valuation also surged past $4 trillion, powered by investor confidence in AI's future. However, a report by Indeed reveals that AI's rise is also being used to justify tech layoffs, even as job postings fall—down 36% from 2020 levels—highlighting the complex relationship between AI adoption and workforce disruption. Top news on AI are: "Deeply upsetting": Aanand L Rai calls out AI-altered version of 'Raanjhanaa'Amid the growing tensions over the AI-altered re-release of Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Raanjhanaa,' filmmaker Aanand L Rai has strongly voiced his opposition on social media. OpenAI Hits $12 b in Annual Revenue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI roughly doubled its revenue in the first seven months of the year, reaching $12 billion in annualised revenue, the Information reported on Wednesday citing a source. Microsoft valuation surges above $4 trillion as AI lifts stocks Microsoft surged above $4 trillion in market value early Thursday following strong earnings, as investor bullishness for artificial intelligence lifted major indices further into record territory. OpenAI to build its first European data centre in Norway, with partners OpenAI is launching its first Stargate data centre project in Europe, partnering with developer Nscale Global Holdings and investment group Aker ASA to open a $1-billion facility in Norway next year, the companies said on Thursday. Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? If you read the typical 2025 mass layoff notice from a tech industry CEO, you might think that artificial intelligence cost workers their jobs. The reality is more complicated, with companies trying to signal to Wall Street that they're making themselves more efficient as they prepare for broader changes wrought by AI. A new report Wednesday from career website Indeed says tech job postings in July were down 36% from their early 2020 levels, with AI one but not the most obvious factor in stalling a rebound.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
AI news today: Reason behind rising techie layoffs, AI-altered version of 'Raanjhanaa' causes uproar and more
AI news today : Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has publicly criticised an AI-altered version of his 2013 film Raanjhanaa, calling it 'deeply upsetting.' His remarks come amid growing backlash over AI-generated re-releases in Bollywood. The altered version, reportedly featuring AI-modified visuals and voices of lead actors Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor, has triggered concerns among creators about consent and artistic integrity. Meanwhile, AI continues to reshape global tech and business landscapes. OpenAI has reportedly hit $12 billion in annualised revenue, doubled from earlier this year, and is set to open its first European data centre in Norway in 2026. Microsoft's market valuation also surged past $4 trillion, powered by investor confidence in AI's future. However, a report by Indeed reveals that AI's rise is also being used to justify tech layoffs, even as job postings fall—down 36% from 2020 levels—highlighting the complex relationship between AI adoption and workforce disruption. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Cybersecurity Design Thinking healthcare Finance Operations Management Management Healthcare Product Management Artificial Intelligence Others CXO PGDM Project Management Degree MCA Technology MBA Data Science Data Analytics Data Science Leadership others Digital Marketing Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months MIT xPRO CERT-MIT xPRO PGC in Cybersecurity Starts on undefined Get Details Top news on AI are: "Deeply upsetting": Aanand L Rai calls out AI-altered version of 'Raanjhanaa' Amid the growing tensions over the AI-altered re-release of Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Raanjhanaa,' filmmaker Aanand L Rai has strongly voiced his opposition on social media. OpenAI Hits $12 b in Annual Revenue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI roughly doubled its revenue in the first seven months of the year, reaching $12 billion in annualised revenue, the Information reported on Wednesday citing a source. Live Events Microsoft valuation surges above $4 trillion as AI lifts stocks Microsoft surged above $4 trillion in market value early Thursday following strong earnings, as investor bullishness for artificial intelligence lifted major indices further into record territory. OpenAI to build its first European data centre in Norway, with partners OpenAI is launching its first Stargate data centre project in Europe, partnering with developer Nscale Global Holdings and investment group Aker ASA to open a $1-billion facility in Norway next year, the companies said on Thursday. Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? If you read the typical 2025 mass layoff notice from a tech industry CEO, you might think that artificial intelligence cost workers their jobs. The reality is more complicated, with companies trying to signal to Wall Street that they're making themselves more efficient as they prepare for broader changes wrought by AI. A new report Wednesday from career website Indeed says tech job postings in July were down 36% from their early 2020 levels, with AI one but not the most obvious factor in stalling a rebound.
