Television actress Rashami Desai was recently asked to remove an AI-generated post on Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee from her Instagram account. The actress happily obliged to the request after concerns were raised over its content.
Rashami Desai asked to take down the post
The actress took to Instagram stories to share that she had received a communication email expressing concern over the images she shared, which reportedly featured senior political leaders. The posts were termed as `inappropriate` and `misleading.` Taking note of the concern, Rashami revealed that she immediately removed the post.
She shared the screenshot of the email she received, which read: Hello Rashami, The images you posted contain Respected Amit Shah (Union Home Minister of India) and Mamata Banerjee (Chief Minister of West Bengal) in a manner that is obscene, defamatory, and misleading.”
“Under Indian law, publishing or circulating content that damages the dignity, reputation, or public standing of constitutional authorities can attract serious legal consequences, even when done as satire or humour,” the email added, before concluding, “I strongly request you to immediately remove this post to avoid legal action, police complaints, and regulatory scrutiny. This is a matter of public decency and constitutional respect. Citizen Deb (sic).”
Rashami Desai reacts
The actress expressed her stand on the matter and clarified that she had no intention of hurting anyone`s feelings or sentiments. She further shared that she was happy to see young voices being active on social media and engaging in conversations that matter.
Along with the screenshot she wrote, “EXTREMELY HAPPY TO SEE THE YOUTH BEING SO ACTIVE ON INSTAGRAM… HAVE DELETED THE AI-GENERATED STORY… HAD NO INTENTIONS TO HURT ANYONE`S FEELINGS OR SENTIMENTS. WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY IF THE YOUTH ALWAYS SPEAKS FOR THE RIGHT THINGS AT THE RIGHT TIME…(sic).”
Rashami Desai made her Hindi television debut with the show Raavan in 2006. Later, she had a dual role in Pari Hoon Main. Rashami became a household name with her work in the show Uttaran. The actress later particiapted in severalwas then seen in several reality shows, such as Zara Nachke Dikha 2, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5, Fear Factor. Khatron Ke Khiladi 6, Nach Baliye 7, and Bigg Boss 13.
