Google LLC was ordered to remove identified URLs within 72 hours. Block Orders:
has transformed into a landmark battle for digital privacy and personality rights in early 2026. While sensational headlines often recycle ancient controversies or fabricated AI videos, the real story lies in the actress’s aggressive legal stance and her deliberate shift toward candid, family-centered digital presence. The Rise of Deepfakes and the "Viral Tape" Myth
If you encounter non-consensual intimate media or deepfakes, report it to the Cyber Crime portal (cybercrime.gov.in). Do not share, screenshot, or comment.
As of this writing, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has not issued a statement. Her legal team, however, has been active. Sources close to the Bachchan family confirm that over 1,200 URLs hosting the "viral content" have been submitted to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for removal under the IT Rules, 2021, which criminalize the spread of deepfake pornography and defamation.