
Jun 2, 2026
✦Indian Express
No more 'Bhidu' without consent: Court steps in to shield Jackie Shroff from AI exploitation
The Delhi High Court has stopped anyone from using Jackie Shroff's name or voice without his permission. The court granted a permanent order protecting his identity from being used for commercial gain, especially with AI and the metaverse. Jackie Shroff had sought protection, saying his name and nicknames like "Bhidu" were used without consent.