AI Threatens Film Industry: Actors Fear Replacement as Technology Advances

• Artificial Intelligence is rapidly expanding its scope in the Hindi film industry, moving beyond minor technical tasks.
• Jio Hotstar released 'Mahabharat - Ek Dharmayudh', a web series entirely created with AI and featuring no real actors.
• Abhishek Bachchan expressed concern, stating AI scares him and could detrimentally impact artists' careers if not used correctly.
• Rana Daggubati echoed fears at the AI Summit, predicting AI will enable cheaper, faster film production, altering artists' roles.
• The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is currently underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 16 to 20.