Ekta Kapoor faces backlash over AI-generated Lord Krishna scene in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu…

Television producer Ekta Kapoor recently faced significant online criticism after an episode of the long-running serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi featured an AI-generated depiction of Lord Krishna. The sequence, which aired as the show marked its 26th anniversary, depicted the deity interacting with the character Tulsi, played by Smriti Irani, during a prison scene.

What happened

The controversy began after clips from the episode circulated on X, showing an AI-generated Lord Krishna appearing before Tulsi while she was dressed in a white prison sari. The character of Tulsi was recently involved in a plotline where she shot her grandson, Parth, following allegations of sexual assault. Viewers quickly took to social media to troll the visual quality of the sequence and the narrative choices.

Social media users mocked various aspects of the production, including the dialogue and the AI implementation. Comments ranged from critiques of the character speaking a mix of Hindi and English to jokes suggesting the producer was using a free or low-quality AI tool. Some users expressed broader frustration regarding the increasing reliance on AI-generated visuals in television storytelling, with several posts calling for the producer to stop using the technology. The sequence has since gone viral, generating numerous memes and widespread humorous reactions across the platform.