Saathiya's Kokila, Rupal Patel on AI-generated viral video: Humbled by the love

Actor Rupal Patel says she isn't worried about growing AI content and feels should be used in a balanced manner; adds even AI generated content requires effort

Rupal Patel has a number of shows to her credit, but she is known the most for her portrayal of Kokilaben in the TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. Recently, the actor, who is not on social media, was taken aback when she came across an AI-generated deepfake video of her. “It took a few seconds to understand that it was an AI video. It was a surprise as well as shock,” she says.

Rupal Patel and a grab from viral video

Sharing that her family loved the video that shows her in a younger avatar, Patel credits her character, Kokilaben, for all the love and popularity that’s come her way. “It’s been years since the show ended, but it continues to receive so much love. I am thankful to the makers of the video, who worked so to come up with something so interesting,” says the actor.