Pakistani director Khalilur Rehman claims viral obscene video is deepfake | WATCH

As the video gained traction online, Khalilur Rehman approached the authorities, registering a complaint that accused the perpetrators of blackmail. He reported that after refusing to pay the demanded ransom, the video was made public, severely damaging his reputation.

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New Delhi: Renowned Pakistani dramatist and director Khalilur Rehman Qamar has found himself at the center of a social media storm after an obscene video featuring him and a young woman, Amna Arooj, went viral. The dramatist has claimed that he was coerced at gunpoint to participate in the acts depicted in the video. In an interview with a YouTuber, Khalilur Rehman disclosed these shocking details.

Khalilur Rehman files a complaint

Khalilur Rehman has lodged a formal complaint with the Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). He alleged that the individuals behind the video not only forced him to dance and kiss the young woman but also created and circulated the obscene footage with malicious intent. His lawyer has supported these claims, stating that the video is likely a deepfake, manipulated to tarnish his client's reputation. The lawyer further revealed that Amna Arooj had been persistently requesting a meeting with Khalilur for 15 days prior to the video's release.

“He was forced to dance and kiss the young woman at gunpoint,” Khalilur Rehman claimed in his interview. 

“The video is morphed or deep fake; anyone's face can be replaced in a video,” stated his lawyer.

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Khalilur Rehman files case against perpretrators

As the video gained traction online, Khalilur Rehman approached the authorities, registering a complaint that accused the perpetrators of blackmail. He reported that after refusing to pay the demanded ransom, the video was made public, severely damaging his reputation. The FIA Cyber Crime Wing confirmed receipt of his complaint and has initiated an investigation.

The police have acted swiftly, arresting 12 suspects, including the primary accused, Hassan Shah, and his accomplice. The case, registered at Sundar Police Station on July 21, details the allegations of coercion and blackmail against Khalilur Rehman.

Allegations and past incidents

The circulating video shows Khalilur Rehman in a compromising situation with a young woman, leading to public outrage. Critics have questioned his actions, especially given his marital status. In a prior incident, Khalilur Rehman reported being kidnapped and robbed in Lahore. He claimed that Amna invited him under the pretense of discussing a drama project, only for him to be abducted by armed men who extorted a significant ransom.

According to the FIR, the kidnappers stole his phone, watch, cash, and withdrew Rs 250,000 using his ATM card before abandoning him blindfolded in a remote area.

Police investigation underway

The authorities are actively pursuing the case, and Khalilur Rehman has called for stringent action against those responsible. The investigation by the FIA and local police aims to uncover the truth behind the video and the associated allegations of coercion and blackmail.