Malayalam actor Ajmal Amir denies sexual misconduct allegations
What's the story
Malayalam actor Ajmal Amir has vehemently denied allegations of sexual misconduct, which were sparked by an audio clip and screenshots shared on social media. The audio clip allegedly features Amir's voice making inappropriate comments, while the screenshots contain indecent messages. In response to the controversy, Amir took to Instagram to deny the allegations and claimed they were a result of AI manipulation.
Statement
'AI voice imitation can't destroy me'
In a video message, Amir said, "No fabricated story, AI voice imitation or brilliant editing can destroy me or my career." "I am an individual who has proven himself in two bigger industries than this, by God's grace, and who is surviving." The actor also highlighted that he does not have a manager or PR agency to manage his image.
Social media management
Amir will now personally manage his social media accounts
Amir revealed that he has not been managing his own social media accounts until now. He said, "A social media profile, which my fans once created, has been in existence for a long time now. However, from today onwards I will personally handle everything on social media." He also expressed gratitude toward those who have supported him during this challenging time.
Support
'You are my driving force'
Amir acknowledged the online criticism he has been facing, calling the posts about him "back-to-back defamatory posts." He stressed the importance of his supporters, saying, "The strength I gained from your messages and calls is the main reason why I am doing this video, sitting in front of you today." He added, "You are my driving force."
Doubts
He also addressed doubts over the clip's authenticity
Amir also addressed doubts over the authenticity of the audio clip, asking viewers to scrutinize it. He said, "Please go through the video a couple of times and ask a basic reel editor; they will clear your doubts." The actor concluded by revealing that he is currently in Dubai for work projects and reiterated his gratitude toward those who have supported him.
Career
Amir has acted in several big-budget films
Having debuted in the 2007 film Pranayakalam, Amir has acted in several big-budget films across the Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil film industries. He was last seen in Thalapathy Vijay's 2024 blockbuster The Greatest Of All Time, where he played a pivotal role.