Vikram Bhatt defends using AI in *Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past*, humorously questioning critics about sourcing real ghosts while the film garners nearly Rs 20 crore globally.
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Jun 19, 2026
11:23 am
What's the storyFilmmaker Vikram Bhatt has defended the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in his latest film, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past.
The movie has been criticized for its heavy reliance on AI, with many arguing that it has compromised the quality of storytelling.
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