Fact Check: The Viral “Payal Gaming Dubai MMS Leak” Video Is a Deepfake
The circulating clip (often described as around 1-1.20 minutes long and falsely linked to a “Dubai MMS leak”) purporting to feature popular Indian gamer and YouTuber Payal Dhare (known as Payal Gaming) is not real. Multiple fact-checks, digital experts, news reports, and fans have confirmed it is an AI-generated deepfake or manipulated footage unrelated to her.
Key Evidence It’s Fake
- Fans and online communities quickly identified inconsistencies, such as mismatched facial features, lighting artifacts, and audio sync issues typical of deepfakes.
- Fact-check posts and articles explicitly state the video is fabricated, often recycled or AI-created to exploit her popularity for clicks and views.
- No verified evidence ties the clip to Payal Dhare. Similar hoaxes have targeted her before, highlighting the growing misuse of AI to harass female creators.
- References to “Dubai” appear to stem from misinformation or confusion with her public travel content (e.g., innocent videos with creators like Abhinav Reddy).
Note: Some rumors mention a separate “19-minute video,” but that’s unrelated and also debunked as fake or misattributed.
Payal Dhare’s Emotional Response
Payal Gaming broke her silence on Instagram with an official statement, strongly denying any involvement:
- She clarified: “The individual depicted in that video IS NOT ME” and said the circulation has no connection to her.
- She described it as “deeply hurtful” and condemned the misuse of AI/deepfake technology.
- She urged people to stop sharing the content and announced plans to take legal action against those spreading it.
Her fans have rallied in support, calling out the harassment and emphasizing respect for privacy.
Advice: Do not search for, view, or share such clips—they often lead to malware via fake links, and spreading them contributes to online abuse. Deepfakes are a serious issue, especially for women in public spaces like gaming and content creation. Support creators by respecting their statements and reporting harmful content.