Payal Dhare, a popular Indian gaming YouTuber and streamer with over 4.5 million subscribers, has publicly addressed the controversy. In statements on Instagram and other platforms (around December 17-18, 2025), she clarified that the circulating explicit clip has no connection to her, calling it misleading, harmful, and dehumanizing. She emphasized the real-life impact on individuals and families, urged people to stop sharing unverified content, and indicated potential legal action against those spreading it.
Key Points from Reports and Fact-Checks
- Multiple Indian news outlets (e.g., Economic Times, India.com, LatestLY, Zee News, myKhel, BollywoodLife, and NewsX) have covered the story, consistently noting that fans and observers identified the video as a deepfake created to defame her and gain views/clicks.
- The clip (often described as 1-2 minutes long, sometimes linked to a “Dubai MMS” narrative) appeared shortly after Payal gained extra visibility during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
- No credible evidence confirms its authenticity; instead, reports highlight tell-tale signs of AI manipulation, such as inconsistencies in visuals/audio and the pattern of similar hoaxes targeting female creators (e.g., following the “19-minute viral video” involving other influencers like Sofik SK and Sweet Zannat).
- Fact-checks explicitly label it as fabricated, often tied to clickbait scams leading to malware sites.
- Fans defended her strongly on social media, with many posts (including from non-fans) pointing out it’s AI-generated and urging respect for privacy.
This incident highlights rising concerns over deepfake misuse in India, especially against women creators, amid calls for better platform regulations and awareness. Payal has not been involved in any confirmed leak, and sharing or speculating on such content can cause real harm—plus potential legal repercussions under IT laws.
If you’re seeing this video online, report it and avoid spreading it. Payal’s fans and supporters continue to stand by her, emphasizing that this is a malicious attack on her reputation.