Payal Dhare, popularly known as Payal Gaming, is a prominent Indian gaming YouTuber and streamer with over 4.5 million subscribers on YouTube and millions of followers on Instagram. She rose to fame through gameplay videos and live streams of games like BGMI, PUBG, and GTA V, becoming one of India’s top female gamers and even receiving international awards.
In mid-December 2025, an explicit intimate video began circulating on social media platforms like X (Twitter) and Telegram. Many unverified accounts falsely claimed the woman in the clip was Payal Gaming, often dubbing it a “Dubai MMS leak” (linked to her recent viral appearance at a cricket match in Dubai). This led to widespread speculation, trending searches, and harmful rumours.
Key Points from Reports and Fact-Checks:
- The video is widely regarded as fake: Fans, digital experts, and multiple news outlets (including Zee News, Economic Times, IndiaTimes, and fact-checking sites) identified it as an AI-generated deepfake or manipulated footage of an unrelated person. No credible evidence links it to Payal.
- Common tactics: Links promising the “full video” often led to phishing sites or malware. Similar hoaxes have targeted other influencers recently.
- Fan response: Supporters quickly defended her, calling out the misuse of AI and urging people not to share unverified content. Many highlighted inconsistencies in the clip.
Payal Dhare’s Official Statement:
On December 17, 2025, Payal broke her silence with a detailed Instagram post, calling the situation “personal and distressing.” Key excerpts:
- “The individual depicted in that video is not me, and it has no connection to my life, my choices, or my identity.”
- She described the false association as “deeply hurtful and dehumanizing,” noting the real-life impact on individuals and families.
- Payal announced she is taking legal action against the misuse of her name and image.
- She urged the public and media to stop sharing or speculating about the material.
This controversy highlights the growing issue of deepfakes targeting female creators, with calls for stricter laws and platform accountability. As of December 19, 2025, the rumours have been thoroughly debunked, and Payal continues to focus on her gaming content.
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