By Grok News Desk
December 19, 2025
Mumbai, India – Popular Indian gaming influencer Payal Dhare, better known as Payal Gaming, has become the center of a massive online storm after a purported private video surfaced online, falsely claiming to feature her in an intimate scenario. The clip, often titled “Payal Gaming Dubai MMS,” has exploded across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram, racking up millions of views and searches, but the 21-year-old YouTuber has categorically denied any involvement, calling it a deepfake fabrication.
The controversy erupted around December 16, 2025, when a 1-minute-20-second explicit clip began circulating widely. Netizens quickly linked it to Payal due to superficial resemblances, dubbing it her “leaked video from Dubai.” Screenshots, thumbnails, and shady download links flooded X, with some users even peddling scam sites promising “full videos.” However, fact-checks by digital experts and Payal’s fans revealed glaring inconsistencies: unnatural facial movements, audio mismatches, and background artifacts typical of AI-generated deepfakes.
Payal Breaks Her Silence: “It’s Not Me”
In her first public statement on December 17, 2025, via Instagram, Payal addressed the “personal and distressing” ordeal head-on. “The individual depicted in that video is not me, and it has no connection to my life, my choices, or my identity,” she wrote, emphasizing the emotional toll of the misinformation. “What has been most painful is the swift judgment and the damage to my reputation without any verification.”
Her rumored boyfriend, Parv Singh, echoed her sentiments, slamming the video as fake and urging fans to report malicious content. Fans rallied in droves, with posts like “Don’t spread fake AI video of Payal” going viral, highlighting the dangers of unverified shares.
Who is Payal Gaming?
Payal Dhare, 21, rose to fame through her high-octane BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) streams and YouTube content since 2019. With millions of subscribers, she’s a trailblazer for women in Indian esports, affiliated with S8UL Esports. Her accolades include the 2024 MOBIES award for Best Gaming Influencer and a historic meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss gaming’s future. She recently gained extra fame as the “viral girl in the stands” during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai.
This isn’t her first brush with fakes—previous AI clips have targeted her—but the scale this time has sparked broader debates on deepfake misuse.
Echoes of Recent Scandals
The incident mirrors the “19-minute viral video” saga involving creators like Sweet Zannat, where AI hoaxes led to harassment waves. Experts warn of rising deepfake scams exploiting celebrities for clicks and malware. Telugu actress Nivetha Thomas also recently spoke out against similar AI abuses.
Calls for Action Amid Trending Frenzy
As “Payal Gaming viral video” tops Google Trends, authorities are reportedly investigating the video’s origin, with rumors of arrests for those spreading it. Actor Sreeleela urged responsibility: “Every girl is a daughter, sister, and friend.”
Payal’s resilience shines through, but the episode underscores the dark side of virality in 2025. Netizens are urged: Verify before sharing, report fakes, and protect privacy. The gaming queen’s comeback streams are already anticipated—proof that trolls can’t dim her glow.