The viral intimate video falsely linked to Payal Gaming (real name: Payal Dhare), an Indian YouTuber and gaming streamer from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, with over 4.5 million YouTube subscribers, is confirmed to be a fake AI-generated deepfake.
The clip, approximately 1 minute 20 seconds long and dubbed a “Dubai MMS leak,” began circulating widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Telegram, and Instagram around December 16-17, 2025. It quickly amassed traction, with some users selling access for up to ₹5,000 and others creating fake “Part 1, 2, 3” edits using AI to exploit views and payouts. Fact-checks by outlets like Zee News, Economic Times, DNA India, and MyKhel, along with visual analysis (e.g., mismatched moles and artifacts), labeled it a hoax.
Payal Dhare’s Full Official Statement
On December 17, 2025, Payal broke her silence via a detailed Instagram post (shared as an image on her X account @Payal_Dhaare, post ID: 2001250223021285640), firmly denying any involvement. The post garnered over 28,000 likes, 3 million views, 2,400 reposts, and thousands of supportive replies within hours.
Here’s her complete verbatim statement:
I never expected to have to speak publicly about something so personal and distressing.
Over the past few days, content has been circulated online that falsely associates my name and image with a video currently being shared on digital platforms. I want to state this clearly and without ambiguity: the individual depicted in that video is not me, and it has no connection to my life, my choices, or my identity.
What has been most painful is not only the misrepresentation itself, but the digital space. These actions have consequences far beyond the screen, affecting real people, real families, and real lives.
I have always believed in maintaining silence in the face of negativity. However, this situation demands clarity and a voice—not just for myself, but for the many women who are subjected to similar forms of online abuse and character attacks. This is not harmless content; it is deeply hurtful and dehumanizing.
I respectfully urge the public and members of the media to refrain from sharing, reproducing, or speculating about this material in any form. Appropriate legal steps are being taken to address the misuse of my name and likeness, and to ensure accountability in accordance with the law.
I am deeply grateful to those who have reached out with support, empathy, and understanding during this difficult time. Your kindness and trust have given me strength when I needed it most.
- Payal Dhare
She emphasized legal action under laws like Section 67 of the IT Act (punishable by up to 3-5 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹5 lakh for sharing obscene material) and urged restraint from spreading it.
Fans Rally in Support Against the Deepfake Hoax
Payal’s fans and the gaming community swiftly rallied, flooding her post and social media with support. Key reactions include:
- Calls for stricter AI laws: “AI is dangerous for women, we need strict laws against those who misuse AI.”
- Demands for accountability: “Legal action is the only solution. Go for it!” and “Action should be taken against people circulating fake and deepfake vids.”
- Condemnation of exploiters: “Using AI videos to ruin someone’s image for views is disgusting” and reports of spam accounts profiting from misinformation.
- Broader solidarity: Many highlighted the impact on women creators, with comments like “Stay strong girl” and “Women creators deserve respect & privacy.”
Her esports organization, S8UL, is reportedly involved in legal efforts. This incident underscores rising deepfake threats, following similar cases with other influencers.
Bottom line: It’s 100% fake—not Payal. Stop sharing, report spam, and support victims of AI abuse.