Payal Gaming Viral Clip Controversy #shorts

A 19-minute intimate video clip began circulating on social media, and many users started wrongly claiming the person in it was Payal Gaming (real name Payal Dhare), a popular Indian gaming influencer. India+1
There’s no verified evidence that Payal appears in the video — many supporters and fact-checking reports suggest it is AI-generated or deepfake content used to spread misinformation. Newstrack English+1

In a public statement (on Instagram/X), Payal Dhare strongly denied all association with the viral clip:

She said the individual in the video is not her and that it has “no connection to her life, her choices, or her identity.” Free Press Journal
Describing the situation as “distressing,” “deeply hurtful,” and “dehumanising,” she urged people to stop sharing or speculating about the content. mint
Payal also said that appropriate legal action is underway to address the misuse of her name and image under relevant cyber laws. Free Press Journal

Fans and fellow influencers have come forward in support of Payal, condemning the spread of unverified content. India
The controversy has sparked a wider discussion on dangers of AI deepfakes and online abuse, especially targeting women creators. Indiatimes
Some discussions online also link the situation to curiosity about personal relationships — for example, renewed attention on her rumoured boyfriend Parv Singh — though these are unrelated to the core issue. Suno News

There is no credible proof linking Payal Gaming to the viral video. Newstrack English
Independent experts and community members have flagged the clip as likely AI deepfake or manipulated video aimed at attracting attention. Indulgexpress
Sharing or forwarding such content can be harmful and illegal under Indian cyber laws related to obscene or defamatory material. Newstrack English
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