Influencer and YouTuber Payal Dhare, popularly known as Payal Gaming, has found herself in the middle of an MMS scandal.
Several netizens are speculating that the woman in the private video circulating on social media is Payal. But her fans claim the footage is deeply fake “created to attract viewers”.
However, not a single claim has yet been confirmed.
Who is Payal Gaming?
Payal Gaming, whose real name is Payal Dhare, started her journey on YouTube in 2019 and quickly became a prominent figure among Indian gamers. He posts engaging gameplay videos and live streams for popular games including BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), PUBG, GTA V and more.
By 2021, her YouTube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers – thanks to her relatability and interactive style. Payal has since become the first Indian player to cross the 3 million YouTube subscriber mark.
The gaming influencer is also affiliated with S8UL Esports, one of the leading gaming organizations in India.
In 2024, Payal won an international award at the MOBIES (Mobile Gaming Awards), becoming one of the first Indian female gamers to achieve such recognition.
She also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year to discuss the future of the Games in the country. She was the only player at the table. She told the Prime Minister that gaming was a “stable career option” for women who faced family restrictions and were not allowed to leave the house for work.
Payal Gaming: MMS Controversy
A private video is currently doing the rounds on social media platforms claiming that the woman seen in it is Payal Gaming. Several screenshots of the influencer’s viral MMS and clips are also circulating online.
However, referring to several videos such as a “19-minute viral clip” and a “40-minute video” that went viral on social media, Payal’s fans urged people to stop sharing unverified content.
The rise of such viral videos has raised concerns about the safety of online platforms.
Authorities have issued a strict warning against sharing these videos on social media platforms as the authenticity of all these clips remains unknown.
Payal’s fans also urged social media users to behave responsibly and refrain from sharing unverified content, noting that this is not the first time the creator’s name has been dragged into a viral controversy without evidence.
Her fans believe that Payal is a victim of a deepfake, where artificial intelligence tools and viral rumors are used to falsely link creators with explicit content.
Payal Gaming has not yet issued any confirmation or statement regarding the viral video.
