Influencer and YouTuber Payal Dhare, better known as Payal Gaming, has found herself in the middle of an MMS scam.
Many netizens are speculating that the woman seen in the private video circulated on social media is Payal. But his fans claim it is a deepfake footage “created to attract viewers”.
However, there is no confirmation of any claim yet.
Who is Payal Gaming?
Payal Gaming, whose real name is Payal Dhare, started her YouTube journey in 2019 and soon became a prominent figure among Indian gamers. She posts engaging gameplay videos and live streams for popular games including BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), PUBG, GTA V, and others.
As of 2021, his YouTube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers – thanks to his relatable personality and interactive style. Payal has since become the first Indian female gamer to cross 3 million subscribers on YouTube.
The gaming influencer is also affiliated with S8UL Esports, one of India’s leading gaming organizations.
In 2024, Payal won an international award at the MOBIES (Mobile Gaming Awards), becoming one of the first female gamers from India to achieve such recognition.
He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year to discuss the future of gaming in the country. She was the only female gamer at the table. She told the Prime Minister that gaming is a “stable career option” for women who face family restrictions and are not allowed to leave the house for work.
Payal Gaming: MMS controversy
A private video is currently going viral on social media platforms, it is being claimed that the woman seen in it is Payal Gaming. Several screenshots of the viral MMS and clips of the influencer are also being circulated online.
However, citing several videos like ’19-minute viral clip’ and ’40-minute video’ that are going viral on social media, Payal’s fans have urged people to stop sharing unverified content.
The increase in such viral videos has raised concerns about the security of online platforms.
Authorities have issued a strict warning against sharing these videos on social media platforms, as the authenticity of all these clips is unknown.
Payal’s fans also urged social media users to act responsibly and refrain from sharing unverified content, noting that this is not the first time that a creator’s name has been dragged into a viral controversy without evidence.
Her fans believe that Payal is a victim of deepfakes, where AI tools and viral rumors are being used to falsely link creators to explicit content.
Payal Gaming has not yet issued any confirmation or statement regarding the viral video.