Payal Gaming, India's first female gamer, made headlines after an alleged private video of her went viral on social media. Well, Payal has made the following tough decision…
indian game sense pay gaming It's always in the news headlines these days. Recently, an alleged private video went viral on social media and her name was associated with it. However, Payal clarified that the video is an AI-generated deepfake and has nothing to do with her. After staying silent for a long time, Payal decided to speak up about the matter and revealed the truth on her social media handle X (formerly Twitter).
Payal Gaming registers FIR against viral video
On December 19, 2025, Payal Gaming informed followers of the X account that it had filed an FIR with the Maharashtra State Cyber Police in this regard. She also shared a copy of the FIR and said that the complaint was filed regarding a deepfake video that went viral in her name. In her words, “Today, I met Shri Yashasvi Yadav (IPS), Commissioner of Police and Director, Maharashtra State Cyber Directorate. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Maharashtra State Cyber Directorate for its prompt action, professionalism, efficiency and seamless support.”
What does Payal Gaming say about the viral video controversy?
On December 17, 2025, Payal, a well-known actress, wrote and published an extensive letter explaining that the girl depicted in the viral video is not her. She said she could never have imagined having to make such an alarming and public announcement about her life. Payal strongly condemned the video for wrongly linking her name with her identity and said the video has nothing to do with her life, her choices or her identity. In her words, “I never expected to have to speak publicly about something so personal and heartbreaking. Over the past few days, content has been circulating online that falsely associates my name and image with a video currently being shared on digital platforms. I want to say this clearly and unambiguously: The individuals depicted in that video are not me and have nothing to do with my life, my choices, or my identity.”
Payal also said that the entire incident affected not only her but also her family. She said that although she usually prefers to remain silent on negative issues, this was a situation that required her to speak the truth. She said this is not just her problem, but the voice of all women who have been victims of online harassment and character attacks like this. Payal said such content is inhumane and extremely distressing and appealed to people not to share such videos or speculate about them.
What is Payal Gaming?
Payal Gaming's actual name is Payal Dhare. She ranks as one of the most famous female gamers in India. Her gaming career on YouTube began in 2019 and gained attention through her gameplay and live streams of trending games such as BGMI, PUBG, and GTA V. Payal is a strong competitor for male gamers and has made a name for himself in India as well as abroad. She was one of the few Indian gamers who was able to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and talk about the future of the Indian gaming industry.
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