What is Payal Gaming’s viral video controversy?
Indian gaming influencer Payal Dhare, aka Payal Gaming, got the attention of the public when a 19-minute vulgar video of her spread like wildfire across social media platforms. The video was dubbed Payal Gaming Dubai leak, and it was said that the girl in the video was Payal. Subsequently, Payal made it clear that the video was a total hoax and had been created using the AI deepfake method.
What did Payal Gaming do after video leak controversy?
Payal Gaming took the matter seriously and sought help from the Maharashtra Cyber Cell. He said that such videos not only damage his image but are also mentally very disturbing. Payal, in her social media post, strongly condemned the act and called for legal action.
Is the creator of Payal Gaming’s viral video arrested?
In January 2026, the Maharashtra Cyber Department took action in this case and identified the person who made and spread the video. The creator of the fake video has been apprehended and is being questioned, the officials said. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act.
Who leaked 19 minutes Payal Gaming’s viral video?
During the investigation, it came to light that the name of the youth who made this deepfake video is Abhishek Jadhav. He himself released a video stating his name and publicly apologized to Payal Gaming. He admitted that he had made the video with the help of AI, and it was circulated on social media.
What did Payal Gaming, the 19-minute video creator, reveal?
Abhishek Jadhav also revealed that his Instagram ID is’ dobiga ‘and that’s how he uploaded the video. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has also shared its video and apology statement on its official social media account.
Why was Payal Gaming targeted through viral video leaks?
It is being said that one of the reasons why Payal Gaming was targeted was also her growing popularity. In the year 2025, during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match in Dubai, she was seen in the stadium, after which her photos and videos went viral, and her recognition increased even more.
When did Payal Gaming speak out on the video leak controversy?
When this viral video controversy came to light in December 2025, Payal broke her silence on December 17. She clarified that the girl in the viral video is not her. Payal termed the incident as disgraceful and inhuman and said that such misuse of technology is extremely dangerous.
Sweet Zannat’s 19-minute viral video controversy
Such cases are not just limited to Payal gaming. Earlier, YouTuber Sweet Zannat and Splitsvilla couple Sakshi Shrivas and Justin D’Cruz were also caught in a similar fake video controversy.
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