Gaming influencer Payal Dhare, popularly known as Payal Gaming, has once again grabbed headlines after opening up about the trauma she went through while recalling the deepfake controversy. Speaking on Netflix’s reality show Lock Upp, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, the gaming content creator spoke about the emotional distress and anxiety she experienced after being targeted online.
Who is Payal Dhare, aka Payal Gaming?
Payal Dhare, popularly known as Payal Gaming, is one of the most well-known female content creators in the Indian Gaming Community (IGC). She primarily streams BGMI as a content creator and streamer for S8UL Esports, but has recently expanded her content to include other games and lifestyle-related videos.
Hailing from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, Payal has broken traditional stereotypes to establish herself as a leading female figure in the male-dominated Indian gaming scene.
How many subscribers and followers does Payal Gaming have on YouTube and Instagram?
Payal Gaming boasts a massive digital footprint, with over 4.6 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 5.2 million followers on Instagram.
What did Payal Dhare say about the deepfake controversy?
Speaking about the incident, Payal said, “People are so sensitive now. Koi ek word bhi aapke against ja sakta hai. Mujhe bolne mein bhi sharam aa rahi hai ki log itna hadd tak gir sakte hain when they see a person growing. They mocked my image; they made a deepfake video of me. I mean…”
What was Payal Gaming’s deepfake MMS controversy?
In December 2025, an intimate video allegedly featuring Payal went viral on social media. Several users made unverified claims that the woman seen in the clip was Payal Gaming, despite there being no proof or official confirmation.
However, a forensic examination conducted by the Office of the Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra State Cyber Department, found that the clip had been digitally altered using deepfake technology.
What is Payal Dhare’s net worth?
According to reports, Payal Dhare’s net worth is estimated to be between Rs 1 crore and Rs 10 crore.