19-minute viral video: Is the girl seen in viral clip YouTuber Payal Dhare? Here’s the REAL truth

YouTuber Payal Dhare, aka Payal Gaming, is currently in the news due to the 19-minute viral video controversy.

After the infamous ’19-minute viral video’ of Bengali influencer Sofik SK and his girlfriend Dustu Sonali, another leaked MMS clip has taken Indian social media by storm, with many claiming that the woman seen in the leaked private video is prominent female gamer and YouTuber Payal Dhare, aka Payal Gaming.

However, the 26-year-old creator has vehemently rejected these claims, stating in a recent Instagram post that the girl in 19-minute viral video is not her. “The individual depicted in that video is not me”, Payal said, while stressing that the MMS video “has no connection to my life, my choices, or my identity.”

Is Payal Dhare in the new 19-minute viral video?

After the video went viral, fans of Payal Gaming came to her defence on social media platforms, contending that the alleged MMS clip is an AI-generated deepfake, and while no expert has flagged Payal Dhare alleged viral video as an AI deepfake, users have pointed out tell-tale signs that suggest the clip might be doctored.

“It’s unfair to link the viral video to Payal Gaming. Multiple sources suggest the girl is someone else, and claims should not be made without verified proof,” a user wrote on X.

Additionally, Payal also clarified that the girl depicted in the explicit private video is not her, and the 19-minute viral video has “no connection to my life, my choices, or my identity.”

What is Payal Gaming’s ’19-minute viral video’ controversy?

Payal Dhare hit national headlines after her alleged private video, similar to the now-infamous 19-minute viral video, was leaked online earlier this week. Akin to Sofik SK’s 19-minute viral video, Payal’s alleged private clip has gone viral on social sites, bringing disrepute and infamy to the young creator, even though many have pointed out that the viral MMS video is an AI-generated deepfake.

Earlier this month, a 19-minute viral video, allegedly featuring Bengali YouTuber Sofik SK and his girlfriend Dustu Sonali, went sparked a social media storm.

Who is Payal Dhare?

A native of Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, Payal Dhare, aka Payal Gaming, is a renowned YouTuber and gaming streamer, who holds the distinction of being the first Indian female gamer to cross 3 million subscribers on YouTube.

A popular influencer across various social media platforms, Payal Dhare has over 4.3 million followers on her Instagram page, and over 4.5 million subscribers on YouTube, as of December 17, 2025.