Gaming influencer Payal Dhare, also known as Payal Gaming, recently addressed an alleged intimate deepfake video that circulated online. She reported the AI-generated fake to the Maharashtra cyber crime branch. Following this, Dhare released a New Year's reel with Anisha Dixit, humorously depicting contrasting ways girls celebrate, such as introverts staying home versus extroverts dancing. Dhare is a prominent figure in the Indian gaming community, recognized for her YouTube success and multiple awards, including being the first Indian female gamer to surpass 3 million subscribers.