“This video has done massive harm to my reputation."
Pakistani social media influencer and TikToker Sajal Malik is at the centre of controversy after an explicit video was leaked.
The video quickly went viral, triggering intense backlash and public speculation not only in Pakistan but also across the border in India.
The clip, which features an unidentified woman in a compromising situation, sparked widespread outrage.
Online users were quick to claim the woman was Sajal Malik, despite there being no evidence that it was her.
It led to a barrage of criticism towards the influencer, with many on social media judging her.
Sajal Malik has now publicly responded to the allegations, categorically denying any connection to the video.
In an interview, she called the video “forged” and “defamatory.”
The influencer stated clearly that the individual seen in the clip is not her.
Sajal said: “This video has done massive harm to my reputation.
“I am psychologically distressed as a result of this indecent and forged video being attached to my name.
“I am not the one in the video. Some other person’s objectionable video is being improperly attributed to my name.”
She filed a complaint with Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
The TikTok star urged authorities to take swift action against those responsible for spreading the footage and falsely implicating her.
The influencer boasts over 176,000 followers on TikTok and more than two million likes on her content.
She also has a strong presence on Instagram with upwards of 574,000 followers.
Her sudden plunge into controversy highlights the darker side of internet fame, where misinformation can spread rapidly.
In Sajal Malik’s case, the absence of clear verification did little to stop widespread judgment and online abuse.
This isn’t the first time such false attribution has damaged a celebrity’s image.
A similar case previously involved TikToker and actress Romaisa Khan, who was also targeted by fake video claims.
For a time, she remained silent, overwhelmed by the harassment.
Eventually, Romaisa Khan identified the actual source of the video, revealing it featured Colombian actress Yuri Vargas.
Romaisa later shared the mental toll it took, stating that the level of stress was very severe.
She said: “If it were someone else, they would have slipped into mental issues.”
Her experience mirrors Sajal Malik’s, showing how easily public opinion can be swayed by unverified clips and hearsay.
As Sajal Malik works to clear her name, her case highlights the urgent need for stronger digital accountability, ethical media behaviour, and public awareness.
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