What's The Dolphin Ayan Viral Video? The Graphic Footage Of A Trans Pakistani Influencer Held At Gunpoint Explained

A famous Pakistani influencer named Dolphin Ayan has become the subject of an ongoing investigation based on a graphic viral video that leaked online recently, which shows her held at gunpoint by a man.

The shocking media has horrified her home city of Peshawar where violence against transgender women is commonplace. Ayan is arguably the biggest trans influencer in Pakistan, which has amplified the news of her attack.

So, what happened? Who is Dolphin Ayan and why was she attacked? Let's explain.

Who Is Dolphin Ayan?

Dolphin Ayan is a Pakistani dancer who has a large following on the social media platforms TikTok and Instagram. She holds her largest following on her TikTok account @dolphinayan34, where she boasts over 756,000 followers.

Ayan lives in the northern city of Peshawar. She's also a trans woman. Some would say she's the most popular or well-known trans influencer in all of Pakistan.

What Is The Dolphin Ayan Viral Video?

Earlier this week, news spread that a viral video of Dolphin Ayan had leaked. Its contents were grisly. Ayan was shown at gunpoint being forced to strip by the gunman. Her life was obviously in danger.

Why Was Dolphin Ayan Attacked?

There is a disturbing trend in Pakistan known as "Beela violence." The word "beela" means a man who's attracted to transgender women but lashes out violently against them for rejecting their advances, according to an article from VICE on the topic.

Many have speculated that Ayan's attackers were Beelas, though details are still largely unknown.

Has Dolphin Ayan Responded?

A few days after the video began spreading online, Ayan shared a long-form response video to her Instagram in which she condemned her attackers. She urged for an end to the violence and mentioned that the police had been contacted.

At the video's end, Ayan became very emotional as she was consumed by tears and hysterics, obviously and rightfully hurt by what had happened to her.

For the full history of the Dolphin Ayan Viral Video, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.