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Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 13, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 September 2000

Age25 Years (2026)

BirthplaceUmranala village, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh

ProfessionEsports Gamer, YouTuber, Streamer, Content Creator

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather: Shiv Shankar Dhare; Mother: Sangeeta Dhare; Sisters: Anjali Dhare, Bhumi Dhare

Net worthINR 5 to 10 Crore (approx.)

Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming) Biography

Payal Dhare, known online as Payal Gaming, is an Indian esports gamer, streamer and content creator from Madhya Pradesh. Rising from college gaming to join

Early life and background
Payal Dhare was born on 18 September 2000 in Umranala village, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Raised in a family with two sisters, Anjali and Bhumi, she completed her schooling in Chhindwara and went on to pursue a B.Com degree at Rungta College, Bhilai. Academically strong in her early years, Payal’s introduction to gaming came through friends during her first year of college rather than from a childhood spent in front of screens.

Career
Payal began publishing content on YouTube in March 2019, initially under the name Substance Payal. Her first upload in July 2019 reached a modest audience, but she continued producing videos and expanded into live streaming in September 2020. Her early streams featured PUBG Mobile gameplay and showcased a lively on-camera personality that helped her attract viewers.

She has been associated with prominent Indian gaming organizations, including Entity Gaming (TSM Entity) before moving to S8UL Esports. Joining S8UL provided broader exposure and competitive opportunities. Over time her channel experienced substantial growth: in August 2021 she crossed one million subscribers, and by May 2023 she had reached three million subscribers, milestones noted as firsts for an Indian female game streamer.

Payal’s gameplay focus has included Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and GTA V. Her presence on social platforms grew alongside her YouTube channel, and she built a large following on Instagram as well.

Major achievements and recognition
Payal has been recognized within the Indian gaming community for hitting milestone subscriber counts on YouTube and for awards received at industry events. She was the first Indian female gamer to reach three million YouTube subscribers in May 2023. Payal won Mobile Streamer of the Year at the MOBIES in 2024 and received other creator awards in 2023 and 2024. In 2024 she was among a group of Indian gamers invited to meet the country’s Prime Minister to discuss the future of gaming.

Public profile
Payal built a reputation as one of India’s best-known female streamers. Her main YouTube channel and Instagram account amassed millions of followers, and she was publicly identified with the BGMI community through her in-game ID.

Her rising public profile saw a move beyond purely gaming content when she entered Bigg Boss 19 in 2025. That appearance marked a shift toward mainstream entertainment and introduced her to a broader audience outside gaming.

Challenges and responses
Payal’s visibility has brought both acclaim and challenges. She has experienced online harassment, including serious threats and instances of impersonation. In 2025 a deepfake video circulated that her supporters identified as false; she continued her public activities during that period. Members of the gaming community publicly condemned the abusive behavior she faced.

Personal milestones
Earnings from her content enabled some notable personal milestones: she purchased a Mahindra Thar SUV for her parents and acquired property, actions noted as reflective of her financial progress.

Latest updates
By 2026 Payal remained active as a streamer and content creator, a member of S8UL Esports, and a high-profile figure in Indian gaming. Her expansion into reality television and continued recognition at industry awards signaled an ongoing effort to broaden her career beyond streaming.
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Recent Work

Bigg Boss 19

Contestant on the 2025 season, marking a move into mainstream entertainment beyond gaming.

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Career Highlights

  1. First Indian female gamer to reach 3 million YouTube subscribers (May 2023)
  2. Mobile Streamer of the Year at the MOBIES (2024)
  3. Won Dynamic Gaming Creator of the Year (2023) and Gaming Creator of the Year (2024)
  4. Invited to meet the Prime Minister to discuss the future of Indian gaming (2024)
  5. Member of S8UL Esports
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Net Worth

INR 5 to 10 Crore (approx.)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming) born?

18 September 2000

What is Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming) known for?

Esports Gamer, YouTuber, Streamer, Content Creator

What is Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming)’s marital status?

Unmarried

What is Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming)’s net worth?

INR 5 to 10 Crore (approx.)