Payal Dhare, widely recognized as “Payal Gaming,” is one of India’s most prominent female gaming creators and a beloved figure in the Indian Gaming Community (IGC). As a content creator and streamer for S8UL Esports—an organization renowned for fostering top gaming talent—Payal has built a strong fan base. While she gained popularity through her Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) streams, she has recently expanded her repertoire to include a variety of other games, showcasing her versatility.
Growing up in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, Payal faced societal norms that often discouraged girls from pursuing gaming. However, her passion and determination helped her rise above these stereotypes. "Although my mother had initial reservations, my father was always my biggest supporter," Payal shared in an interview with HELLO! magazine.
Since 2021, Payal has been a trailblazer, earning accolades like the Content Creator and Streamer awards at events such as the Indian Gaming Awards and Creators United. In 2023, she was honored with the Dynamite Gaming Creator of the Year award at the Creators United Awards and the Best Female Gamer award at the InfluenceEX Awards.
Payal Gaming’s journey is a testament to breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of gamers to follow their dreams, regardless of societal expectations.
