Payal Gaming is one of the most well-known women in Indian gaming. Millions of fans watch her streams on YouTube and view her Reels on Instagram.
Her journey shows how a young creator from a small village in Madhya Pradesh built a name in the Indian gaming world.
Payal Gaming is known for her work with S8UL Esports and her popular YouTube channel. She has also received major gaming awards and met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024.
Who Is Payal Gaming (Payal Dhare)?
Payal Dhare was born on 18 September 2000. She turned 26 in September 2026.
She comes from Umranala, a village in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh.
She completed her school studies in Chhindwara and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Rungta College in Chhattisgarh.
Payal Gaming is her YouTube channel name; her real name is Payal Dhare. She has 4.68 million subscribers as of 2026.
She is a gaming content creator and streamer from India. She is best known for BGMI and Free Fire content.
Payal is also linked with S8UL Esports. Not only gaming, but she also creates videos of funny moments, reactions, and other gaming-related videos.
Payal Dhare Gaming YouTube Journey
Her channel began on 1 March 2019. One report says she first used the name “Substance Payal”. Her first video, posted in July 2019, got very few views.
Payal’s early gamer tag was “4ZA Payal”, short for “Forza Payal”. She reportedly started streaming in a serious way around 2020. Her focus was PUBG Mobile and later BGMI.
According to The Week, Payal did not even own a personal phone in Class 12. Think about that for a moment. A girl without her phone later became a top creator. That fact shows how far she has come.
Achievements and Awards
Payal Gaming is often called the first Indian female gamer to reach 1 million and 3 million YouTube subscribers.
Her awards include:
- Fan Favourite Streamer of the Year at the India Gaming Awards (2022)
- Dynamic Gaming Creator of the Year (2023)
- Gaming Creator of the Year (2024)
Payal Meeting With Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In April 2024, Payal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other Indian gaming creators. The meeting focused on the future of gaming in India and its scope as a career.
This was a significant public moment in her journey. It brought wider attention to the Indian gaming industry and the people who make it grow.
Payal Gaming and S8UL Esports
S8UL Esports is an Indian gaming and content organisation known for its creators, esports players, and gaming videos.
S8UL Esports was formed through a merger between Team SouL and Team 8Bit and is co-owned by four founders:
- Animesh Agarwal (8bit Thug)
- Naman Mathur (MortaL)
- Lokesh Jain (Goldy Bhai)
- Sumit Sovarasia
Payal Dhare joined S8UL as a content creator in 2021. Her role helped connect her with a wider gaming network and gave her more chances to work with other creators.
Being part of a gaming organisation has its advantages. Creators may receive support with content, brand deals, events, and community building. They can also work with other people who share identical goals.
Does Payal Gaming have a boyfriend?
This is one of the most searched topics. So let us be clear and fair.
Payal has not confirmed any relationship in public. Some entertainment sites mention a gamer named Parv Singh (also known as ReGaLToS.) as her rumoured partner. They also say there is no confirmation.
However, working together or appearing close in videos does not prove that two people are in a relationship. Her relationship status is unknown. Any claim about a boyfriend is just a rumour.
Payal Gaming Net Worth and Income Sources
Payal Gaming is estimated to have a net worth in public. (Not an official)
An monthly income of around Rs. 10 lakh and a net worth of Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10 crore.
A channel tracking site shows about $429,000, based on views.
Payal has multiple income sources, like YouTube ads, brand deals, live streams, and events. She also runs a clothing and thrift line called Thriftxpayal.
Payal Gaming Viral Video [Deepfake Video Controversy]
In December 2025, a fake video spread online. It was titled “Payal Gaming Dubai MMS.”
Payal addressed the issue on 17 December 2025. She said the person in the clip was not her. She asked people not to link that video with her identity.
Later, an FIR was filed. On 19 December 2025, Maharashtra Cyber Police said the video was an AI-generated deepfake after a forensic check. Police also warned that sharing such content can lead to jail time and fines under Section 67 of the IT Act.
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