Payal Dhare, known online as Payal Gaming, was born on 18 September 2000 in Umranala near Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. She completed her schooling in Chhindwara and later pursued a BCom degree at Rungta College in Bhilai. Gaming began as a casual pastime during her college years but soon became her career path once PUBG Mobile entered the picture.
Videos first went up on Instagram where short clips gained attention. Encouraged by followers, she began live-streaming on YouTube. In the beginning she relied on her phone, hesitant to show her face and still learning the format. Slowly she grew confident, invested in a proper PC setup, and started interacting directly with her community.
Career Growth and Achievements
Her professional breakthrough came after joining Entity Gaming, followed later by Storm8UL Esports (S8UL) in 2021. With S8UL she expanded beyond BGMI into GTA V RP, Among Us, horror streams, reaction content and collaborations with well-known streamers like Mortal and Scout. By 2022 her YouTube channel crossed one million subscribers, and by 2025 she had built a base of more than four million. She also built large audiences on Instagram, X, Discord and Loco.
Recognition followed quickly. She won awards such as Face of the Year 2021, Best Female Gaming Content Creator, Fan Favourite Female Streamer, and Dynamic Gaming Creator of the Year. She was also honoured as Gamer of the Year (Female). In 2024 she even interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a gaming industry meet, highlighting her impact on Indian esports.
At home she enjoys a strong family bond. Her father is a teacher and her mother is a homemaker. Payal bought a Mahindra Thar as a gift for her parents, a gesture reflecting both gratitude and success. Reports often link her name with fellow gamer Kaashvi Hiranandani, though she prefers to keep personal relationships private.
As of 2025, her net worth is estimated at around two crore rupees, built through streaming, brand deals and tournament collaborations. More than numbers, her journey shows how persistence, personality and consistency have made her one of India’s most inspiring gaming creators.
