Popular streamer Payal Dhare, aka PayalGaming, is set to make history as the first top-tier female gamer on Bigg Boss Season 19.
The world of Indian gaming and mainstream entertainment may be about to collide in a huge way. Multiple credible sources and inside reports suggest that PayalGaming might join Bigg Boss Season 19, making her the first-ever top-tier female gamer to feature on the popular reality show.
PayalGaming: From the Gaming Arena to National Television
Payal Dhare, better known by her gaming alias PayalGaming, is one of the most influential female gamers in India today. With over 4.2 million YouTube subscribers and 3.7 million Instagram followers, she is a major content creator and competitive gaming figure.
She is a key member of S8UL, India’s largest and award-winning esports and content creation organization. S8UL has been a driving force in growing the mobile esports ecosystem in India, and Payal has been one of its most prominent faces.
Her accolades speak for themselves. In 2024, Payal made history by winning the Mobile Streamer of the Year award at the Mobile Gaming Awards (MOBIES) in Los Angeles — the first Indian female gamer to do so. Earlier the same year, she was among an elite group of gaming personalities invited to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the future of gaming and content creation in India, representing women gamers on one of the biggest stages possible.
Bigg Boss 19 – Breaking Barriers
If the reports hold true, PayalGaming will make her Bigg Boss debut when the show premieres on August 24, 2025. She will join a diverse cast of TV stars, influencers, and content creators inside the Bigg Boss house.
Her entry would follow in the footsteps of Arun Srikanth Mashettey (Achanak Bhayanak), the first major gamer contestant featured in the previous season. But Payal’s appearance would be even more significant — she would be the first female gamer to be part of the show in its long history.
Gaming insiders and entertainment analysts agree that this is a historic moment for Indian esports, as it opens doors for gaming creators to compete for mainstream attention on equal footing with celebrities from film and television.
Well, while official confirmation from the Bigg Boss team is still awaited, the buzz around PayalGaming’s rumored participation is already generating excitement across both the gaming and TV communities. If she does walk through those famous Bigg Boss doors on August 24, it will mark a new chapter not just for her, but for the visibility of gamers on national television.