India’s Top 10 Female Gamers on YouTube in 2026

1. Payal Dhare

Payal Dhare, professionally known as Payal Gaming, is one of India’s leading female gaming creators and esports influencers. A prominent member of the S8UL Esports organization, she is best known for her gameplay across BGMI, GTA V, and Valorant. Her estimated net worth ranges from ₹1 crore to ₹9 crore ($178K–$1.07M), with some industry estimates suggesting it may be as high as ₹10–12 crore.

Major Awards & Achievements

• Streamer of the Year (2024) – Won at the international MOBIES (Mobile Gaming Awards) in Los Angeles, becoming the first Indian female gamer to receive an international gaming award.

• Best Gaming & Esports Influencer (2025) – Honored at the Impact Digital Influencer Awards in Mumbai.

• Double Win at Krafton India Awards (2025) – Awarded Favourite Creator of the Year (Female) and Best Content Creator of the Year (Female).

• Gaming Creator of the Year (2024) – Recognized for her consistent content quality and growing influence in the gaming community.

• Dynamic Gaming Creator of the Year (2023) – Celebrated early in her career for rapid growth and audience engagement.

Career Highlights

• Milestone Achievement: The first Indian female gamer to cross 4 million subscribers on YouTube.

• National Recognition: Invited to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 to discuss the growth and future of the Indian gaming industry.

• Global Visibility: In early 2026, she gained international attention when globally renowned YouTuber MrBeast followed her on social media.

2. Kaashvi Hiranandani

Kaashvi Hiranandani, widely known as Kaash Plays, is a prominent Indian gaming content creator, streamer, and fashion influencer. As of early 2026, she is recognized as one of the leading female voices in India’s esports and creator ecosystem. Her estimated net worth is ₹1–2 crore, while her annual income is projected to be between $114,400 and $156,800 (approximately ₹95 lakh to ₹1.3 crore).

Awards

Kaashvi has earned several prestigious industry recognitions for her impact on gaming and lifestyle content:

• Gaming Personality of the Year (Female) – India Gaming Awards, Season 4 (2025)

• Fan Favourite Lifestyle Gaming Personality – GEM Awards 2025

3. Krutika Ojha

Krutika Ojha, widely known as Krutika Plays, is a prominent Indian gaming content creator, streamer, and esports personality. Based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, she is recognized as a leading female voice in the Indian gaming community. She has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹2 crore to ₹5 crore ($250,000 to $600,000) as of early 2026.

Key Achievements

• Esports Trailblazer: She made history as the only female contestant in the PUBG Mobile India Series (PMIS) 2020, competing for team ARC and reaching the Quarter Finals.
• Content Creation: She has built a significant digital presence with over 865,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, where she streams popular titles like Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).
• Industry Recognition: She is a creator under S8UL Esports and managed by 8Bit Creatives, two of India’s most influential gaming and talent management organizations.
• Advocacy: Krutika is a vocal advocate for women in gaming, frequently participating in discussions about breaking gender stereotypes and the evolution of female roles in the metaverse and esports.

4. Aggnes Gaming (Prachi Lingwal)

Aggnes Gaming, whose real name is Prachi Lingwal, is a prominent Indian gaming content creator and YouTuber known for her entertaining gaming videos and live streams. She has an estimated net worth of approximately of ₹30 lakh to ₹1 crore ($35,000 to $120,000) as of early 2026.

Key Achievements

• Influential Creator: She is ranked among the Top 25 Digital Content Creators in India on Instagram for 2026.
• Content Variety: While primarily known for playing titles like BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) and PUBG Mobile, she also creates popular Omegle-style interaction videos, vlogs, and short-form entertainment content.
• Industry Voice: She has been a featured voice in discussions regarding the future of female gamers in India, advocating for self-confidence and resilience against online bullying.

5. Shagufta Iqbal (Xyaa)

Shagufta Iqbal, better known by her gaming handle Xyaa, is a leading Indian gaming content creator, streamer, and esports professional. Originally a software engineer at Capgemini, she transitioned to full-time gaming in 2018 and has since become one of the most recognized female voices in the Indian Gaming Community (IGC). She has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹1 crore to ₹2.5 crore ($120,000 to $300,000) as of early 2026. Also known as the “Queen of the Indian Gaming Community”.

Key Achievements

• National Recognition: In 2024, she was the only female from the esports category to be nominated for the National Creators Award presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Award Winner: She won the Streamer of the Year (Female) title at the 2024 India Gaming Awards.
  Global Competitive Success: Represented India at the World Esports Championship 2023 in Riyadh, where she secured a top-4 finish.
• Esports Organizations: She is a prominent member of Revenant XSpark (signed in late 2025) and was previously the first female content creator signed by the Indian division of the global organization Team Vitality.
• Brand Ambassadorship: She serves as a gaming ambassador for major global brands, including Intel India, Logitech G, and MSI.
• Pioneer in Content: One of India’s first female streamers to focus on narrative-driven and variety gaming (such as Counter-Strike, Elden Ring, and GTA V) rather than just mobile battle royales.

6. Mahek Syed (Mizo Plays) 

Mahek Syed, widely known as Mizo Plays, is a prominent Indian gaming content creator, variety streamer, and influencer. Based in Mumbai, she has established herself as a significant figure in the Indian gaming community through her engaging personality and diverse content. She has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹50 lakh to ₹1.5 crore ($60,000 to $180,000) as of early 2026.

Key Achievements

• Esports Association: She is an official content creator for GodLike Esports, one of India’s premier esports organizations.
• Industry Awards: She won the Fan Fav Streamer of the Year (Female) award at the India Gaming Awards Season 4 (2025).
• Content Pioneer: Recognized for her versatility, she streams a wide range of content including BGMI, virtual reality (VR) games, console games (PlayStation 4), and lifestyle vlogs.
• Advocacy and Media: She was the featured guest in the first episode of the series “Nahi Hora Kya” (NHK) by IGN India, where she discussed her journey from a 12-year-old gamer to a professional creator and addressed challenges like sexism in the gaming industry.

7. Sharkshe S (Shakshi Shetty)

Shakshi Shetty, known online as Sharkshe, is a prominent Indian gaming content creator, streamer, and lifestyle influencer. Based in Mumbai, she is widely recognized for her transition from a corporate marketing background to becoming a leading female figure in the Indian gaming scene. She has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹40 lakh to ₹1.2 crore ($50,000 to $150,000) as of early 2026.

Key Achievements

• Major Industry Awards: She won the Content Creator of the Year (Gaming) at the GEM Awards 2025. Additionally, she was honored as the Dynamic Content Creator of the Year (Female) at the India Gaming Awards Season 4 in late 2025.
• Organization Affiliation: She is an official content creator for GodLike Esports, one of India’s most prominent esports organizations.
• Content Specialization: While she primarily streams Valorant and BGMI, she is also known for variety gaming, lifestyle vlogs, and fitness content.
• Brand and Media Presence: Sharkshe has collaborated with major global brands like Red Bull India and Intel. She recently appeared on the Red Bull Game On “Good Game Show”.
• Educational Background: She holds an MBA in Business Marketing and worked for several years in digital marketing before pursuing gaming full-time.

8. Ankkita Chauhan

Ankkita Chauhan, popularly known as Ankkita C or Maharani, is a veteran Indian gaming content creator and streamer. Recognized as one of the “OG” female gamers in the Indian YouTube space, she has been a consistent presence in the industry since 2018. She has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹1.5 crore to ₹3 crore ($180,000 to $360,000) as of early 2026.

Key Achievements

• Major Industry Award: She won the Streamer of the Year (Female) award at the India Gaming Awards Season 4 in late 2025.
• Organization Affiliation: She is a key member and content creator for S8UL Esports, India’s most prominent gaming organization, and is managed by 8Bit Creatives.
• Gaming Pioneer: Known for her versatility, she streams a wide variety of games, including Valorant, BGMI, and PC classics. She is often credited with helping pave the way for other female creators in India.
• Corporate Transition: Before her full-time gaming career, she built a professional background in digital marketing and content strategy, working with firms like SocioSquares and sumHR.
• Cultural Impact: She is frequently featured in media discussions about the evolution of gaming culture in India and breaking gender stereotypes, often citing her mother (also a gamer) as a primary inspiration.

9. Mili Kya Mili

Saloni Kandalgaonkar, professionally known as Mili Kya Mili, is a prominent Indian gaming content creator and streamer from Mumbai. She is recognized for her energetic personality and diverse gaming content, primarily focusing on PC and mobile titles. She has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹50 lakh to ₹1.5 crore ($60,000 to $180,000) as of early 2026.

Key Achievements

• Organization Affiliation: She is a featured content creator for S8UL Esports, India’s most successful gaming organization, and is managed by 8Bit Creatives.
• Team Vitality History: Before joining S8UL, she was the star PC gamer for the Indian division of Team Vitality, a major global esports organization.
• Gaming Expertise: She is noted for her skills in Valorant and BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India). Her content often includes a mix of high-level competitive play, funny highlights, and challenges.
• Industry Recognition: She has been featured as a “gaming legend” in industry forums like #e4mGameOn and is cited as an influential force for aspiring female gamers in India.
• Content Variety: Beyond gaming, she successfully produces lifestyle content, including vlogs, travel lookbooks, and collaborative “challenges” with other major S8UL creators like 8Bit Binks and Soul Regaltos.

10. Harshita Shukla 

Harshita Shukla, professionally known as Harshi, is a popular Indian gaming content creator, streamer, and former actor based in Mumbai. She is recognized as a leading female voice in the Indian gaming community (IGC), known for her high-level gameplay and engaging personality. She has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹40 lakh to ₹1.2 crore ($50,000 to $150,000) as of early 2026.

Key Achievements

• Organization Transition: In December 2024, she joined S8UL Esports, India’s premier gaming organization, as a content creator. She was previously a member of the women’s lineup for GodLike Esports.
• Mainstream Media Appearance: She was a featured contestant on the first season of Playground, a popular gaming-based reality show, where she competed on the “Dare Dragons” team alongside CarryMinati.
• Gaming Prowess: She is an Immortal-ranked player in Valorant and is noted for her competitive skills in BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), Minecraft, and GTA V.
• Awards and Recognition: She was honored with a Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award in May 2025 for her acting work, specifically for her negative role in the serial Mann Atisundar.
• Industry Influence: She was recently named among the Top 25 Digital Content Creators in India for 2026 by influencer marketing platforms.