Get to know... Payal Dhare

Gaming content creator for S8UL Esports (@PayalGamingg) is listening to Sabrina Carpenter, playing Battlegrounds Mobile India and craving aamras

Get to know... Payal Dhare

Currently I am

Playing Battlegrounds Mobile India, and probably in the middle of another gaming video.

High point in life

Winning Streamer of the Year at the MOBIES Awards in 2024.

Low point in life

Facing online hate and negativity about my looks and gameplay. It made me mentally stronger and more confident.

On my playlist

Water, by Tyla; Espresso, by Sabrina Carpenter; Calm Down, by Rema and Selena Gomez.

One thing I would never buy

A private jet.

Today I’m craving

Thali with aamras.

The last thing I ordered online

Clothes.

App I check before bed

Instagram.

Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self

Don’t overthink, just start. Everything works out when you are consistent.

My favourite subject in school

Maths.

I’d swipe right on

Honesty.

My secret skill

I can connect with people instantly and make them feel comfortable. Whether it’s on camera or in real life.

A magic tool I wish I had

Something to pause time, so I can get everything done without feeling rushed.

My favourite Sunday memory

Waking up late as a kid, watching cartoons on TV, enjoying a special home-cooked lunch and zero stress.

My plans for next Sunday

No idea. Everything’s unpredictable right now, but in a good way.

My most star-struck moment

Meeting Chris Pratt. It felt unreal.

My favourite bad habit

Staying up late scrolling, even when I know I shouldn’t.

If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d…

Relive my early content days, just to see how far I’ve come.