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Why You Should Follow These 6 Female Gaming YouTubers
These six female gaming YouTubers reflect the growing presence of women in India’s gaming creator economy.
India’s gaming ecosystem has evolved rapidly, with YouTube becoming a key platform for discovery, community building and professional growth. While the space was once largely male-dominated, female gaming creators are now establishing strong audiences across mobile and PC titles. In 2025, these creators stand out for their consistent content, skilled gameplay and ability to connect with viewers through live streams, shorts and long-form videos.
Krutika Ojha
Subscribers: 885K+
Main Games: BGMI, Free Fire
About the creator:
Krutika Ojha, widely known as Krutika Plays or Krutika OP, is a leading name in India’s BGMI and Free Fire creator space. She began her journey during the early mobile-gaming boom by uploading short gameplay clips and reaction videos. Over time, her aggressive playstyle, sharp reflexes and frequent interaction during live streams helped her build a loyal audience. A major growth moment came when a YouTube Shorts montage featuring her BGMI clutch kills went viral, pushing her channel to a wider audience.
Started: Around 2019
Years of work: Approximately 6 years
Management: 8bitCreatives
Shakshi Shetty
Subscribers: 529K+
Main Games: BGMI, Valorant
About the creator:
Shakshi Shetty, known online as Sharkshe S, started as a casual BGMI streamer while balancing college and early content creation. Her confident on-camera presence and aggressive gameplay style quickly set her apart. Her rise accelerated after a BGMI squad wipe clip gained traction on Instagram Reels and was widely reshared by fan and meme pages. She has since expanded into Valorant, vlogs and lifestyle content, attracting a broader Gen Z audience.
Started making content: Around 2020
Years of work: Approximately 5 years
Ankkita Chauhan
Subscribers: 441K+
Main Games: Valorant, FPS titles
About the creator:
Ankkita Chauhan entered the gaming space through competitive shooter titles such as CS:GO and Valorant. Known for strong mechanical skills and composed team play, she gained early recognition within India’s FPS community. Her breakthrough came after a livestream clip featuring a clean Valorant ace was reshared by major gaming pages. Her direct communication style and tactical gameplay have helped her build a steady and engaged following.
Started: Around 2019
Years of work: Approximately 6 years
Monika Jeph
Subscribers: 303K+
Main Game: BGMI
About the creator:
Monika Jeph began streaming BGMI in 2022 with regular daily sessions from a home setup via her channel Sherlock Gaming. She gained attention after a gameplay video went viral, showing her outplaying a top-ranked team during a custom scrim. Known for precise sniping, a clean interface and consistent interaction with viewers, she has grown steadily as a technically skilled BGMI creator with a family-friendly tone.
Started making content: 2022
Years of work: 3 years
Saloni Kandalgaonkar
Subscribers: 323K+
Main Games: BGMI, Free Fire
About the creator:
Saloni Kandalgaonkar, known as Mili Kya Mili, began her gaming journey streaming Free Fire from a basic phone setup before transitioning to BGMI. Her spontaneous humour, expressive reactions and emotional connection with viewers helped her content perform well on YouTube Shorts. Based in Mumbai, she is currently associated with S8UL and managed by 8bitCreatives.
Started: Around 2020
Years of work: Approximately 5 years
Harshita Shukla
Subscribers: 321K+
Main Games: BGMI, GTA V
About the creator:
Harshita Shukla started by casually playing GTA V and BGMI before moving into livestreaming. She gained wider visibility through GTA roleplay streams, where her character-driven storytelling and dialogue clips were turned into meme content and widely shared. Alongside gaming, she also shares vlogs, helping her build a balanced content mix and a supportive community.
Started making content: Around 2021
Years of work: 4 years
