It is a move away from traditional careers such as engineering, medicine, or civil services and toward self-expression, digital identity, skill-based, and creative growth. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images
For Gen Z, gaming and live streaming are more than just hobbies. They are career choices. It’s the dream that could pay well, too. At the same time, it’s challenging the very definition of what counts as a ‘career,’ a source of income, at least for some.
There is also increasing investment in India to boost the sector. In April this year, RISE Worldwide Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), and BLAST Esports Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BLAST ApS, announced a joint venture to conduct e-sports business in India.
This reflects a deeper shift in how careers are being re-imagined. It is a move away from traditional careers such as engineering, medicine, or civil services and toward self-expression, digital identity, skill-based, and creative growth.
Register now for free to ask questions and interact with the panellists. The three best questions will receive a free online subscription to The Hindu.
To explore how and why Gen Z is pursuing careers in gaming and streaming, The Hindu will host a live webinar titled, ‘Why Gen Z thinks gaming, live streaming are viable career options’ on Saturday, August 2, at 5:00 p.m.
The panellists include: Raja Ravi Chandra Prasad K, Professor and Game Director, Artemisia College of Art & Design; Jay Khatri, Gaming streamer and content creator; and Vaibhav Murarka, Gaming streamer and content creator. The session will be moderated by M. Kalyanaraman, Head, Education vertical, The Hindu.
Register now for free to ask questions and interact with the panellists. The three best questions will receive a free online subscription to The Hindu.
Panellists
Raja Ravi Chandra Prasad Kanakamedala
Raja Ravi Chandra Prasad Kanakamedala is a game development professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Serving as an Unreal Authorised Instructor, Game Director, and Project Manager, he has led numerous projects from concept to completion across 2D, 3D, and VR platforms. His career spans roles including game developer, designer, level designer, writer, and tester, showcasing a unique blend of creative and technical expertise. Mr. Raja is proficient in tools like Unreal Engine, Unity, 3DS Max, Substance Designer, and Adobe Suite, and is skilled in C# programming.
Jay Khatri
Jay Khatri is a 23-year-old gaming Live streamer and a tech content creator. He has around 25K followers on Instagram and around 70K subscribers on YouTube. He mostly plays first-person shooter video Games like Valorant and Counter-Strike. He has been a finalist in Playground Season 1 and 2, India’s first gaming reality show.
Vaibhav Murarka
Vaibhav Murarka is a gamer, YouTuber, and content creator. He has a Bachelor’s In Games Design from Indore’s Artemisia College of Art and Design.
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Published – August 01, 2025 02:05 pm IST
