Saumya raj

Fellow Rising Star Samihan Kulkarni: In a landmark moment for Indian esports, KRAFTON India Esports has announced the inaugural cohort of the BGMI Rising Stars 2025—a pioneering talent development program aimed at nurturing the next generation of gaming icons.

The reveal was made on Friday during the grand opening of the BGIS Grand LAN Finals 2025 in Kolkata, a marquee event featuring the top 16 Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) teams competing for a colossal Rs 3.2 crore prize pool.

The BGMI Rising Stars program represents far more than a recognition platform—it’s a full-fledged initiative designed to provide budding esports athletes with the tools, mentorship, and exposure required to evolve into mainstream competitive stars. The first batch of eight young prodigies selected for the 2025 edition exemplify not only skill but also the growing ambition and talent pool across the Indian esports ecosystem.