Naman Mathur Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Brother, Height, Nationality, Awards, Videos, Wedding

Naman Mathur, widely known as Mortal or Soul Mortal, is a prominent Indian YouTuber, gamer, online streamer, and former esports athlete.

Renowned for his expertise in PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), he has inspired millions through his gaming content and co-ownership of S8UL Esports, a leading gaming organization in India.

Profile

• Full Name: Naman Sandeep Mathur
• Stage Name: Mortal, Soul Mortal
• Born: May 22, 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: YouTuber, Gamer, Online Streamer, Former Esports Athlete, Entrepreneur
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
• Parents: Sandeep Mathur, Kavita Mathur (mother)
• Siblings: Abhinav Mathur
• Spouse: Rutuja Gaikwad (M. 2024)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $7 million USD

Early Life and Education

Naman Mathur, iconic Indian gamer, was born on May 22, 1997, in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, into a middle-class Hindu family.

His father, Sandeep Mathur, passed away when Naman was just four, leaving his mother, Kavita Mathur, to raise him and his elder brother, Abhinav Mathur (DJ Solo), through financial hardships.

Naman completed his schooling at Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School in Mumbai and pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai.

During college, he developed an interest in multiplayer games like Fortnite and Mini Militia, which sparked his journey into esports. His ethnicity is Indian, and his religion is Hinduism.

Career

Naman Mathur, under his stage name Mortal, launched his YouTube channel MortaL (@MortaL) on September 24, 2013, initially streaming Mini Militia under the channel name Bolshcak in 2016.

His career skyrocketed with the 2018 launch of PUBG Mobile in India, where he adopted the in-game name Soul Mortal and gained massive popularity.

His video “Every PUBG Player Will Watch This Ending” garnered over 14 million views, marking a turning point. As a member of Team SouL, he won the PUBG Mobile India Series (PMIS) and PUBG Mobile Club Open (PMCO) India Regionals in 2019, qualifying for the PMCO Spring Split Global Finals in Berlin, where his team placed 12th.

After PUBG Mobile was banned in India, he transitioned to BGMI, winning the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series in 2022.

Naman co-owns S8UL Esports, which won the Content Creator of the Year at the Esports Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2023, he collaborated with MG Motor India to design the Comet EV Gamer Edition, and in April 2024, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the future of India’s gaming industry.

He retired from competitive esports in 2023 to focus on streaming and content creation, with his MortaL channel boasting 6.99 million subscribers and 1.39 billion views as of May 2025.

Awards and Nominations

• 2018: YouTube Silver Play Button, for reaching 100,000 subscribers – Won
• 2019: YouTube Gold Play Button, for reaching 1,000,000 subscribers – Won
• 2019: PUBG Mobile India Series (PMIS), Winner – Won
• 2019: PUBG Mobile Club Open (PMCO) India Regionals, Winner – Won
• 2019: Esports Mobile Player of the Year, Indian Gaming Awards – Won
• 2021: E-Sports Award for Best Streamer of the Year – Won
• 2021: 30 Under 30 Young Achievers, Hindustan Times – Honored2022: Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series, Winner – Won
• 2020–2021: Streamer of the Year, Esports Awards – Second Place (Nominated)
• 2022–2023: Esports Personality of the Year, Esports Awards – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ig_mortal
• YouTube Channel: @MortaL

Personal Life

Naman Mathur, iconic Indian gamer, married Rutuja Gaikwad, a non-gaming professional, on December 15, 2024. He was previously rumored to have dated fellow gamers Raven and Paridhi Kullar, and another individual he nicknamed “Radiator,” though these relationships were never confirmed.

Standing at 5 feet 7 inches with black hair and dark brown eyes, he resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra. A smoker, Naman often sports rectangular glasses and a thick, wavy hairstyle.

His hobbies include gaming, traveling, and supporting Indian esports growth.

Filmography

Selected Filmography:

• Playground (2022–present, Web Series) as Himself (Mentor) Creative Output:
• Gaming content and live streams on MortaL YouTube channel (2013–present)
• Short-form content on MortaL Shorts YouTube channel (2021–present)

Net Worth

Naman Mathur, iconic Indian gamer, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $7 million USD.

His income is derived from YouTube ad revenue (estimated at $10,000–$15,000 monthly), esports winnings, sponsorships with brands like Microsoft, and his stake in S8UL Esports.

Additional revenue comes from merchandise and collaborations, such as the MG Motor Comet EV Gamer Edition