ScoutOP
ScoutOP, the professional name of Tanmay Singh, is an Indian esports player, streamer and YouTuber known for his PUBG Mobile and BGMI career with teams including Fnatic and Orange Rock. A co-founder of Team XSpark, he entered Bigg Boss 20 in September 2026, becoming the first esports personality on the Hindi version of the show.
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Early life and education
Tanmay Singh was born on 30 July 1996. He has said he is originally from Odisha and was brought up in Gujarat, and that he is from Daman. He completed his schooling in Gujarat, and his mother has said he was a topper at school. From the seventh grade, he lived in a hostel in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, for seven years. He trained as a footballer and played at state level, including in Kolkata, and has said he was a national-level football player before a hamstring injury ended that path and pushed him towards gaming. He played Counter-Strike before PUBG Mobile and took the name Scout from his Counter-Strike days. He is an only child; his mother is Sasmita Singh.
Esports career
Before PUBG Mobile, Tanmay Singh played Counter-Strike, including in ESL tournaments, and had used the name Scout since his Counter-Strike days. He began his professional esports career in 2018, playing PUBG Mobile. He played for TeamIND, Team SouL, Fnatic and Orange Rock. His biggest result came with Orange Rock, who finished runners-up at the PUBG Mobile World League 2020: East. He later moved into BGMI, the Indian version of the game, and became a co-founder and owner of Team XSpark, which won the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) in 2024. Team XSpark later merged with Revenant Esports in late 2024 to form Revenant XSpark, with Scout as brand ambassador. He announced his retirement from competitive play in September 2025, then made a comeback in 2026 with Quantum Sparks. He has been reported as winning Gamer of the Year and Fan Favourite Esports Player of the Year awards.
Bigg Boss 20
ScoutOP entered Bigg Boss 20 on 6 September 2026 as the 10th entrant, the first esports personality to appear on the Hindi version of the show. At the time of his entry he had about 4.4 million Instagram followers, according to the Economic Times. On the premiere episode he told host Salman Khan that he earns about Rs 30 lakh a month, a figure he gave himself on air. He became captain of the house on 15 October 2026, and as captain he directly nominated Uditi Singh in the Week 7 nominations. He was nominated himself in Week 8 and again in Week 9, in the Chain Reaction task on 2 November 2026, and he was on his last lifeline at the start of Week 9, according to trackers of the show. His closeness to fellow contestant Love Gill became a talking point in the house, and guest host Rohit Shetty questioned him about it on 24 October 2026. Scout said she is like a sister to him. His girlfriend, Kaashvi Hiranandani, entered the show during the Weekend Ka Vaar on 25 October 2026 to confront him over Love Gill, saying she had stood by him during his tumour treatment. Salman Khan questioned him again on 1 November 2026 over not standing up for Love Gill. During Family Week, Love Gill sacrificed one of her lifelines so that Scout could hear a message from Kaashvi, and his mother advised him to return to his initial gameplay. As of 6 November 2026, ScoutOP was still in the house, nominated in Week 9, with the eviction result due at the Weekend Ka Vaar on 7 and 8 November.
Personal Life
His girlfriend is Kaashvi Hiranandani, a gaming content creator. She appeared on Bigg Boss 20 on 25 October 2026, entering during the Weekend Ka Vaar to speak to him about his closeness to Love Gill. She said she had stood by him while he was treated for a tumour. His mother is Sasmita Singh, who has spoken publicly in support of him during the show.
ScoutOP facts table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Tanmay Singh |
| Known as | ScoutOP (also Sc0ut, Scout) |
| Date of birth | 30 July 1996 |
| Origin | Originally from Odisha, brought up in Gujarat |
| Occupation | Esports player, streamer and content creator |
| Education | Schooling in Gujarat |
| Pro career began | 2018 |
| Best known for | PUBG Mobile and BGMI; co-founder of Team XSpark |
| Biggest result | Runners-up, PUBG Mobile World League 2020: East (Orange Rock) |
| Team XSpark | Co-founder and owner; won BGIS 2024 |
| Current team (2026) | Quantum Sparks |
| Bigg Boss 20 | Entered 6 September 2026; captain from 15 October 2026; still in the house, nominated in Week 9 (as of 6 November 2026) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is ScoutOP?
ScoutOP is the professional name of Tanmay Singh, an Indian esports player, streamer and content creator known for PUBG Mobile and BGMI, and a contestant on Bigg Boss 20.
What is ScoutOP's real name?
ScoutOP's real name is Tanmay Singh.
How old is ScoutOP?
ScoutOP was born on 30 July 1996, which makes him 30 years old in 2026.
Where is ScoutOP from?
ScoutOP has said he is originally from Odisha and was brought up in Gujarat. He has also said he is from Daman.
Which teams has ScoutOP played for?
ScoutOP has played for TeamIND, Team SouL, Fnatic and Orange Rock. He is also a co-founder and owner of Team XSpark, which won BGIS 2024.
Was ScoutOP a captain on Bigg Boss 20?
Yes. ScoutOP became captain of the house on 15 October 2026, and as captain he directly nominated Uditi Singh in the Week 7 nominations.
Is ScoutOP still in Bigg Boss 20?
Yes, as of 6 November 2026 ScoutOP was still in the house, nominated in Week 9, with the eviction result due at the Weekend Ka Vaar on 7 and 8 November.