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| Youtuber Dhruv Rathee |
Dhruv Rathee is often recognized for his advocacy work and activism in raising awareness about various social, political, and environmental issues in India and beyond.
This article discusses Dhruv Rathee, an Indian YouTuber, vlogger, and social media activist known for his content on social, political, and environmental topics. Born on October 8, 1994, he has amassed approximately 20.8 million subscribers and 3.8 billion video views across his channels as of March 2024.
Dhruv Rathee Official Youtube Channel
Childhood and Academic Background :
Rathee hails from a Hindu Jat family in Haryana, India. He completed his early education in Haryana and then went on to pursue higher studies in Germany. Rathee holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in renewable energy from the same institution.
Career :
Rathee is renowned for his political videos, primarily focusing on fact-checking and explanations. According to ThePrint, he was among the early Indian YouTubers to use the platform for political discourse. Initially starting with travel videos in 2013, Rathee shifted his focus to political and social issues by the end of that year.
His video content spans various topics, including the 2022 Muhammad remarks controversy, 2022 Morbi bridge collapse, 2019 Pulwama attack, 2023 Indian wrestlers’ protest, and 2023 Manipur violence. Alongside serious discussions, Rathee introduced Pee News, a satirical “fake news” segment. Additionally, he contributed opinion columns to ThePrint from 2017 to early 2020.
In July 2020, Rathee launched the Dhruv Rathee Vlogs channel, showcasing his international travel experiences. He also hosts shows like DW Travel from Deutsche Welle and Decode with Dhruv on Netflix India. His podcast on Spotify, Maha Bharat with Dhruv Rathee, further extends his reach. In 2020, Rathee released a video critiquing Kangana Ranaut’s statements, leading to a legal threat from Ranaut over alleged misrepresentation of BMC notice for her house.
Starting February 2022, Rathee initiated a shorts channel featuring 30-second fact videos, offering quick access to information. In September 2022, he faced controversy when his video discussing Pakistan’s political crisis was blocked by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting due to a map depicting disputed territories. Additionally, in March 2023, Rathee encountered copyright issues with Dabur over his video titled “The dark-side of cold drinks,” resulting in a court order to remove the video from social media platforms.
In 2023, TIME Magazine recognized him as one of the Next Generation Leaders.
Personal Life :
In his personal life, Rathee resides in Germany. In November 2021, he tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Juli Lbr at the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria.
Channel Subscribers Breakdown
16.2 Million
2,441,113,597 (Views )
Dhruv Rathee Vlogs
2.41 Million
397,212,237 (Views )
2.41 Million
397,212,237 (Views )
2.82 (Million )
1,244,070,141 (Views )
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