Dhruv Rathee is an Indian YouTuber, activist and mechanical design engineer who shares his views on contemporary social, political and environmental issues in India. There is often a faction in the society that considers him to be a follower of AAP and a left-wing supporter who is against the Bhartiya Janta Party and follows right-wing ideology. He denies any such accusations and claims to be politically neutral. Let us dig out some interesting facts about Dhruv Rathee that you will read and enjoy.
Biography/Wiki
This Libra YouTuber was born in Haryana, India on Saturday, October 8, 1994 (30 years old as of 2024). Since his teenage years, he has been active in organizations such as Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd.
Dhruv Rathee childhood photos
In 2014, during his higher studies, he created a YouTube channel under his name Dhruv Rathee, initially posting some travel and photography videos using his iPhone.
During the Anna Hazare movement in 2011, he started taking a keen interest in politics and shifted his focus from funny videos to serious contemporary political topics.
In 2016, he made a video about Delhi’s odd traffic rules. According to him, he was prompted to make a video on political issues after he wanted to reply to a Delhi boy; he was part of a campaign against Arvind Kejriwal and praised Narendra Moh Dee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5adHe-2IhM
appearance
Dhruv Rathee has a slim build, standing about 6 feet 1 inch and weighing about 75 kilograms.
family and caste
He belongs to the Jat community.
Parents and siblings
There is not much information available about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
On November 24, 2021, he married his long-time girlfriend Juli Lbr in Vienna.
Dhruv Rathee’s wedding photos
In September 2024, the couple welcomed a baby boy.
Dhruv Rathee child photos
Relationships/Affairs
In April 2019, he posted a photo of his girlfriend Juli Lbr on his Instagram account.
Dhruv Rasi’s girlfriend
Profession
Since childhood, he has been a smart student. He was educated at a CBSE school in India and later went to Germany to pursue a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He also holds a master’s degree in renewable energy engineering. He started out as a mechanical design engineer, and later, his interest in social awareness and politics led him to become a successful YouTuber.
dispute
- He has been criticized for his anti-government views, bias against particular political parties and other social issues.
- On May 9, 2018, Vikas Pandey, a software engineer and BJP volunteer, lodged a police complaint in Delhi; Rathee accused Pandey of posting a complaint through his Facebook page “I support Narendra Moh Dee” spreading fake news. In October 2018, Pandey sued Dhruv Rathee for defamation of Rs 15 lakh; Rathee posted a video on his YouTube channel claiming that Vikas Pandey was a member of the BJP’s IT cell and An attempt was made to bribe Mahaveer Prasad, allegedly a former member of the BJP’s IT cell, to complete an unethical task.
Friends, I have filed a civil defamation suit against Mr. @dhruv_rathee. Dear. The court has accepted my suite. He made false accusations against me in a popular video that I offered a huge bribe to someone without any evidence. Read: https://t.co/9m7f0n1ujz [1/3]
— Vikas Pandey (Sankrityayan) (@MODIfiedVikas) October 1, 2018
- In March 2019, Facebook blocked Dhruv Rathee’s Facebook page for a period of time when he posted information about the rise of Hitler, as is the case with right-wing extremism in the current scenario. However, Facebook later restored his page and apologized.
Dhruv Rathee Facebook Controversy
- On May 27, 2024, Swati Maliwal accused Dhruv Rathee of making a one-sided video documenting her assault, adding that she was raped and Death threats. The attack allegedly took place at Arvind Kejriwal’s residence in Delhi, where Maliwal was assaulted by Kejriwal’s personal secretary Bibhav Bibhav Kumar’s attack.
- In July 2024, Mumbai BJP spokesperson Suresh Karamshi Nakhua filed a defamation suit against him. According to the suit, Delhi’s Saket court issued summons to Dhruv Rathee. Suresh Nahua claims in the lawsuit that Lacy called him a violent and abusive troll in a video titled “My Reply to Gordy Youtubers | Genie Yadav|Dhruv Rati. ”
Favorites
- He is an avid follower of news channel NDTV and journalist Ravish Kumar. Additionally, he was invited to participate in NDTV Ravish Kumar’s show Prime Time.
- His favorite movies include “Interstellar,” “The Martian” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.”
- His day started with Hindustan Times, Indian Express and The Hindu.
- He follows blogs like Logical Indian, Wire.in and Newslaundry.
- In his free time, he enjoys watching movies, photography, reading detective books, traveling, and scuba diving.
net worth
As of 2024, his net worth is approximately Rs. 270 million.
fact
- He neither smokes nor drinks.
- He runs a Facebook group called ‘Dhruv Rathee Squad’ to combat fake news.
- He also runs a satirical news show called “Pee News.”
- He is a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certified Advanced Scuba Diver (to depths of 100 feet).
Dhruv Rathee, a certified scuba diver
- As of 2018, he has over 1 million YouTube subscribers.
- In July 2023, news circulated in the media that he would be joining Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 as a wild card contestant.
- In October 2023, he was named to Time magazine’s 2023 Next Generation Leaders list. Dhruv is the only Indian to make the list.
Time Magazine’s 2023 Next Generation Leaders
I am honored to be included in this prestigious list and proud to represent India on the global stage.
thank you❤️ pic.twitter.com/aIT7J7z7EK
— Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) October 6, 2023
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