Flying Beast – Gaurav Taneja (Full Details)
Basic Information
- Real Name: Gaurav Taneja
- Popular As: Flying Beast
- Profession: Pilot (former), Fitness Influencer, YouTuber, Content Creator, Lawyer
- Date of Birth: 9 July 1986
- Age (2025): 39 Years
- Birthplace: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Ritu Rathee Taneja (Pilot, YouTuber)
- Children: Two daughters – Kaira (Rasbhari) & Chhoti Rasbhari
Early Life & Education
- Born in Kanpur, brought up in a middle-class family.
- Studied at Delhi Public School (DPS), R. K. Puram, New Delhi.
- Completed B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Kharagpur (2004–2008).
- Later trained as a commercial pilot in the US.
Career Journey
Pilot Career
- Worked as a commercial pilot with Indigo Airlines and later AirAsia India.
- In 2020, he raised safety concerns against AirAsia India which led to his suspension, sparking a huge controversy.
Fitness & Bodybuilding
- A certified nutritionist and fitness coach.
- Runs a YouTube channel FitMuscle TV dedicated to fitness, diet, and bodybuilding.
YouTube Career
He is among India’s most popular content creators with multiple successful channels:
- Flying Beast – Daily lifestyle & travel vlogs with his wife and family.
- FitMuscle TV – Fitness, bodybuilding, and nutrition-related content.
- Rasbhari Ke Papa – Live streams, reactions, gaming, and casual content.
Social Media Popularity
- YouTube Subscribers (2025):
- Flying Beast: 8M+
- FitMuscle TV: 2M+
- Rasbhari Ke Papa: 1.5M+
- Instagram Followers: 4M+
- Known for his family-oriented vlogs and relatable storytelling.
Achievements & Recognition
- One of the top Indian vloggers on YouTube.
- Awarded YouTube Gold & Silver Play Buttons across multiple channels.
- Featured in various media outlets for speaking out about aviation safety.
- Strong fan base known as the Flying Beast Family.
Personal Life
- Married to Captain Ritu Rathee, who is also a commercial pilot and popular on social media.
- Blessed with two daughters, affectionately called Rasbhari and Chhoti Rasbhari in vlogs.
- Apart from content creation, he studied law to pursue legal advocacy.
Instagram id link – @taneja.gaurav
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