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Attended Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ghazipur
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B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Kharagpur (2008)
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Currently pursuing LLB from Delhi University
Aviation Career
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Commercial pilot trained at Alpha Aviation Group
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Worked with IndiGo Airlines and later AirAsia India as a captain
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Known for raising aviation safety concerns, leading to controversy and suspension
Fitness Career
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National-level bodybuilder
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Certified nutritionist and fitness trainer
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Started FitMuscle TV (YouTube) in 2016 to share fitness, bodybuilding, and nutrition content
YouTube Journey
1. Flying Beast
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Vlogs, travel, family content
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Over 9.3 million subscribers
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Known for his humorous, family-friendly, daily life content
2. FitMuscle TV
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Fitness, workouts, and diet plans
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Fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders follow this religiously
3. Rasbhari Ke Papa
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Casual, experimental, and gaming content
Personal Life
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Married to Ritu Rathee, also a pilot
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Father to two daughters: Kiara (aka Rasbhari) and Pihu
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Comes from a middle-class family:
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Father: Retired from Bank of Baroda
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Mother: Teacher
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Sister: Swati Taneja
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Social Media Presence
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Instagram Followers: ~3.56 million
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YouTube Views: Over 5 billion across channels
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Known for strong audience engagement and transparency
Entrepreneurial Ventures
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Founder of Beast Life, a fitness and nutrition supplement brand
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Appeared on Shark Tank India Season 4 to pitch the brand
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Focused on clean, effective supplements and fitness innovation
Achievements & Impact
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Recognized as one of India’s top multi-niche content creators
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Combines engineering, aviation, fitness, and family life seamlessly
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Public speaker and guest at various educational and industry events
Estimated Net Worth
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Between ₹37 to ₹40 crore (approx. $5 million)
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Income from YouTube, brand deals, fitness products, and earlier pilot career
Public Advocacy & Notable Incidents
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Arrested briefly during a birthday fan meet-up at a metro station due to crowd control issues
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Vocal on airline safety, employee rights, and mental health
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Respected for speaking up on national issues from an insider’s perspective
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