Early Life & Education
- Full Name: Tanmay Arun Bhat
- Date of Birth: June 23, 1987
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Advertising from R.D. National College and Jai Hind College, Mumbai
Career Highlights
All India Bakchod (AIB)
- Co-founder: Established in 2012 alongside Gursimran Khamba, Rohan Joshi, and Ashish Shakya.
- Role: Served as CEO, leading the team in creating viral comedy sketches and content.
- Notable Works: AIB Knockout, a celebrity roast event, which garnered significant attention and controversy.
- Controversy: In 2018, faced criticism during the #MeToo movement, leading to his temporary suspension and eventual removal from AIB .
YouTube Career
- Channel Launch: Started his personal YouTube channel in mid-2019, focusing on vlogs, comedy sketches, reaction videos, and gaming streams.
- Second Channel: Launched “Honestly by Tanmay Bhat” for in-depth discussions and expert interviews.
- Collaborations: Partnered with fellow creators for charity live streams, raising funds for causes like COVID-19 relief and environmental initiatives .
Personal Transformation
- Weight Loss Journey: Underwent a significant transformation, losing over 50 kg, and has shared insights into his fitness regimen and lifestyle changes .
YouTube Channel Stats (as of August 2024)
- Main Channel:
- Subscribers: 4.98 million
- Total Views: 1.59 billion
- Second Channel:
- Subscribers: 949k
- Total Views: 6.21 million
Television Appearances
- Judge: Served as a judge on the first season of “Comicstaan,” a stand-up comedy competition on Amazon Prime Video.
- Cameos: Appeared in films like Ragini MMS 2 (2014) and Mr. X (2015) .
Controversies
- 2015: Faced backlash over the AIB Knockout event, leading to legal issues.
- 2018: Involved in the #MeToo controversy, resulting in his removal from AIB and the “Comicstaan” judge panel .
Fun Facts
- Nickname: Often referred to as the “OP” (Overpowered) of Desi YouTube.
- Collaborations: Worked with various creators and celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, for interviews and content .
Tanmay Bhat’s official Instagram handle is @tanmaybhat.
