Dhruv Rathee was born on 8 October 1994 and is an Indian YouTuber, vlogger, and social media activist. He is known for his Informative YouTube videos on Educational topics, and social, political, and environmental issues. As of June 2024, he has about 28.7 million subscribers across all channels and 4.86 billion total video views.
Dhruv Rathee Personal Details
Full Name: Dhruv Rathee
Date of Birth: October 8, 1994
Birthplace: Haryana, India
Spouse: Juli Lbr (m. 2021)
Religion: Hinduism
Dhruv Rathee Education
He received his primary education in Haryana, India. For higher education, he moved to Germany where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Followed by a master’s degree in renewable energy from the same institution.
Dhruv Career
Debut: Dhruv Rathee started his YouTube channel (Dhruv Rathee) in Jan 2013. Initially, he posted travel and photography-related content. But by the end of 2013, he started publishing content on political and social topics. He shifted his focus to political commentary and socio-economic issues in India. His first viral video was a critique of the Indian government’s handling of the JNU protests.
Slowly and slowly he was highly appreciated for his in-depth analysis of political scenarios, government policies, and current events. Dhruv also focuses on debunking fake news and misinformation. By the end of July 2024, he has around 23.5M subscribers on his Dhruv Rathee Channel.
Educational Content: He creates educational videos on history, science, and environmental issues.
Popular Series: His “Dhruv Rathee Show” is particularly popular, where he discusses current events and political issues.
In July 2020, Rathee began another YouTube channel called Dhruv Rathee Vlogs, where he shares his international travel vlogs which have around 2.98M subscribers.
As of February 2022, Rathee began a short channel to share 60-second fact videos. The channel offers a quick and accessible way for viewers to engage with the information Rathee presents.
Dhruv Rathee Social Media
Instagram and Twitter: He is also active on Instagram and Twitter, where he engages with his followers and shares updates.
Dhruv Rathee Instagram -As of July 2024 Dhruv has around 11.9M followers on his Instagram account.
Dhruv Rathee Twitter-He loves to post updates on Twitter as well, he has a huge list of followers on Twitter as well which is around 2.7M by the end of July 2024.
In 2023, he was included in TIME Magazine’s list of Next Generation Leaders.
Personal Life
Dhruv comes from a middle-class family in Haryana. Rathee is a resident of Germany. In November 2021, Rathee married his long-time girlfriend Juli Lbr at the Belvedere Palace, in Vienna, Austria. They are expecting their first child by September 2024.
Dhruv Rathee Controversies and Criticism
In 2020, he faced disputes after criticizing actress Kangana Ranaut for hypocrisy.
In September 2022, he faced controversy when a video he posted about the political crisis in Pakistan was blocked by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The ministry claimed that the video contained, a distorted map of India, in which parts of Kashmir were depicted as part of Pakistan or “disputed”.
In 2023, he faced a copyright charge from Dabur India over one of his videos titled “The Dark Side of Cold Drinks”.
Conclusion
Dhruv has been recognized for his contributions to political discourse and social awareness has influenced many young Indians to engage in political discussions and be more aware of socio-economic issues. Despite facing several criticisms, Dhruv Rathee continues to be a significant figure in the realm of political commentary and social awareness, using his platform to educate and inform the public on important issues.
