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Top 5 Richest YouTubers in India: Know Their Stories

The world of YouTube is mesmerizing and appealing. The algorithm is uniquely designed and attracts millions of viewers. A decade and a half ago, there was very little awareness of YouTube videos and its money-earning policies. In this wide sea of YouTube, those who emerged as contributors to creativity and viewer attractors have now become the richest YouTubers in India. Knowing their extraordinary journeys is enchanting. This blog explores the stories of top 5 richest YouTubers in India.

Here it goes: Top 5 richest YouTubers

  1. Gaurav Chaudhary

Channel: Technical Guruji

Subscribers: 23+ Million

Genre: Tech reviews and Gadgets

Book Value: 45 Million USD (326 Crore Indian Rupees)

Started in: 2015

Known for apt and best tech reviews, Gaurav Chaudhary is a prominent and one of the smartest social media influencers in India to follow. Born in 1991 in Ajmer, India, this brilliant mind holds a graduate degree in microelectronics from BITS Pilani, India. Gaurav started his YouTube channel in 2015 and with his frank and thorough reviews, the channel only grew.

Gaurav’s channel is a trusted source for viewers that also includes gadget unboxing and tech use tutorials. Because of his in-depth evaluations of tech goods, new devices, mobile phones, etc. with very simple language, his viewers like him. Evidently, his informative content and engaging presentations make Gaurav one of the best YouTubers in India. Currently, he stays in Dubai and runs a cybersecurity business along with his vast-expanding YouTube channel.

  1. Bhuvan Bam

Channel: BB Ki Vines

Subscribers:28+ Million

Genre: Comedy and Music

Book Value: 15 million USD (122 Crore Indian Rupees)

Started in: 2015

Bhuvan Bam is a celebrated social media influencer, also known as India’s first viral YouTuber. Born in 1994 in Vadodara, Gujrat, Founder of BB ki Vines, Bhuvan is also an aspiring musician and one of the richest YouTubers in India. He is known for creating funny and interactive videos with the help of common characters. Indian as well as outsider viewers love his hilarious videos based on real-life characters and day-to-day scenarios. Bhuvan’s Titu Mama is one of the best and most famous characters on his channel that received great love. He has a unique style of storytelling and enhanced video presentations that win the audience. Bhuvan’s channel received a significant boost because of videos that feature straightforward and accurate observations of middle-class people and their habits.

He now has expanded his channel by including music, short films, collaborative videos, interviews, etc. Apart from that, Bhuvan has also made a name in Indian entertainment with his acting skills in web series. Moreover, he has released his singles (music albums)—Bas Mein, Ajanabi, Dhindora, etc. He has also contracted with famous companies like Beardo, Lenskart, and Tissot. Following that, he gets paid for acting gigs, brand sponsorships, song royalties, and YouTube ads.

  1. Ajey Nagar (Carry Minati)

Channel: Carry Minati

Subscribers:40+ Million

Genre: Comedy and Gaming

Book Value: 6 Million USD (50 Crore Indian Rupees)

Started in: 2014

Popularly known as Carry Minati, Ajey Nagar is a feather in the internet success of India. Born in 1999, in Faridabad, India, Ajey is a leading YouTuber renowned for his comedy and gaming videos. He started as a young YouTuber when he was in school and received fame because of his witty and funny content, especially roast videos. He strongly impresses Gen-Z viewers and gained popularity for his extremely insightful commentary on trending topics and impactful presentation skills.

Ajey’s most famous roast video was ‘YouTube vs Tik-Tok’ which gained immense popularity; it was even removed from YouTube for safety concerns. He makes good money from YouTube, but his secondary sources of income also include sponsorships, brand deals, item sales, and game streams on his other channel, CarryisLive. With his great deal of power in presentations and gaming skills, Carry Minati has become one of the richest YouTubers in India.

  1. Nisha Madhulika

Channel: NishaMadhulika

Subscribers:14.6 Million

Genre: Cooking

Book Value: 5.28 Million USD (43 Crore Indian Rupees)

Started in: 2011

Popularly known for her cooking videos, Nisha Madhulika is one of the richest YouTubers in India who specialises in vegetarian dishes. Born in 1951, she started her culinary venture with family and friends even before YouTube—as a platform—became famous. Nisha shares very easy steps that beginners can also follow. Her fan base is because of her extreme passion for cooking and sharing recipes with people.

Nisha’s cooking channel has numerous videos on a wide range of recipes including traditional, new and continental dishes. She presents her videos in a very friendly and warm style, making her a well-known household name in India. Moreover, she has authored multiple books and collaborated with various brands for promotional videos.

  1. Ashish Chanchlani

Channel: Ashish Chanchlani Vines

Subscribers: 34+ Million

Genre: Comedy

Book Value: 4 Million USD (29 Crore Indian Rupees)

Started in: 2014

Known for his slapstick content and extremely Bollywood comedy, Ashish Chanchlani is a titan of Indian internet sensation. He is a famous comedian and actor also known for his exceptionally engaging human behaviour sketches. Born in 1993 in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, Ashish is an Engineering degree holder and is regarded as one of the richest YouTubers in India.

After starting in 2015, Ashish’s videos gained popularity because of his related content and engaging storytelling style. The young audience loves his content that is based on real incidents happening in daily lives. He also acted in a web series by Alt Balaji in 2017 and released his horror short film, ‘Aakhri Safar,’ on YouTube in 2020.

What do the Impressions say?

Transformation is not easy and that too in the world of new entertainment ways. However, with their brilliance and talent, these top 5 richest YouTubers in India have remoulded the faces of a massive career launchpad in terms of money—YouTube. These YouTubers have embedded a ray of hope into millions of budding artists in India.