Quick Info
| Profession | YouTuber, Pilot |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Gaurav Taneja
12/08/2025
Reports in August 2025 said BeastLife crossed an annual recurring revenue of about Rs 100 crore after the Shark Tank India exposure. The coverage linked the growth to stronger consumer demand and the brand's increased visibility following the TV appearance.
12/06/2025
After the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Gaurav Taneja shared his professional view that the incident looked like a dual-engine failure shortly after takeoff. His remarks drew wide attention because of his background as a former commercial pilot.
19/05/2025
Gaurav Taneja publicly criticized the Shark Tank India judges after his BeastLife pitch, saying their suggestions were impractical and that they wanted him to shut down Flying Beast. The comments reignited attention on his 2025 appearance on the show and the debate around creator-led businesses.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Motey |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gaurav Taneja |
| Known As | Flying Beast |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 7” |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh |
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| College/University | Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Civil Engineering (2004) |
| Additional Training | A320 Type Rating Training at CAE Madrid, Spain (2011) |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Fitness, Bodybuilding, Travel Vlogging |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Ritu Taneja (Pilot) |
| Marriage Date | 05/02/2016 |
Family
| Father | Yogendra Kumar Taneja (Works at Bank of Baroda) |
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| Mother | Bharti Taneja (Teacher) |
| Siblings | Swati Taneja |
| Spouse | Ritu Taneja |
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Career
| Debut | YouTube: ‘Is Aamir Khan’s Dangal Movie Transformation Natural??’ on his channel ‘FitMuscle TV’ (2016) |
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Favourites
| Food | Chicken Breast and Rice |
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| Actor | Salman Khan |
| Drink | Tea |
Style Quotient
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| Bike Collection | Hayabusa Motorcycle |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gaurav Taneja is a famous Indian YouTuber and a commercial pilot. | |
| 2. He has had a passion for fitness and sports since he was a child. | |
| 3. In 2011, he underwent A320 type rating training at CAE Madrid in Spain. | |
| 4. Gaurav started as a first officer at IndiGo in 2011 and became a captain at Indigo in 2014. He joined AirAsia as a captain in New Delhi in May 2019. | |
| 5. He runs three YouTube channels, including 'FitMuscle TV' for fitness and health, 'Flying Beast' for daily vlogs, and 'Rasbhari Ke Papa' for travel vlogs. | |
| 6. Products like his Metal Shaker signed by him are available at 'My Protein.co.in.' | |
| 7. He has appeared in online shows such as ‘Loan’ly’ (2012), ‘Son of Abish’ (2014), ‘By Invite Only’ (2019), and ‘Access Allowed’ (2020). | |
| 8. Gaurav often expresses his fondness for tea in his vlogs. | |
| 9. In 2019, Gaurav and his wife had the chance to meet former American President Barack Obama. | |
| 10. He has participated in and won various state-level bodybuilding competitions. | |
| 11. Gaurav has been featured on the covers of prestigious magazines like MensXP. | |
| 12. He developed a passion for bodybuilding after working out since school and being inspired by Salman Khan. | |
| 13. In September 2022, Gaurav and his wife became the first Indian content creators to walk at New York Fashion Week for designer Archana Kocchar. | |
| 14. On India's 74th Republic Day, he created the largest Indian map in the sky as part of the ‘Aasman Mein Bharat’ mission, flying for almost 3 hours to draw a 350 km long map. | |
| 15. He is a certified nutritionist and professional bodybuilder. | |
| 16. He launched BeastLife, a nutraceutical brand offering products like whey protein and energy boosters. |