Quick Info
| Profession | YouTuber |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/10/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Rohtak, Haryana, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian YouTuber, vlogger, and social media content creator based in Berlin, Germany. Known for analyzing socio-political issues, environmental concerns, and corporate influences through his YouTube channel. His critical and analytical approach often critiques government policies and societal norms, covering topics like climate change, fake news, and corruption. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Germany | |
| A master's degree in Renewable Energy Engineering |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 29 Years |
|---|---|
| School | A CBSE school in India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jat |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Liberal & Centrist |
| Hobbies | Photography, Watching Films, Reading Detective Books, Travelling, Scuba Diving, Martial Arts |
| Current Residence | Berlin, Germany |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Marriage Date | 24/11/2021 |
| Marriage Place | Vienna |
Family
| Spouse | Juli Lbr |
|---|
Career
| Started YouTube channel in June 2014 initially as a travel vlog | |
| Switched to politics-focused content during the Anna Hazare Movement in 2014 | |
| First viral video analyzed the performance of the Indian government under the BJP | |
| Crossed 10 million subscribers across platforms by 2022 | |
| Gained over 31 million subscribers with 5.3 billion overall views | |
| Started YouTube channel in 2013 initially focused on technology and environmental issues | |
| Launched second channel 'Dhruv Rathee Vlogs' in 2018 for travel and personal insights | |
| As of June 2025, gained over 36 million subscribers with 7 billion overall views across all channels | |
| Wrote opinion columns for ThePrint from 2017 until early 2020 |
Favourites
| Journalist | Ravish Kumar |
|---|---|
| News Channel | NDTV India |
| Newspaper(s) | Hindustan Times, Indian Express, The Hindu |
| Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, Tom Cruise |
| Film(s) | Interstellar (2014), The Martian (2015), Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) |
| Blog(s) | Logical Indian, Wire.in, Newslaundry |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dhruvrathee/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/DhruvRatheePage/ | |
| https://twitter.com/dhruv_rathee | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@dhruvrathee |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He creates educational YouTube videos. | |
| 2. His YouTube Channel had over 4.6 lakh subscribers as of May 2018. | |
| 3. Rathee uses an iPhone to make his videos. | |
| 4. He discusses current events, especially government policies, in his videos. | |
| 5. Rathee has gained both supporters and critics over time. | |
| 6. He began posting videos in 2014, focusing initially on travels and photography. | |
| 7. Rathee is one of India's top YouTubers now. | |
| 8. He also appears on television news debates. | |
| 9. Rathee developed an interest in politics during the Anna Hazare movement. | |
| 10. His first critical video against the Modi Government was uploaded in October 2014. | |
| 11. Rathee became disillusioned with the Modi Government's association with B S Yeddyurappa. | |
| 12. He has made numerous videos critiquing the Modi Government on various issues. | |
| 13. Some viewers accused Rathee of bias for defending the Arvind Kejriwal Government. | |
| 14. Pee News is a satirical news segment he created. | |
| 15. Rathee is a certified scuba diver. | |
| 16. News reports suggested his entry as a wild card contestant in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 in July 2023. | |
| 17. Dhruv Rathee was the only Indian named on TIME Magazine’s Next Generation Leaders 2023 list. | |
| 18. Developed interest in politics during the Anna Hazare movement | |
| 19. Certified scuba diver | |
| 20. Uses iPhone to make videos | |
| 21. Created Pee News, a satirical news segment | |
| 22. Breaks down complex topics for general audience understanding | |
| 23. Grew up in a well-educated family with interest in science, history, and current affairs |