Quick Info
| Profession | YouTuber |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/10/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Rohtak, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Dhruv Rathee
Delhi Police told a court that its enquiry into a complaint against Dhruv Rathee over a video about revered Hindu figures was still underway. Investigators sought digital evidence and account information from Google and YouTube while the matter remained under judicial review.
Google informed the Delhi High Court that a Dhruv Rathee YouTube video had been withheld in India after action by the Centre’s Grievance Appellate Committee. The development came amid continued complaints and court proceedings over the video’s alleged defamatory and religiously offensive content.
The Delhi High Court directed the Centre’s Grievance Appellate Committee to decide within 15 days on a plea seeking removal of one of Dhruv Rathee’s YouTube videos. The case concerns allegations that the video made offensive claims about Hindu deities and remains part of an ongoing legal dispute.
Dhruv Rathee surpassed 40 million subscribers and 8 billion total views across all his YouTube channels as of May 2026, cementing his status as one of India’s most influential digital content creators. This milestone reflects his decade-long journey of producing critical, fact-based videos on Indian politics, social issues, and environmental concerns.
Dhruv Rathee described a close escape from Dubai with his wife and child as regional tensions escalated into the UAE. He said the family left just hours before missile strikes, making the Iran-Israel conflict feel personally immediate.
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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
| Children | 1 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Started creating political commentary content in 2014 | |
| As of May 2026, has over 40 million subscribers and 8 billion views across his YouTube channels | |
| As of June 2025, gained over 36 million subscribers and 7 billion overall views across all channels |
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. He breaks down complex topics for a general audience. | |
| 24. He grew up in a well-educated family with interest in science, history, and current affairs. |