Quick Info
| Profession | YouTuber, Pilot |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Gaurav Taneja
26/07/2025
Gaurav Taneja publicly denied rumors that he would join Bigg Boss 19. He said he had been approached before but would not be participating in the season.
13/07/2025
Gaurav Taneja criticized the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report on the Air India AI 171 crash, saying it left out important details. His comments drew attention because of his background as a former commercial pilot and his public commentary on aviation safety.
11/02/2025
Gaurav Taneja reacted to the controversy involving Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, criticizing the state of online comedy and creator culture. The remarks were widely circulated because they came from one of India’s best-known creator-pilots.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Motey |
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| 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 |
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. |
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