Quick Info
| Profession | Pilot, YouTube Vlogger |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/11/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
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Bio/Wiki
| School | Blue Bells Model School, Gurugram |
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| College/University | St Stephen's College, Delhi, India |
| Educational qualification | BSc Chemistry |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Caste | Jatt |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Singing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 05/02/2015 |
Family
| Siblings |
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| Spouse | Gaurav Taneja (YouTuber, pilot) |
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Career
| Debut | Smart Jodi on StarPlus (2022) |
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| YouTube Channel | Flying Beast (co-run with husband Gaurav Taneja) |
| YouTube Subscribers | Over 9 million subscribers |
| Notable Achievement | Met former US President Barack Obama in Singapore through Google in 2019 |
| Net Worth | Approximately ₹4 crore (as of 2024) |
| Return to Flying | Resumed flying duties after a break of about two years, announced on social media |
Favourites
| Food | Cheesecake, Aloo paratha |
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| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
| Singer | Honey Singh |
| TV Shows | Siya Ke Ram (2015) |
| Colour | Black |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ritu Rathee Taneja overcame societal stereotypes to achieve her dream of becoming a pilot. | |
| 2. She underwent rigorous training in the US to fulfill her goal. | |
| 3. After her mother's passing, Ritu faced obstacles to financially support her family and secure employment in India. | |
| 4. During pilot training, Ritu met her future husband, Gaurav Taneja, and they married in 2015. | |
| 5. Her presence in Gaurav Taneja's vlogs elevated her into a renowned social media influencer. | |
| 6. She met former US President Barack Obama in Singapore through Google in 2019. | |
| 7. She is a follower of Sadhguru, an Indian yoga guru and spiritual leader. | |
| 8. She trained to become a pilot in Arizona. | |
| 9. She convinced her father to spend the money saved for her wedding on her pilot education instead. | |
| 10. She underwent rigorous training in Arizona to fulfill her goal. | |
| 11. She flew approximately 60 flights per month for almost 4 years and was eventually promoted to the position of captain. |
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