As India has emerged as the largest YouTube audience in the world, several Indian YouTubers have made their presence felt on the platform. From hosting one of the top travel vlogs to the most famous cooking and sports channels, Indian YouTubers have covered every genre possible. Here, we discuss the top 23 YouTubers in India.
Learning and entertainment are the two major reasons why people watch and follow a specific YouTube channel. However, the popularity of a YouTube channel to a great extent still depends on the number of views and subscribers. Therefore, we will share the details of top 23 Indian YouTubers with the most subscribers-
1. Ajey Nagar
| YouTube Channel Name | CarryMinati |
| Number of Subscribers | 42.2 Million |
| Channel Launch Year | 2010 |
| Channel Genre | Comedy, Gaming, Rapping |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 25 Lakhs |
| Most Popular Videos | Tik Tok Evolution, Ferocious rap song Yalgar, Pub G India |
Ajey Nagar was born on June 12, 1999 (26 years old) in Faridabad. Better known as Carry Minati. With more than 45 million subscribers, he is one of the leading YouTubers in India. He is well-known for creating comedy and roasting videos on a variety of topics.
Carry’s journey as a YouTuber started at the tender age of 10 when he started posting football tutorial videos on his channel STeaLThFeArzZ. He also holds the distinction of being the first Indian YouTuber to have more than 30 million subscribers.
He rose to fame by making a video in response to a specific Swedish YouTuber, PewDiePie where the latter mocked Indians and their broken English. It was titled “BYE PEWDIPIE”. He is also the only Indian YouTuber to collaborate with Henry Cavill and Tom Cruise for Mission Impossible 6. Carry’s name featured in Times 10 Next Generation Leaders in 2019 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List in 2020.
Carry has also collaborated with Mr Beast, the world’s biggest YouTuber for a comedy sketch series named “Mr Beast Parody Ft. Indian Creators”. The collaboration also featured many well-known Indian YouTubers like Bhuvan Bam and Beer Biceps. His TikTok vs YouTube video created records for most likes on a non-music video in India by getting over 5.2 million likes within 24 hours.
2. Asish Chanchalani
| YouTube Channel | Ashish Chanchlani Vines |
| Number of Subscribers | 30.4 Million |
| Channel Year | 2014 |
| Channel Genre | Comedy, Bollywood, Mimicry |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 30 lakhs |
| Most Popular Videos | Final Exams, Tuition Classes aur Bache, Exams ka Mausam |
Born on 8th December, 1993 (32 years old) in Ulhasnagar, Asish Chanchalani was one of the earliest Indian YouTubers to create vines. His love for acting started while watching films in his father’s single-screen theatre. Asish holds a degree in civil engineering but it was his passion for acting which made him join Barry John’s Acting Studio.
He launched his own YouTube channel, Asish Chanchalani Vines in 2014, and has gained over 30 million subscribers since then. Asish’s hilarious videos, which are often playful parodies of Indian reality shows such as Sasta Shark Tank and Sasta Big Boss have won him millions of fans on the platform.
Asish has also collaborated with well-known Bollywood stars such as Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan, apart from appearing in a small role in the Hollywood film Men In Black: International.
His videos depict day to day topics such as office life, exam stress and family life with a humorous touch. Asish has won numerous awards, such as the Bollywood Life Social Media Award for Most Popular Comedian in 2022 and 2023.
3. Sandeep Maheshwari
| YouTube Channel | Sandeep Maheshwari |
| Number of Subscribers | 28.5 Million |
| Channel Launch Year | 2012 |
| Channel Genre | Motivational, Photography |
| Approximate Income | Rs 30 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Mast Rehna Seekho, Khul Ke Jiyo, Wake Up |
Sandeep Maheshwari was born on September 28, 1980 (45 years old) in New Delhi. A college-dropout, Sandeep is one of the leading Indian YouTubers and motivational speakers who is well-known across the globe. He initially started his career in modeling but was disillusioned with the exploitation associated with the profession.
In 2003, he set a world record by photographing 10,000 images of 122 models in less than 11 hours. As a counselor, telemarketer and photographer he helped ImagesBazaar, his one venture become the largest Indian photo collection in the world.
In contrast to other YouTubers, Sandeep has never monetized his channel. He has earned name and fame from people all over the world for his consistent efforts to spread positivity through his motivational videos. As of now, he runs two YouTube channels named ‘Sandeep Maheshwari’ and ‘Sandeep Maheshwari Spirituality’.
Over the years, he has won numerous accolades and awards and featured among India’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs . Sandeep also won the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award. Apart from offering motivational speeches at seminars and webinars, he also creates videos related to topics such as business and personal development.
4. Gaurav Chaudhary
| YouTube | Technical Guruji |
| Number of Subscribers | 23.5 Million |
| Channel Launch Year | 2015 |
| Channel Genre | Technology, Review, Unboxing |
| Approximate Income | 1 Crore |
| Most Popular Videos | World’s Fastest Smartphone, 1Phone 14 Series First Look, Nothing Phone |
Born on May 7, 1991 (34 years old) at Ajmer, Rajasthan, Gaurav Chaudhary aka Technical Guruji completed his schooling in Ajmer, Rajasthan. After completing his M.Tech degree from BITS Pilani, he completed his M.Tech from Rajasthan. He is India’s leading tech and gadget reviewer. His channel is one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels in India in the technology domain.
Gaurav started uploading YouTube videos initially as a hobby before making his mark in the tech domain. Unlike other channels related to the tech domain, Technical Guruji was in Hindi and reached out to a larger viewer base. His first video was a collaboration with another YouTuber named Sharmaji Technical and it was an instant hit.
He also holds the distinction of being the first YouTube content creator in the tech domain to have more than 10 million subscribers. One of Gaurav’s major strengths is that he doesn’t restrict himself to product reviews or new technologies. He offers live demonstrations on smartphones and other gadgets in Hindi.
In March 2024, he received the Tech Creator Award from the Prime Minister of India at the maiden National Creators Award.
5. Ajay
| YouTube Channel Name | Total Gaming |
| Number of Subscribers | 44 Million |
| Channel Launch Year | 2018 |
| Channel Genre | Gaming, Entertainment |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 15 Lakhs |
| Most Popular Videos | Ajjubhai94 vs. Amitbhai, Ajjubhai is Next Factory King?, Factory King Really? |
Ajay, well known as Ajjubhai is one of the leading YouTubers in India and is considered a pro for his gaming videos. Born on February 24, 1998 (28 years old) in Ahmedabad, he did his schooling and graduation from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. His YouTube channel named ‘’Total Gaming’’ is followed by millions of gaming lovers. He mainly posts Garena Free Fire gaming content on this channel, which drives a lot of gaming enthusiasts to his site.
A college dropout, he started off his YouTube journey by uploading videos on Free Fire on his channel. Despite the widespread popularity of PUBG in India at that point, Ajay stuck to Free Fire and also ventured into other games like Call of Duty, GTA5, Spiderman and The Incredible Hulk.
When he started Total Gaming, Ajjubhai didn’t reveal his identity. He used to stream without revealing his face. This made viewers curious to see him. Despite having a massive following, he remained anonymous for a long period. However, in 2023, he posted a video in collaboration with Intel, which was one of the major face reveals on YouTube in India.
He also holds the distinction of being the first gaming content creator in India to have 44 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
6. Bhuvan Bam
| YouTube Channel Name | BB Ki Vines |
| Number of Subscribers | 26.4 Million |
| Channel Launch Year | 2015 |
| Channel Genre | Titu Mama, Dhindora series, Titu Talks |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 95 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Titu Mama, Dhindora series, Titu Talks |
Born on January 22, 1994 (32 years old) in Vadodara, Bhuvan Bam is a well-known YouTuber, actor, comedian, singer and writer. A graduate in history, he started his YouTube channel in 2015, which was mainly used to create hilarious videos. He was the first Indian YouTuber to cross the 10 million subscriber mark and was also the first to be invited to Davos for attending the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.
Bhuvan also received accolades for being the first Indian to win a YouTube Creator Award. Characters from BB Ki Vines such as Titu Mama and Banchoddas have become a part and parcel of his persona on YouTube. Most of his content revolves around day to day problems.
Apart from YouTube, Bhuvan has also featured in web series such as Dhindora and Taza Khabar. His other well-known projects include One Mic Stand and TVF’s Bachelors. Bhuvan was last seen attending Startup Mahakumbh.
He has won n numerous awards including Most Popular Channel WebTV Asia Award in 2016 for BB Ki Vines Best Mega Influencer at Impact Digital Influencer Awards 2024.
7. Ujjwal Chaurasia
| YouTube Channel Name | Techno Gamerz |
| Number of subscribers | 41 Million |
| Channel Launch Year | 2017 |
| Channel Genre | Gaming, Entertainment, Music, Tutorials |
| Approximately Monthly Income | 5 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Biggest Gangster Encounter, Destroyed Jimmy’s Supercar, My Ferrari Racecar Explode in Race |
Ujjwal Chaurasia is well-known for his gaming videos. He was born on 12th January 2002 (24 years old) in New Delhi. Ujjwal is a social media influencer with a vast fan following across different social channels, including Instagram. Initially, he faced numerous challenges before making his mark by uploading excellent gaming content named GTA gameplay web series.
Ujjwal was one of the earliest gamers in India who ventured into multiple titles rather than gaining expertise in just one. He also makes tutorials for amateur gamers. He has proved his mettle in Minecraft, GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, Garena FreeFire to name a few on Techno Gamerz, his YouTube channel.
His unique voiceover style, friendly persona and innovative mod-based storytelling have made him unique in the gaming community. Apart from gaming, Ujjwal has also ventured into hip-hop, recording a song named ‘Game On’ which gained more than 62 million views on his channel.
Ujjwal also featured in the Forbes India 30 Under 30 list in the Digital Creators Category for his valuable contribution to gaming content.
8. Amit Bhadana
| YouTube Channel Name | Amit Bhadana |
| Number of subscribers | 24.5 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2012 |
| Channel Genre | Dubbing, Entertainment |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 30 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Chidiya Ghar, Amit Bhadana LLB, Exam and Group Cheating |
Born on September 7, 1994 (31 years old) in Bulandshahr, Amit Bhadana is a famous YouTuber, comedian, actor, director and writer based in Delhi. A law graduate from Delhi University, he initially shared videos of his dubbing and mimicry performances on Facebook. But his breakthrough in YouTube came with a comedy video titled ‘’Exam Be Like’’ which gained millions of views. His videos revolve around parodies of his close friends and relatives.
Instead of using English to reach out to a broader audience, Amit used native Hindi which became his USP. This move helped him to connect with Hindi speaking viewers from all over India. In the early phase of his YouTube career, Amit turned down lucrative brand endorsements as they didn’t match his content or audience. His focus was on increasing his subscriber base, instead of making quick money.
In late 2023, Amit made his web series debut SSC which he wrote, directed and acted in. The series revolved around the challenges faced by aspirants appearing for the Staff Selection Commission(SSC) in India. This web series was based on his own personal experience and highlighted the societal pressures and ordeals faced by the candidates.
Since his rise in YouTube, Amit has kept his titles and thumbnails genuine which has helped him create a loyal fan base. As one of the leading YouTube influencers in India, he also runs another channel named Amit Bhadana Dwitiya.
9. Dilraj Singh Rawat
| YouTube Channel Name | Mr. Indian Hacker |
| Number of subscribers | 45 million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2021 |
| Channel Genre | Science Experiments, Life Hacks |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 12 Lakhs |
| Most Popular Videos | We made the world’s coldest room from ice, Talking with 100 talking cactus, We made secret underground tunnel |
Dilraj Singh Rawat, well known as Mr. Hacker was born on January 8, 1996 (30 years old) in Ajmer, and is the newest sensation on YouTube. He started his YouTube journey by uploading a “How to open lock without key, iPhone bend test” video, which grabbed instant attention. He started his YouTube channel in 2012 and his channel includes different types of content related to science and DIY projects.
His first major video which gained popularity was “How to open a lock without a key” in 2017. In 2018, he showcased his proficiency in performing experiments on national TV by participating in Season 8 of “India’s Got Talent”, in which he performed an experiment of coloured foam using sodium iodide and hydrogen peroxide.
Apart from usual experiments, Dilraj has accomplished some unique projects of his own, like creating a homemade Dead Sea, performing 1000-foot drop tests on mobile, converting a car into a water heater, testing of bulletproof glass and launch of liquid nitrogen rockers.
Dilraj has been honored with the Silver, Gold, and Diamond Play Buttons from YouTube after crossing 100,000, 1 million, and 10 million subscribers. He was also awarded the Tech Creator Award at the maiden National Creators Award in 2024, for creating unique science-based content.
10. Nazim Ahmed, Zayn Saifi, and Wasim Ahmed
| YouTube Channel Name | Round2hell |
| Number of subscribers | 35.3 Million Subscribers |
| Channel Year Launch | 2016 |
| Channel Genre | Comedy, Science Fiction |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 20 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | 1956, Dumb Blind Deaf, Aladdin, School Life |
Round2hell is an Indian YouTube channel which was launched by the trio Zayn Saifi, Wasim Ahmed and Nazim Ahmed. The trio are from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh and since launching the channel in October, 2016 have won name and fame for creating short films, sci-fi content in Hindi along with sketch comedy videos.
Initially, the three friends posted football montage videos which generated little success. Their breakthrough came after they started making comedy sketches, and their 15th video, “Jio Users After 31st March” became viral in 2017 due to its timely coverage about the end of Reliance Jio’s free data transfer.
Their famous “Zombie” video which generated millions of views wasn’t shot on set. It was filmed in real outdoor locations using minimal equipment, depending heavily on mobile shorts and natural lighting.
Their latest release, “EPL Season 3,” is a comedy based on cricket. It highlights a perfect blend of humour and storytelling. This video gained considerable attention, helping them strengthen their popularity in the comedy genre.
11. Dr. Vivek Bindra
| YouTube Channel Name | Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker |
| Number of subscribers | 21.2 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2013 |
| Channel Genre | Business, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Training |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 40 Lakhs |
| Most Popular Videos | Proven Methods of Success, Mind Blowing Stories |
Born on April 5, 1982 (44 years old) in Delhi , Dr. Vivek Bindra is a corporate trainer, entreprenuer, YouTuber and motivational speaker. He completed his schooling from St. Xavier’s High School in Delhi and his MBA from Amity University. Vivek also received an honourary Ph.D from OIUM University of Colombo. He considers that the Bhagavat Gita had a major influence on his life.
Though he is primarily known as a motivational speaker, he also holds a Ph.D in Leadership Studies, which adds more depth to his teaching techniques and business strategies. He also holds the distinction for conducting the longest-ever business training session, which lasted non-stop over 24 hours.
Dr. Bindra made case studies accessible to the masses, by presenting them in Hindi. His videos such as ‘’Case Study of Domino’’, ‘’Case Study of D-Mart’’, and ‘’Case Study of Tesla’’ have been viral hits.
Apart from his main channel, Dr. Bindra and his team also run multiple niche YouTube channels like Bada Business, which focuses on entrepreneurs, MSMEs and start-up ideas. His YouTube channel once had the record of being the most subscribed entrepreneurship YouTube Channel. Vivek also received recognition from World Records India and the International Book of Records for his digital reach.
12. Rajesh Kumar
| YouTube Channel Name | FactTechz |
| Number of subscribers | 17.6 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2016 |
| Channel Genre | Science, Technology, Gaming, Animation |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 31 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Sun’s Rare Eclipse Mirage Illusion, Why Movie Artists Use White Cloth for Ghosts & Random Facts |
Well-known as FactTechz, Rajesh Kumar was born in Delhi on June 1,2000 (25 years old). He started his YouTube career at 16, and created history by becoming the youngest Indian YouTuber to cross 10 million subscribers at the age of 19. His initial videos included VideoScribe animations, where he narrated events related to a specific topic.
For close to three years, Rajesh stayed anonymous. His voice-only, animation-based videos built interest among viewers. One of his most popular video series is “Top Enigmatic Facts,” which covered mysteries, science, and space facts in a simple, appealing way. Its popularity helped ensure the long-term growth of his channel.
Most of Rajesh’s facts explore topics such as parallel universes, space mysteries, psychological facts and ancient secrets, which simplify complex scientific topics for youngsters. He also launched an app named Ultimate Brain Booster, which offered binaural beats and audio tools designed for enhancing focus. This app was initially paid, but later offered for free.
Apart from FactTechz, he also runs another channel named FactVerse which produces facefam videos and humor-infused facts.
13. Bilal Shaikh
| YouTube Channel Name | Emiway Bantai |
| Number of subscribers | 21.2 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2013 |
| Channel Genre | Rap, Music, Art, Songs, Dance, Songwriting |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 25 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | EMIWAY – CHUSAMBA, Machaenge |
Born on November 13, 1995 (30 years old), Bilal Shaikh, well-known as Emiway Bantai is an Indian rapper from Mumbai. He is best known for his work in Gully Boy (2019), Emiway Bantai & Chris Gayle: Jamaica to India’’ (2021) and Indian Hip Hop Cypher (2023). Before making Hindi rap, Emiway rapped only in English. His early tracks didn’t gain much popularity.
Emiway’s first major hit was the song “Aur Bantai”, which received accolades for its fun, raw-street-style vibe. In 2017, he did a song “#Sadak” in collaboration with the famous rapper Raftaar. Though he has never signed up with any major record label, he has built on his own music video production, brand and fanbase on his own, often directing and co-producing them.
Unlike other artists, Emiway often posts personal vlogs, behind-the-scenes and fan appreciation videos. His diss tracks during his feud with Raftaar and Divine, such as ‘’Samajh Mein Aaya Kya’’ and ‘’Gully Ka Kuuta’’ were self-produced and went viral without any marketing.
Emiway received the Best Hip-Hop Artist(People’s Choice) Award at Radio City Freedom Awards consecutively for three years(2017, 2018 and 2019) apart from ‘’Best Indian Act’’ at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards for Freeverse Feast(Dawat).
14. Nisha Madhulika
| YouTube Channel Name | NishaMadhulika |
| Number of subscribers | 14.3 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2011 |
| Channel Genre | Food, Lifestyle, Cooking, Recipes |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 20 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Summer Special Whole Wheat Flour Laddu Recipe, Sabudana Kheer, Peanut Sundal, Singhada Paratha etc |
Born on September 4, 1959 (66 years old) in Uttar Pradesh, Nisha Madhulika is a well-known Indian chef, YouTuber and food columnist. She writes food columns on several websites and publications such as Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala and Indian Express.
She started blogging in 2009 and soon gained popularity by posting more than 2,300 videos, with her channel gaining more than 14 million subscribers. Using her unique culinary skills, Nisha Madhulika has become one of India’s most popular female content creators and manages a well-known food website.
Despite not having a background of a professional chef, Nisha featured in YouTube’s #seesomethingnew campaign in India and also appeared in an YouTube FanFest, thereby gaining popularity beyond the kitchen.
She has also launched NishaMadhulika Recipes app, which helps users to effortlessly browse through her recipes without using YouTube. It is very helpful for people who prefer Hindi content in written format. Nisha was awarded the Top YouTube Cooking Content Creator at Social Media Summit & Awards in 2017. Her name also featured in the list of Top Indian YouTubers.
15. Faizal Khan
| YouTube Channel Name | Khan GS Research Center |
| Number of subscribers | 23.2 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2019 |
| Channel Genre | Education, Training, |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 17 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Ukraine-Russia Crisis, PF Account, ATM Card l Plastic Money l Credit Card l Debit card |
Born in 1993 in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, Faizal Khan, well-known as Khan Sir, is a famous Indian educator and YouTuber. He resides in Patna, Bihar. A pass out from Par Mission School, Deoria, he holds M.Sc from the University of Allahabad. He is also a post-graduate in Geography.
He is the founder of Khan GS Research Centre, a famous coaching institute in Patna which helps students prepare for competitive exams like UPSC, railways and SSC. The institute has gained popularity across the country since his success as a YouTuber.
During the pandemic when his coaching institute was closed, Khan sir launched his YouTube channel and started offering classes online. His popularity grew within no-time because of his simple, humorous style of explaining complicated topics. He uses local dialects and day-to-day examples which make him popular among students all over India.
In 2020, Khan Sir further consolidated his standing in the edtech domain by launching a new app, “Khan Sir Official” which is available on the Google Play Store. Beyond his teaching initiatives, Khan Sir has started many initiatives for societal betterment, such as opening a “Goshala” in Patna and establishing a library.
16. Harsh Beniwal
| YouTube Channel Name | Harsh Beniwal |
| Number of subscribers | 16 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2015 |
| Channel Genre | Comedy |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 15 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | PUBG with Pariwar, A day with cringe tiktoker, Nayi Padosan, Daaru with Dad |
Born in Delhi on February 13, 1996 (30 years old), Harsh Beniwal is a YouTuber who is well-known for his YouTube videos on gaming and comedy. He dropped out of BCA in his 2nd year to pursue his passion in content creation. He started his career as a content creator in 2015 by uploading short, funny videos on platforms such as Instagram and Dubsmash before shifting to YouTube.
Some of his early videos such as “School Picnic”, “Types of People on Facebook” and “Delhi Boys and Delhi Girls” soon became viral because of their street humour, dramatic acting and impressive editing.
His comedy sketches caught the attention of the youth. His YouTube channel, Harsh Beniwal is famous for the relatable comedy content, especially college students and family skits. In 2019, Harsh made his Bollywood debut in the movie “Student of the Year 2”, where he played the role of Puggi, Tiger Shroff’s close friend.
Harsh also runs another channel named Harsh Beniwal 2.0 where he generally posts gaming content and casual vlogs. Some common games that feature in his channel include Valorant, Fall Guys, Among Us, Call of Duty, GTA V and PUBG/BGMI.
17. Amit Sharma
| YouTube Channel Name | Crazy XYZ |
| Number of subscribers | 30.6 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2017 |
| Channel Genre | Science & Technology |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 12 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Selling fruits for free, When 2 powerful monster magnets meet, What will happen when 2 plugs are connected |
Amit Sharma aka Crazy XYZ, is an IITan who has gained popularity as a YouTuber. He was born on September 11, 1998 (27 years old) in Rajasthan. He completed his B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from IIT Roorkee in 2018 and crossed 1 million subscribers in the same year. He has deep interest in science and likes to experiment on topics related to this niche.
Amit launched Crazy XYZ in 2017, while he was still a student. The channel is famous for scientific experiments, life hacks, creative destruction videos, and tech experiments. Be it dropping smartphones from extreme heights to performing explosive pressure tests, his videos are designed to generate curiosity and entertain viewers simultaneously.
Amit stands out as a YouTuber because of his unique ideas, high-speed camera work and use of customized setups, often in open spaces. Adopting such a DIY approach has helped him add a unique, personal touch to his content.
Apart from Crazy XYZ, Amit also runs other YouTube channels such as Amit Sharma and The Indian Unboxer, where he shares vlogs, unboxing videos and personal content.
18. Sahil Rana
| YouTube Channel Name | AS Gaming |
| Number of subscribers | 20.3 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2016 |
| Channel Genre | Gaming |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 8 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Chrono Vs. Wukong Best Clash Squad Battle, Buying 11000 Diamond in Subscriber ID |
A native of Himachal Pradesh, Sahil Rana is India’s 3rd most influential gaming content creator. Sahil was born in Solan on April 20th, 2004 (22 years old). Right from childhood, he had immense interest in gaming. He started his channel, AS Gaming on YouTube using a small smartphone.
His growth on YouTube was phenomenal during the pandemic when online gaming gained widespread popularity in India. The timing for the launch of his channel was perfect, as he consistently uploaded content when people were staying indoors. In less than a year, AS Gaming gained over 1 million subscribers, which is rare for any YouTuber without any big collaboration or prior celebrity status.
While other creators engaged in different games, Sahil stuck to Garena Free Fire as the primary source of his content, which helped him to create a niche audience. He’s famous for using Free Fire rooms where sets unusual challenges like ‘’grenades only’’, ‘’melee only’’ or ‘’hide and seek’’.
His fast-paced, lively voiceovers, with funny reactions and relatable jokes, keep gaming enthusiasts entertained. Sahil also runs other channels like AS Shorts, AS Highlights and A_S Army where he posts fast-paced clips, funny moments and shorts.
19. Nischchay Malhan
| YouTube Channel Name | Triggered Insan |
| Number of subscribers | 22.3 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2014 |
| Channel Genre | Comedy, Roasting, Gaming |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 25 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | These Indian TV Serials are so Stupid, Heropanti 2 is the Greatest Movie Ever |
Better known as Triggered Insan, Nischay Malhan is a well-known YouTuber and live steamer from Delhi. Born on November 14, 1995 (30 years old), he studied at Lancer Convent School, Rohini, and then pursued his degree in B.E in Communications & Electronics from IIT, Delhi. He runs one of the top 23 most subscribed channels in India. He has a large following on YouTube both in India and overseas.
Nischay’s first YouTube channel was named ‘’Yes-Yes-Bhai’’, which was later changed to ‘It’s N ischay’’ before being renamed ‘’Triggered Insaan’’. In 2017, his roast video named ‘’Modi Ji’s Mann ki Baat on Dhinchak Pooja’’ became viral, gaining more than 3 million views, greatly boosting the popularity of his channel.
His content is known for being witty, clean and very relatable, which makes him stand out on YouTube. Apart from regular uploads, Nischaly has also appeared in several collaborative videos and web series such as Bhuvan Bam’s ‘’Dhindora’’, ‘’The Office Canteen’’ Season 2 and ‘’Tum Mere 2’’.
In 2023, he won ‘’ Roast Master Creator of the Year’’ award for his unique style of content. Nischay also runs two other channels, Live Insaan, where he posts gaming content and Nischay Malhan Shorts which is dedicated to various types of short-form content.
20. Ayush Kalra and Prakriti Kalra
| YouTube Channel Name | Aayu and Pihu Show |
| Number of subscribers | 17.9 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2017 |
| Channel Genre | Family Entertainment |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 12 Lakh |
| Most Popular Videos | Aayu ka Mask, Aayu ki ice cream, Jhoota No.1 Lie Detector |
Profile:’Aayu and Pihu Show’ is a well-known family entertainment YouTube channel which is managed by Aayush and Prakriti Kalra’s parents, Piyush and Ruchi Kalra. Their videos are a perfect blend of humour and life lessons, addressing topics like honesty, kindness and sharing. The ‘’Aayu and Pihu Show’’ was launched in May 2017, and offered Hindi-language content to children. The show’s first video, ‘’The Most Beautiful Necklace’’, got 120,000 views.
Aayu usually plays the more curious, mischievous younger brother, while Pihu plays the more mature, responsible older sister, guiding or rectifying him during different skits. The on-screen chemistry between the two siblings is natural and adorable, which has helped them to create a large, loyal audience on YouTube.
In recent years, the siblings have expanded from moral stories and skits to quizzes, food challenges and games. The variety of content helps to keep their channel fresh and interesting for kids of all ages. Their video titled ‘’AAYU KI ICE CREAM’’ got 130 million views, proving how simple concepts can become viral when shown with authenticity.
Apart from their main channel Aayu and Pihu Show, they also have other channels like Pihu’s World (Occasionally Seen), Aayu and Pihu Show – Gaming and Aayu and Pihu Show – Shorts. They have been honoured with Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Favourite Influencer, which signifies their popularity among young audiences.
21. Dushyant Kukreja
| YouTube Channel Name | Dushyant Kukreja |
| Number of subscribers | 48.7 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2015 |
| Channel Genre | Comedy, Family Entertainment |
| Approximate Monthly Income | Rs 20 Lakhs |
| Most Popular Videos | School Life Be Like,Types of People in Exam Hall, When You Hide Something from Mom |
Dushyant Kukreja is a digital content creator and Indian YouTuber who initially gained popularity on TikTok with his funny, relatable short videos. He was born in Hisar, Haryana on March 18, 1998 (28 years old). After TikTok got banned in India, he shifted his focus to YouTube shorts and gained a strong presence within a short span of time. He holds a BBA in finance from Chandigarh University.
Dushyant is well-known for creating comedy skits that are based on day to day life situations, funny topics related to society and family. He often includes his close friends and parents in his videos, which makes his videos stand out and help viewers to relate to them. Some of his most popular videos include Desi Mom’s Reaction, When You Hide Your Report Card and Papa Ki Daant.
Dushyant has also collaborated with his sister Priyal to broaden his audience. As a YouTuber, he stands out because of quick edits and unique expressions that match the pace of shots. He uploads videos frequently, thereby ensuring that his content remains fresh.
In 2024, he received the ‘’Most Engaging Content Creator’’ award. He also runs another channel named Dushyant Lifestyle.
22. Sourav Joshi
| YouTube Channel Name | Sourav Joshi Vlogs |
| Number of subscribers | 4.88 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2017 |
| Channel Genre | Travel, Adventure and Lifestyle |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 40 Lakhs |
| Most Popular Videos | Best Experience in Dubai,Camping In Jungle Gone Wrong, BMW vs Mercedes |
Sourav Joshi is one of the leading names among travel and adventure bloggers. Born in Uttarakhand on September 8th, 1999 (26 years old), Sourav holds a degree in Fine Arts. Right from childhood, he had an avid interest in exploring jungles and going on adventure trips which laid the stepping stone for his future career.
He started his first chanell ‘’Sourav Joshi Vlogs’’ in July 2017. During the pandemic, he accomplished the feat of posting 365 blogs in a year, thereby cementing his place among trending Indian YouTubers.
His vlogs often feature his brother Sahil Joshi and cousin Piyush Joshi, which adds a touch of humour and keeps viewers entertained. Most of these vlogs are based on road trips, festivals and family events.
Sourav also runs two other channels, Sourav Joshi Arts and Sourav Joshi Unseen.
23. Elvish Yadav
| YouTube Channel Name | Elvish Yadav |
| Number of subscribers | 15.6 Million |
| Channel Year Launch | 2016 |
| Channel Genre | Fiction, short films, personal vlogs, musical releases |
| Approximate Monthly Income | 20 Lakhs |
| Most Popular Videos | Desi Parents vs English Medium, School Life – Then vs Now, Bhai Behan ka Pyar |
Siddharth Yadav, well-known by his stage name Elvish is a popular social media influencer and YouTuber. He was born on September 14th, 1997 (28 years old) in Gurgaon and completed his schooling from Amity International School. He is an alumni of Hansraj College. While pursuing his degree in commerce, Elvish started his YouTube channel in 2016, which was centered around comedy sketches, and made him an instant hit among Indian youngsters.
Initially, he named his channel The Social Factory, before renaming it Elvish Yadav. In 2023, he created history by winning Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 in 2023 after making a wildcard entry. He also released a Haryanvi song to make his debut as a musician.
Elvish also participated in MTV Roadies Season 20, along with Prince Narula and Neha Dhupia. He recently featured in “Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment Season 2” , a reality-show based on cooking on Colors TV.
He also runs two other YouTube channels-“Sunny Yaduvanshi” and Elvish Yadav vlogs.
Tips To Increase YouTube Channel Subscriber Base
1. Create Interesting Content
To keep your audience engaged with your videos, make sure that you create an interesting introduction which offers an insight about what your video is about, why it should be viewed and what are its benefits. Use a catchy headline, a teaser, a question, a story, a statistic, or an issue to create interest in their minds.
2. Create & Publish Content On A Frequent Basis
Start with an aim of publishing two videos each month to YouTube and two or three videos each week on YouTube Shorts. For streamlining production and getting more views for each long form of video, consider ways to break long videos into teasers for sharing YouTube shorts.
3. Optimize Your YouTube Videos
For optimizing high-quality YouTube videos, focus on keyword research, creating engaging titles, videos and thumbnails and using YouTube’s features such as cards and end screens. Also, make sure that your video is high-resolution, use proper bitrate, and promote your content effectively.
4. Create High-Quality Videos
Plan your videos before shooting. Prepare a script keeping your target audience and purpose of the video in mind. Shoot the videos in widescreen format. Follow the rule of thirds, and ensure that your subject is positioned either along the frame’s right or left. Use simple video edits with professional transitions, text, and some background music.
5. Add a Subscriber Watermark to Your Videos
For adding a subscriber watermark to your channel on this platform, sign into YouTube studio and go to the Customization section. Under the Branding tab, scroll to the “Video watermark” and upload an image in the form of a transparent PNG. You can select when the watermark appears(end of video, entire video or custom video). Once the video gets uploaded, click on “Publish” to apply it to your videos. This small icon will appear on the bottom-right corner of the screen, enabling viewers to subscribe to your channel.
6. Optimize Your YouTube Channel
Ensure that your content is clear, consistent and representative so that people who come across your channel easily understand what your videos are all about. Go for a singular image or style that sticks to the brain. The content should act as your extension, especially if you appear in your channel.
7. Engage with Your Target Audience
For effectively engaging with your target audience on the platform, create high-quality, relevant content and interact with viewers via comments and the Community Tab. Use YouTube Analytics for understanding the preferences of your audience and enhance your strategy accordingly.
8. Promote Your Videos on Other Platforms
When you publish a video on YouTube, you might feel that you have accomplished a great job since the content has gone live. YouTube is undoubtedly a major search engine. The right audience will find you on YouTube on their own. But this can be tricky.
Though YouTube does have an algorithm and will help you to draw people to your content, if you take full advantage of your content, you should promote it yourself too. Therefore, share your YouTube videos on social media platforms and tag relevant parties while sharing the videos.
9. Make Engaging, Short Videos
Apart from posting exciting content, use the latest technologies to create unique videos that people keep watching. Keeping videos short is not essential, but doing so helps to keep viewers engaged. Usually, 5-minute videos with an exciting 10-20 intro work wonders. You can also create multiple small videos as a playlist.
10. Learn New Things on YouTube
Stay updated with the newest tools, algorithms, and information on YouTube channels. As your presence grows on the platform, you need to change with time and make your messaging more relevant and appealing. Staying updated with technology will help you to work according to the interests of your audience.
11. Keep Your Content Accurate
If your content is genuine, its viewership and subscription will increase, along with word of mouth. The more helpful the content you are able to create, the more viewers will start coming to your channel for similar information. Also, use relevant keywords.
And that’s not to drive traffic to your channel alone. You need to generate the right type of traffic to your site, and it will only happen when your keywords are in sync with the video and what the viewers are searching for.
12. Build A Brand
Master the art of branding since your brand will help you to stand out among innumerable channels on Facebook. Make sure that the brand you create gets utilised across various materials which you have created. The color, font, look and feel are important factors that influence the visibility of your brand. Choosing the correct thumbnail, adding catchy titles are all part and parcel of the brand-building exercise. A good brand has a higher recall.
13. Use Description Smartly
You don’t have to confine the description to the video’s write-up. You can also use it for adding links on related information and help viewers gain similar details from various sources. Add subscription URLs and give them valid reasons to subscribe to your YouTube channel.
14. Collaborate for Video Promotion
Many businesses are involved in your niche area. You can always collaborate with them. It will expose you to their followers and viewers. Such a collaboration will help both organizations to grow. You can also promote the videos through communities, advertising, and social media.
Conclusion
To make your presence felt on YouTube, you need to put in a lot of effort, creativity, and constant learning. You may not become a YouTube sensation overnight, but learning the right way to create engaging videos will help you to become a known name on your platform. If you want to start a YouTube channel, you will have to learn the techniques of YouTube marketing.
