YouTubers dive into the diverse realms of their content creation. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the serene landscapes of the Himalayas, these creators bring forth a mosaic of experiences, perspectives, and entertainment that resonates with millions.

In this blog post, we will shine a spotlight on the individuals who have not only amassed massive followings but have also become cultural influencers, shaping the digital landscape in India and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned subscriber or a newcomer to the world of Indian YouTube, this exploration promises to introduce you to channels that cater to every taste and preference.

Get ready to discover the crème de la crème of Indian YouTube, where storytelling, innovation, and authenticity converge to redefine the online content landscape. As we navigate through this curated list, be prepared to be inspired and entertained, and perhaps find your next favorite YouTuber who’s on the cutting edge of creativity and connection.

17 Best Indian Youtubers

1. Ajay Nagar Aka Carryminati

Now here comes my personal favorite Indian YouTuber, Ajay Nagar, aka CarryMinati. He has 28+ million subscribers on his YouTube channel and 2.129 billion views to date.

Ajay is known for his roasting videos, comedic skits, gaming videos, and reactions to various online topics. His content is targeted at a young audience and is slightly adult. With more than 30 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, Ajay is the most subscribed YouTuber in India and Asia. Recently, he uploaded a parody video, which got 32 million views in no time.

In May 2020, his video YouTube Vs. TikTok: The End” became the most liked (non-music) on YouTube India. Soon, the video was put down by YouTube because of abusive content and cyberbullying.

Besides his main YouTube channel, he also runs another channel called CarryIsLive, where he live streams video games. Through this channel, he has also raised funds for the victims of the Kerala floods, the cyclone in Odisha, the Assam floods, and the Shaheeds of the Pulwama attack. In the year 2023, he hosted a four-hour live-streaming charity that generated over 12 lakh rupees. All the funds were donated to the Chief Minister’s relief fund for Odhisa train accident victims.

2. Dilraj Singh Rawat Aka, Mr. Indian Hacker

Dilraj Singh Rawat is a popular YouTube personality and content creator known for his videos related to life hacks, experiments, and DIY (Do It Yourself) projects.  

Dilraj Singh Rawat has gained a substantial following on his YouTube channel by showcasing a variety of creative and sometimes unconventional experiments. His content often includes scientific experiments, technology-related hacks, and various life hacks that viewers can try themselves.

His channel is known for its visually engaging content, and he typically explains the processes involved straightforwardly. His videos cover a wide range of topics, from simple and practical life hacks to more complex scientific demonstrations.

3. Ashish Chanchalani

When speaking about the best Indian YouTuber, Ashish Chanchalani has to be on my list. He is one of my personal favorite YouTubers from India to run a comedy and entertainment channel. I bet if you watch any of his videos, you’ll go ROFL.

His comedy skit videos are my favorites, and I watch them over and over again.

Ashish is not only a successful YouTuber but also an engineer from Datta Meghe College of Engineering, where he pursued civil engineering. He started his YouTube channel in 2014. Since then, he has uploaded more than 200+ videos and collaborated with Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Kartik Aryan, and a lot more.

Ashish also has some contacts in Bollywood, as his father owns a multiplex theater, which was inaugurated by Rohit Shetty.

4. Sandeep Maheshwari

Sandeep Maheshwari needs no introduction. He is a multi-talented person. He is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, professional photographer, and also a world record holder in creative photography. Whenever we speak about the best motivational Indian YouTuber, Sandeep sir’s name pops up in the minds of most Indian teens and youngsters.

His YouTube channel has more than 13 million subscribers and 735,896,215+ views.

His YouTube channel is a treasure trove of motivational content, focusing on business and inspiration. The standout feature of his channel is its ad-free nature, allowing viewers to enjoy his videos without any interruptions.

At the age of 26 in 2006, he launched ImagesBazaar. Despite starting as a modest setup, he embraced multiple roles, serving as the counselor, tele-caller, and photographer all on his own. Through dedication and hard work, he propelled his venture forward. Today, ImagesBazaar stands as the world’s largest collection of Indian images, boasting over a million images and serving more than 7,000 clients across 45 countries.

5. Bhuvan Bam

With 20 million+ YouTube subscribers, Bhuvan Bam is surely one of the top Indian YouTubers. His YouTube channel, called BB Ki Vines, has cumulative views of 2,179,386,847+, making him India’s top-rated YouTube sensation. He is popularly known for uploading adult comedy videos on his channel that are funny, entertaining, and laughable.

Sometimes Bhuvan also addresses a social issue or a cause in his video. Apart from being a top-rated Indian YouTuber, Bhuvan is also a singer, songwriter, and actor. He has acted in several award-winning short movies.

Bhuvan is also the first Indian YouTuber to cross 10 million subscribers on YouTube.

In the year 2016, Bhuvam also released a music video named Teri Meri Khani, followed by Sang Hoon Tere, Safar, Rahguzaar, and Ajnabee. Besides, he has appeared in the short film Plus Minus along with Divya Dutta, which earned him a Filmfare Award.

In 2018, he began a talk show called Titu Talks, where he interviewed popular celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Jonny Sins, and a lot more. In the year 2023, he made his OTT debut with Taaza Khabar, which was a blockbuster show on Hotstar.

6. Amit Bhadana

Next to Bhuvan Bam, Amit Bhadana is another famous Indian YouTuber and the second YouTuber in India to reach 10 million subscribers on YouTube. He is popularly known for uploading comedy and fun-loving videos on his YouTube channel. Recently, he did a collaboration video with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar.  Most of YouTube videos go viral within few minutes and attacts loads of eye balls.

Amit started his YouTube career in 2017 after uploading a few videos on mimicry performances and dubbing. This did not give him success. His breakthrough came in late 2017 when his video titled “Exam Be Like” went viral on the internet and gained him millions of likes and views. Since then, he has become one of the most famous Indian YouTubers. As of 2024, Amit’s YouTube channel has 24+ million subscribers and 2.42+ billion views.

Besides, many of his videos have been featured on YouTube’s platforms in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which proves that Amit has truly worked his ass off on his craft of making comedy videos with a touch of humor.

If you want to know about his complete journey from being a nobody to an Indian YouTube superstar, then watch the music video Parichay. 

7. Gaurav Choudhary

Gaurav Choudhary, aka Technical Guruji, is an Indian YouTuber from Dubai who is known for running the most subscribed Indian tech YouTube channel called Technical Guruji. He started Technical Guruji in the year 2015. Soon, the channel became widely popular among Indian tech lovers.

His channel features fantastic reviews of tech products, tech news, how-to videos, and more. The standout aspect of his YouTube channel is that all of his content is presented in Hindi.

His videos cover a wide range of technical topics, like smartphone reviews, unboxing of the latest tech products, tech news, how-to videos on tech products, product comparison videos, and a lot more. He has also interviewed top personalities on his YouTube channel, like Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, Manu Sharma, Head of XIOMI India, and a lot more.

Besides YouTube, Gaurav also creates content on various other social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Mostly, he uses Instagram to create short videos, reels, and updates regarding technology.

For his amazing work and creativity, Gaurav has also received several awards and recognition, including the YouTube Creator Award for surpassing 10 million subscribers. Plus, he has also delivered speeches on TED Talks and Jos Talks to share his journey and what inspired him to become India’s best YouTuber and leading tech influencer.

8. Dr. Vivek Bindra

If you’re seeking the top Indian YouTube channel in the business category, Dr. Vivek Bindra’s channel is a must-follow. Presently, Dr. Vivek Bindra owns the world’s most subscribed business YouTube channel, boasting over 10 million subscribers and 600 million views.

Through his YouTube channel, Vivek Bindra shares unique, valuable, and actionable business strategies and tips. Sometimes he also uploads motivational videos. He is also the founder and CEO of Bada Business.com, an EdTech company that helps businesses across various categories grow and thrive in the market.

On his YouTube channel, you’ll find loads and loads of inspiring case studies, strategies, and motivational videos. His case studies on Bill Gates, Michael Jordan, Sachin Tendulkar, Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sir Ratan Tata are the most watched videos on his channel.

Below are a few awards and recognitions received by Dr. Vivek Bindra.

• Awarded best leadership coach and trainer by the World HRD Congress and Marshall Goldsmith.
• Maruti Suzuki named him the “best corporate trainer in India.”
• Recognized as the “best motivational speaker in India” by the International Association of Lion’s Club.

9. Harsh Beniwal

Harsh Beniwal is yet another one of my favorite Indian YouTubers. He is a 27-year-old Indian YouTuber who creates comedy and skit-related videos on his YouTube channel. Harsh has completed his BCA from Shri Aurobindo College and started his YouTube channel in 2015. Slowly, his popularity started increasing, and today there are more than millions of subscribers on his YouTube channel. His major source of income includes Google AdSense, paid partnerships, and acting in movies.

Apart from YouTube, Harsh has also acted in movies as a student in Year 2. His most viral video on YouTube is A Day With Cringe Tik Toker, where he mocks various tik tokers. Besides, his Daaru With Dad series is also quite viral on the internet, with millions of views. There is no doubt that Harsh Beniwal is one of the highest-earning YouTubers in India. His estimated net worth is $4 million, and his major income streams include Google AdSense, brand deals, paid postage, and acting fees.

10. Dhruv Rathee

Dhruv Rathee is a well-known Indian YouTuber, political activist, and social media influencer. Born on October 8, 1994, in Haryana, India, Rathee gained popularity through his YouTube channel, where he discusses various socio-political issues, environmental concerns, and current affairs.

Dhruv Rathee often presents his views on topics such as politics, corruption, climate change, and social justice. He is known for his analytical approach, research, and use of data to support his arguments. Rathee’s content is primarily in Hindi, making it accessible to a broader Indian audience.

One of his notable series is “Fact Check,” where he critically examines and fact-checks statements made by politicians and public figures. Through his videos, Rathee aims to promote awareness, critical thinking, and fact-based discussions among his viewers.

Apart from YouTube, Dhruv Rathee is active on other social media platforms, including Twitter, where he shares his opinions, updates, and engages with his audience. He has been involved in various campaigns related to environmental issues, education, and political awareness.

11. Nisha Madhulikha

Nisha Madhulikha needs no introduction. She is an Indian YouTuber, celebrity chef, and restaurant consultant who started her YouTube channel in 2011 by her name, and today it has 10 million+ subscribers and gets 18 million+ views every month, which makes her the top woman YouTuber in India.

Speaking of her personal life, Nisha Ma’am was born and brought up in Uttar Pradesh and did her schooling and college in her hometown. Later, she got married to a tech entrepreneur and has two children now. From an early age, she was exposed to cooking and making delicious Indian recipes. She started writing a blog on how to cook Indian vegetarian recipes in 2007, which got loads of traction.

In 2011, she ventured into YouTube, and by this time she had over 100 blog articles written on her website. In 2014, she was one of India’s top YouTube chefs. In November 2017, she won the award as the Top YouTube Cooking Content Creator in the Social Media Summit and Awards 2017.

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Nisha also contributes food articles to several media publications, like the Indian Express, The Times of India, Amar Ujala, and more.

12. Sanam Puri

Sanam Puri is an Indian singer and YouTuber who is the lead singer of the SQS band in Mumbai, India. Although he is not very active on YouTube, he never forgets to upload his songs and music albums there.

Apart from this, Sanam has also sung many blockbuster songs for Bollywood movies like Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, Student of the Year 2, and Hasee Toh Phase.

Sanam started learning to sing in sixth grade, and he learned to play the guitar and piano by himself.

 13. Gaurav Taneja

Former Air Asia pilot, IIT alumnus, and bodybuilding champion Gaurav Taneja is an Indian YouTuber who runs two channels called Flying Beast and FitMuscle TV for fitness and bodybuilding.

On Flying Beast, Gaurav mostly uploads vlogs, lifestyle videos, and travel-related videos. On this channel, he also shares his life experiences and day-to-day happenings in his life. On the other hand, FitMuscle TV is all about bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition. So, if you are interested in fitness, then you can surely think of following this channel.

He was born in the year 1986 and has been academically good since his childhood. He cracked IIT JEE in 2004 and did civil engineering at IIT Kharagpur. Later on, he became a pilot and joined Indigo Airlines. Later in life, he also pursued a degree in law.

Gaurav Taneja’s two YouTube channels, along with his combined brand endorsements from social media and other business ventures, have contributed to his net worth. The majority of his income comes through YouTube, followed by brand deals, paid posts, and other businesses that he is into.

14. Prajakta Koli

If you are looking for the best Inidna female YouTuber, then Prajakta Koli should be on this list. Prajakta Koli is a popular female Indian YouTuber who is widely known by her YouTube name, Mostly Sane, which has 4 million+ subscribers.

Prajkta predominantly shares comedic content on her channel, but occasionally diversifies by posting daily vlogs, conducting interviews with Bollywood celebrities, and offering a variety of other content.

She was born and brought up in Thane, and she has been listening to the radio since childhood. She also wanted to become a radio jockey, but life had different plans for her. Speaking about her academics, Prajakata has done her schooling at Vasant Vihar High School in Thane and did a bachelor of mass media from VG Vaze College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. Her father is a businessman, while her mother is a language teacher.

Prior to starting her own YouTube channel in 2015, she was working as an intern with Fever 104 FM in Mumbai. After a year of hard work, she got an opportunity to run her own radio show, “Call Center.” Later on, she met Sudeep Lahiri, who was VP of content and strategy for Future One Digital Entertainment. Sudeep was the one who encouraged her to start her own YouTube channel.

In the year 2020, Prajkta was included in the annual cool list of Grazia magazines. Apart from YouTube, she also takes part in social activities and initiatives.

15. Him-eesh Madaan

Besides Sandeep Maheshwari and Dr. Vivek Bindra, Himeesh Madaan is yet another top-rated Indian motivational YouTuber. His YouTube videos are related to motivation, positive thinking, career, relationships, self-help, goals, etc. Till date, Him-eesh has more than 5 million subscribers on this YouTube channel and over 2 billion views.

With an energetic mind, clarity of ideas, and a slice of humor, Himeesh makes his content so unique and genuine that anyone can watch it and truly become his fan. His speeches are electric and driven by positivity. All thanks to his natural ability to connect with his audience.

Himeesh started his career in sales in the travel industry. He performed exceptionally well in his job; he worked for one of the top airlines in the USA. He earned handsome experience in sales, quality, and training. Later, he opted to become a motivational speaker and YouTuber to pursue his mission in life of helping individuals flourish and progress in their careers and personal lives.

16. Nikhil Sharma

Nikhil Sharma, the next standout on the roster of top Indian YouTubers, boasts an impressive record with 3 million subscribers and over 1000 videos uploaded to date. Operating under the moniker Mumbaikar Nikhil, he specializes in motorcycle vlogging. Nikhil holds a degree in hotel management from the Rizvi Institute of Studies and Research in Mumbai. Prior to venturing into the world of YouTube, he applied for positions at Jet and Qatar Airways, ultimately choosing to work as a flight attendant for Qatar Airways, where he dedicated six years to the profession.

In 2013, he started his YouTube channel, and by 2016, he was known as one of the best motorcycle vloggers in India. His content mainly focuses on moto vlogging, travel videos, auto car and bike reviews, and daily vlogging. Because of his boyish charm and good looks, Nikhil keeps his audience engaged with this content. This has also earned a loyal fan base and an improved following on social media channels.

Besides his YouTube earnings, Nikhil is also associated with various endorsements and business ventures, which contribute to his earnings. As of 2024, his total monthly earnings are estimated at around 2–3 lakhs per month from YouTube. Apart from YouTube earnings, his brand deals and sponsorships contribute more towards his earnings.

17. Nikunj Lotia

The next on this list of top Indian YouTubers is Nikunj Lotia, aka Be You Nick. He has more than 7 million subscribers and billions of views on his YouTube channel.

Best known for his comedy videos, Nikunj originally hails from Dombivili, Maharashtra. Prior to starting his YouTube channel, Nikunj did several odd jobs like working at various IT companies in Pune, bartending, and wedding planning to make ends meet.

In 2015, he started his YouTube channel and soon rose to fame.

On his YouTube channel, you’ll find Nick creating short, funny, and everyday humor content that is clean and free, which makes him popular not only among youngsters but also in their families. Recently, Nick has also launched his own clothing brand called “This is Kra,” which is a mixture of street and modern wear.

He has also collaborated with several Bollywood celebrities, like Raj Kumar Rao, Emraan Hashmi, Boman Irani, Sahil Khan, and a lot more.

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