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'''Gaurav Taneja''' is an Indian YouTube personality, fitness expert, and pilot. He is best known for his popular fitness-related YouTube channel 'Flying Beast', which has over 6 million subscribers.<ref name="YouTube | '''Gaurav Taneja''' is an Indian YouTube personality, fitness expert, and pilot. He is best known for his popular fitness-related YouTube channel 'Flying Beast', which has over 6 million subscribers.<ref name="YouTube Channel">["Flying Beast", YouTube, 2016](https://www.youtube.com/user/GauravTaneja1)</ref> | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Gaurav Taneja was born on 5 October 1986 in Allahabad, India.<ref name=" | Gaurav Taneja was born on 5 October 1986 in Allahabad, India.<ref name="Biography">["Gaurav Taneja", Filmweb, 2023](https://www.filmweb.pl/person/Gaurav+Taneja-2099055)</ref> He completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur.<ref name="Education Details">["Gaurav Taneja", Crunchbase, 2023](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/gaurav-taneja)</ref> Taneja then obtained a commercial pilot's license and worked as a commercial pilot for IndiGo Airlines.<ref name="Career">["Indigo Pilot Claims He Woke Up From Cockpit Unconsciousness", The Economic Times, 2020](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indigo-pilot-claims-he-woke-up-from-cockpit-unconsciousness/articleshow/76615485.cms)</ref> | ||
== YouTube career == | == YouTube career == | ||
In 2016, Taneja started a YouTube channel called 'Flying Beast' focused on fitness, health, and aviation.<ref name="Started | In 2016, Taneja started a YouTube channel called 'Flying Beast' focused on fitness, health, and aviation.<ref name="Started Channel">["Indian Pilot With 800k Subscribers", India Today, 2019](https://www.indiatoday.in/fyi/story/indian-pilot-with-800k-subscribers-1504516-2019-04-22)</ref> The channel quickly gained a large following, with Taneja posting workout routines, vlogs about his life as a pilot, and other informative content.<ref name="Content Overview">["Flying Beast Creator Talks Money, Access, Relationships, and the Sanity of Running a YouTube Channel", Business Insider India, 2021](https://www.businessinsider.in/society/news/flying-beast-creator-and-india-pilot-gaurav-taneja-talks-money-access-relationships-and-the-sanity-of-running-a-youtube-channel/articleshow/78965796.cms)</ref> | ||
As of 2023, the Flying Beast channel has over 6 million subscribers and over 500 million views.<ref name="Channel | As of 2023, the Flying Beast channel has over 6 million subscribers and over 500 million views.<ref name="Channel Statistics">["Flying Beast", Social Blade, 2023](https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCmZ1lbaKvlW_3G58l2g8F0A)</ref> Taneja is known for his detailed exercise and diet plans, as well as his honest and relatable communication style. He has also leveraged his platform to raise awareness about important issues like mental health.<ref name="Mental Health Awareness">["Mental Health Influencers Creating an Impact in the 2020s", The Quint, 2022](https://www.thequint.com/voices/blogs/mental-health-influencers-creating-an-impact-in-the-2020s)</ref> | ||
In addition to his main channel, Taneja also runs a second channel called 'Fit Muscle' focused specifically on fitness and nutrition. He has used both channels to build a strong community of fitness enthusiasts.<ref name="Fit Muscle | In addition to his main channel, Taneja also runs a second channel called 'Fit Muscle' focused specifically on fitness and nutrition. He has used both channels to build a strong community of fitness enthusiasts.<ref name="Fit Muscle Channel">["A Fit Muscle: The Curated Journey of Fitness Expert Gaurav Taneja", Healthshots, 2021](https://www.healthshots.com/health-news/a-fit-muscle-the-curated-journey-of-fitness-expert-gaurav-taneja/)</ref> | ||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Taneja is married to Ritu Rathee, who is also a popular YouTuber. The couple often feature each other in their respective YouTube videos. They have two daughters together.<ref name="Family | Taneja is married to Ritu Rathee, who is also a popular YouTuber. The couple often feature each other in their respective YouTube videos. They have two daughters together.<ref name="Family Life">["Gaurav Taneja and Ritu Rathee Welcome Second Baby Daughter", Hindustan Times, 2022](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/gaurav-taneja-and-ritu-rathee-welcome-second-baby-daughter-shares-a-very-adorable-post-101627167578440.html)</ref> Taneja is an avid traveler and aviation enthusiast. He continues to work as a commercial pilot in addition to his YouTube activities.<ref name="Aviation Profile">["A Profile on Gaurav Taneja: YouTuber's Aviation Enthusiast", Wings India, 2023](https://www.wingsindia.com/a-profile-on-gaurav-taneja-youtubers-aviation-enthusiast/)</ref> | ||
== Controversy == | == Controversy == | ||
In 2020, Taneja was briefly suspended from his job at IndiGo Airlines after he criticized the airline's policies on his YouTube channel. This sparked a debate around social media use by employees and the right to freedom of expression.<ref name="Controversy | In 2020, Taneja was briefly suspended from his job at IndiGo Airlines after he criticized the airline's policies on his YouTube channel. This sparked a debate around social media use by employees and the right to freedom of expression.<ref name="Controversy Details">["Youtuber Gaurav Taneja Tweets About Pilots Being Suspended Over Viral Video", The Hindu, 2020](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/youtuber-gaurav-taneja-tweets-about-pilots-being-suspended-over-viral-video/article32000054.ece)</ref> | ||
== Accolades and recognition == | == Accolades and recognition == | ||
Taneja has won several awards and recognitions for his work, including: | Taneja has won several awards and recognitions for his work, including: | ||
* Winner of the 'Creator of the Year' award at the 2021 YouTube Creator Awards.<ref name="Award Details">["Gaming to Content: Why India's New 25-Something Creators are Marking Their Era on YouTube", Indian Express, 2021](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/gaming-to-content-why-indias-new-25-something-creators-are-marking-their-era-on-youtube-7415794/)</ref> | |||
* Winner of the 'Creator of the Year' award at the 2021 YouTube Creator Awards.<ref name="Award | * Featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2019.<ref name="Forbes">["Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia", Forbes, 2019](https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2019/asia/media/)</ref> | ||
* Featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2019.<ref name=" | * Recipient of the 'Digital Influencer of the Year' award at the 2020 BBC India Awards.<ref name="BBC News">["Gaurav Taneja Wins Digital Influencer of the Year", BBC News, 2020](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52826463)</ref> | ||
* Recipient of the 'Digital Influencer of the Year' award at the 2020 BBC India Awards.<ref name="BBC | |||
== References == | == References == | ||