Gaurav Taneja Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

Gaurav Taneja Age

37 Years Old

Biography

Full Name	Gaurav Taneja
Nick Name	Flying Beast
Date of Birth	9 July 1986
Age	37 Years Old
Place of Birth	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Profession	YouTuber, Influencer, Pilot, Bodybuilder, Nutritionist and Aspiring Lawyer
Youtube Channels	Flying Beast, Fit Muscle TV, Rashbhari Ke Papa

Family

Father	Yogendra Kumar Taneja
Mother	Bharti Taneja
Sister	Swati Taneja
Sister	Rishi, Pihu
Spouse	Ritu Rathee

Physical Measurements

Height	5 feet 7 inches
Weight	91 kg
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Body Measurements	Chest: 40 Inches Waist: 30 Inches Biceps: 16 Inches

Education

College	IIT, Kharagpur
Qualification	B.Tech in Civil Engineering (2004)

Net Worth Summary

Name	Gaurav Taneja
Profession	YouTuber, Influencer, Pilot, Bodybuilder, Nutritionist and Aspiring Lawyer
Income Source	Youtuber, Endorsements
Net Worth in Dollars	$6 Million
Net Worth in Rupees	Rs. 48 Crores

Career

After finishing his studies, he decided to become a commercial pilot. He enrolled in a flight school called Atlético in Madrid, Spain, for A320 type rating training from CAE Madrid in 2011. Soon after, he landed his first job at IndiGo Airlines, where he worked for three years. However, he eventually left to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time YouTuber. In 2014, he became a captain at IndiGo and later, in May 2019, joined AirAsia as a captain in New Delhi.

After spending some time in the corporate world, he decided to follow his passions for health, fitness, travel, and adventure. He left his job to become a full-time YouTuber and opened his first channel, FitMuscle TV, on November 30, 2016. This channel focuses on topics like diet, supplementation, training, and gear. He then started his second channel, Flying Beast, on December 1, 2017, for entertainment vlogs. Another channel, Rasbhari Ke Papa, was opened on July 8, 2020, for streaming purposes.

Gaurav often shares stories from his rural upbringing in India on his vlog channels. He talks about his love for aviation, tea, and traveling, as well as his journey to becoming a pilot. His hard work and dedication to his dreams have inspired many.

Aside from YouTube, Gaurav has over 15 years of experience in bodybuilding and fitness, winning competitions at the state level. He is also an advocate for mental health awareness, emphasizing the importance of self-care and mental well-being.

Gaurav has been documenting his life on social media since his college years. Starting his YouTube channel in 2016, he quickly gained popularity, becoming one of India’s most popular YouTubers with millions of subscribers. His videos cover aviation, tea, travel, and fitness. Collaborations with other popular YouTubers like Mumbiker Nikhil and Technical Guruji have further boosted his fame.

Gaurav’s net worth comes not only from his YouTube content but also from appearances on various online shows and features in well-known magazines. In September 2022, he and his wife, Ritu, made history by becoming the first Indian content creators to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week for Archana Kocchar.

In 2023, on India’s 74th Republic Day, Gaurav led the “Aasman Mein Bharat” mission, creating the largest Indian Map in the air by flying for almost 3 hours. Today, Gaurav remains dedicated to his YouTube channels, writing books, and promoting supplements for leading brands. He continues to inspire millions worldwide, showing that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.

Personal Life

Gaurav Taneja, born on July 9, 1986, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, had a upbringing in a middle-class family that instilled values of hard work and education. Encouraged to pursue his dreams, he attended Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and later entered the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, completing his B.Tech in Civil Engineering in 2008.

Growing up, Gaurav always had a fascination with aviation and a passion for fitness and sports. After finishing his studies, he moved to Delhi to fulfill his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.

Gaurav’s family consists of his father, Yogendra Kumar Taneja, a former Bank of Baroda employee, his mother, Bharti Taneja, who is a teacher, and his sister, Swati Taneja. On February 5, 2016, Gaurav tied the knot with his girlfriend and fellow pilot, Ritu Taneja. The couple is blessed with two daughters named Rishi and Pihu.

Aside from being a dedicated vlogger and YouTuber, Gaurav is also passionate about fitness. He has adhered to a strict fitness routine for over a decade, sharing his journey and offering tips for maintaining a healthy and motivated lifestyle through his videos. His interests extend to traveling, photography, cooking, and cherishing moments with his family.