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This IITian graduated with Civil Engineering and went on to become a pilot and then gain huge popularity through his YouTube challenge.
Updated : Oct 08, 2023, 12:26 PM IST | Edited by : Kajari Goswami
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Gaurav Taneja, A.K.A Flying Beat is a popular Indian fitness YouTuber who has a humongous fan base on social media. He is known and admired for his passion for fitness, his expertise as a nutritionist and his profession as a commercial pilot.
Taneja was born in Kanpur, UP on July 9, 1986. This successful and popular YouTuber and pilot is also an IITian. After completing 12th, Taneja cracked the IIT entrance exam and secured a seat at the prestigious IIT Kharagpur in 2004 to study Civil engineering. However, his dream was to become a pilot and hence, he set out to become a pilot and joined IndiGo Airlines.
He started making vlogs of his travel while flying and soon started getting traction on YouTube. Along with his Flying Beast channel, Taneja also runs two other successful channels--FitMuscle TV and Rasbhari Ke Papa. These channels, along with different sponsorships, contribute to his impressive earnings.
As per reports, Gaurav Taneja earns around Rs 22 to 25 lakhs from these three YouTube channels and associated collaborations. Taneja's primary channel, Flying Beast has around 8 million subscribers. Another of his YouTube channels called Rasbhari Ke Papa, which caters to the gaming community has around 1.24 million subscribers
It is worth mentioning that aside from his online pursuits, Gaurav Taneja is also pursuing a law degree at Delhi University, which showcases his diverse interests and dedication to personal growth.
Gaurav Taneja, or Flying Beast, has built a significant presence on multiple social media platforms, but he is most active on YouTube and Instagram. His primary YouTube channel, Flying Beast, has amassed a massive subscriber base of nearly 8 million, showcasing the popularity of his content and the connection he has formed with his viewers. On Flying Beast, Gaurav shares engaging travel vlogs, providing glimpses into his life and adventures.
Additionally, Gaurav Taneja runs another YouTube channel called Rasbhari Ke Papa, which caters to the gaming community and has around 1.24 million subscribers, the channel offers gaming-related content, catering to the interests of his diverse audience. He also has a huge follower base on various social media platforms.
