Dhruv Rathee
Dhruv Rathee is an Indian YouTuber, influencer, and activist known for videos on social, political, and environmental issues.
Dhruv Rathee is an Indian YouTuber, influencer, and activist known for videos on social, political, and environmental issues. He was born on 8 October 1994 in Rohtak, Haryana, India, and has built a large audience across YouTube and other social platforms.
Early life and education
Rathee was born in Rohtak, Haryana, India, on 8 October 1994. Public biographical sources state that he studied engineering in Germany, including mechanical engineering and later renewable energy engineering.
Career
He began publishing informational content in 2013 and is known for videos covering politics, history, social issues, technology, and current affairs. Sources describe him as one of the early Indian creators to use YouTube as a political platform.
Online presence
Rathee has built a large following on YouTube and social media. A May 2026 Wikipedia snapshot lists more than 40 million YouTube subscribers, over 8 billion views, and sizable followings on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
Public image and reception
He is often described as a liberal or fact-based political commentator, and his content has drawn both praise and criticism. Some sources note that his videos have been politically contentious in India.
Key facts
- He is known for explanatory videos on politics, society, and environmental issues.
- He began creating content in 2013, according to his official biography.
- His YouTube presence has grown to more than 40 million subscribers across channels.
- He is widely described as a political commentator and digital activist.
- Public sources describe him as an influential and sometimes controversial commentator on Indian politics.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhruv_RatheeSupports: Birth date, occupation, platform focus, and 2026 social media metrics.
- Dhruv Rathee official website — https://dhruvrathe.com/about/Supports: Birthplace, self-described content focus, and career timeline from 2013.
- Bharatpedia — https://en.bharatpedia.org/wiki/Dhruv_RatheeSupports: Indian YouTuber/activist description and political commentary context.
- Hindi Wikipedia — https://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B5_%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A0%E0%A5%80Supports: Residence in Berlin, Germany and description as a social-political activist.