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Gaurav Chaudhary (born 7 May 1991), known professionally as Technical Guruji, is an Indian[1] YouTube personality based in the UAE.[2] Chaudhary is notable for producing YouTube videos concerning technology in Hindi.[3] As of March 2021, the 'Gaurav Chaudhary', Technical Guruji' and 'TG SHORTS' channels combined have accrued over 26.2 million subscribers and 2.8 billion views on the platform. He has been featured in Forbes India's 30 under 30 list.[4][5]
Early life and career
Chaudhary was born in Ajmer, Rajasthan on 7 May 1991.[6][7][8] He studied at a Kendriya Vidyalaya School.[8] In 2012, he moved to Dubai to pursue a degree in microelectronics at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. In Dubai, he received a certification to work with security systems from the Dubai police, but also started a YouTube channel besides his work. Chaudhary launched his Technical Guruji Channel in October 2015,[9] primarily posting advice and product reviews. The channel grew quickly, and in 2017, Chaudhary created a second channel, 'Gaurav Chaudhary' dedicated to producing content about his personal life.[10][3]
Chaudhary's Technical Guruji YouTube Channel continued its rapid growth. In September 2018, Technical Guruji was ranked as the 9th most subscribed to technology YouTube channel.[11] In November 2018, it was reported that Chaudhary was the first technology YouTuber to accrue more than 12.8 million subscribers.[2]
Chaudhary participated in YouTube Rewind 2018[12] and 2019.
See also
References
- ↑ Gaurav Chaudhary: Your 'Technical Guruji', Sarda, Praneet(11 February 2020). Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Technical Guruji becomes world's first tech YouTube channel with 10 million subscribers. NewsX(15 November 2018). Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Technical Guruji Biography : Here's Everything You Need To Know About Gaurav Chaudhary. IndiaTimes(5 August 2020). Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ↑ Forbes India 30 Under 30 2020. Forbes India. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ↑ The story of Technical Guruji who talked his way to the Forbes India 30 under 30 list - in Hindi. Business Insider(7 February 2020). Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ↑ Desi dreams: The rise of Indian internet content creators abroad. The Economic Times(3 November 2019). Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ↑ World's largest Hindi tech channel 'Technical Guruji' hits 13mn subscribers. Business Standard(20 June 2019). Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Technical Guruji Biography : Here's Everything You Need To Know About Gaurav Chaudhary. IndiaTimes(5 August 2020). Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- ↑ Meet the world's largest tech YouTuber: Now a columnist for HT Brunch!. Hindustan Times(11 September 2020). Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- ↑ YouTube India Fanfest 2018 is going to be a multi-city event this year. TechRadar. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ↑ YouTube Rewind 2018 video out now; gets more downvotes than upvotes, Staff. BGR India(7 December 2018). Retrieved 10 December 2018.