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Dhruv Rathee Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth8 October 1994

Age30 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceHaryana, India

ProfessionYouTuber

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseJuli Ibr

FamilySon (born September 2024)

Net worthRs 24 crore (as of 2024)

Dhruv Rathee Biography

Dhruv Rathee is an Indian YouTuber known for commentary on current affairs, politics and social issues. Born in Haryana in 1994, he trained in engineering,

Early life and background

Dhruv Rathee was born on 8 October 1994 in Haryana, India. He grew up there and later moved to Delhi. In school he followed a science stream with physics, chemistry and mathematics, and went on to study in Germany. Rathee earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and completed a master's degree in renewable energy engineering. He was raised in a middle-class family and has described himself as a vegetarian.

Career

Rathee began publishing videos in 2014. His early uploads focused on travel and photography, reflecting longstanding interests in filmmaking and visual storytelling. Over time his channel shifted toward explanation-driven videos about news, policy and politics; he has said his videos are made to educate viewers. Rathee often addresses topics making headlines in India, presenting research and commentary directly to camera.

His output includes a recurring satirical segment called Pee News, which adopts a faux-news format. Rathee's work has led to appearances on television debates in addition to his online presence. He has said that he produces many videos using an iPhone and that his analytical skills from engineering study have informed his research and presentation style.

Public profile

Rathee's commentary has attracted both support and criticism. He has been criticized for his stance on government policies and accused by some of political bias. Specific episodes noted in public reporting include a police complaint filed in 2018 related to one of his videos, a temporary blocking of his Facebook page in 2019 that was later restored, and other legal matters and public controversies reported in 2023 and 2024.

In October 2023 Rathee was included on TIME magazine's Next Generation Leaders 2023 list, making him the only Indian named on that list that year. He has at times defended the Delhi government in his videos and has been openly critical of the central government on issues such as demonetisation and other high-profile topics. Rathee says the Anna Hazare movement in 2011 sparked his interest in politics, and he uploaded his first video critical of the Modi government in October 2014.

Personal life

Rathee is married to Juli Ibr; the couple wed on 24 November 2021 in Vienna. They have one son, born in September 2024. Rathee is PADI certified for scuba diving and lists hobbies that include photography, watching films, reading detective fiction, travelling, martial arts and scuba diving. He has expressed admiration for journalists and news outlets he follows and cites several favourite films and books.

Latest updates

In 2023 media outlets reported that Rathee would appear as a wild card contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Season 2. In 2024 he was involved in public legal matters that received media attention, including a court summons in a defamation case and reporting of threats connected to his commentary on a high-profile assault allegation. He continues to produce videos on current affairs while participating in public discussions across digital and broadcast platforms.
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Recent Work

YouTube videos on current affairs and politics

Explanation-driven videos, including the satirical segment Pee News and commentary on national issues; content creation ongoing since 2014.

2014-2024
Featured on TIME Magazine's Next Generation Leaders 2023 list

Named by TIME as part of its 2023 Next Generation Leaders list, the only Indian on that list that year.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Started uploading videos in 2014, initially on travel and photography
  2. Transitioned to news, policy and political commentary, producing explanation-led videos
  3. Created a recurring satirical segment called Pee News
  4. Named to TIME magazine’s Next Generation Leaders 2023 list
  5. Appeared on television news debates
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Net Worth

Rs 24 crore (as of 2024)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dhruv Rathee born?

8 October 1994

What is Dhruv Rathee known for?

YouTuber

What is Dhruv Rathee’s marital status?

Married

Who is Dhruv Rathee married to?

Juli Ibr

What is Dhruv Rathee’s net worth?

Rs 24 crore (as of 2024)