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Hindustani Bhau Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth7 August 1980

Age44 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionYouTuber

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilySon - Aditya Fhatak

Hindustani Bhau Biography

Vikas Fhatak, known online as Hindustani Bhau, is an Indian YouTuber and former local crime reporter from Mumbai who rose to prominence for his outspoken,直

Early life and background

Vikas Fhatak was born on 7 August 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raised in the city he still calls home, he attended St. Andrew's High School and went on to graduate from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Public profiles list his religion as Hinduism and his zodiac sign as Leo.

Physical details commonly reported for him include a height of about 1.74 m (5'8") and a weight near 70 kg (154 lbs). He is described as having black hair and black eyes. Personal interests noted in public sources include swimming, travelling and singing. He is also an animal lover and a devotee of Lord Ganesha.

Career

Vikas Fhatak built a public profile through work in local journalism and later as a digital creator. He has served as a news reporter for Daksh Police Times, a local Mumbai newspaper, and in 2011 was recognised there with an award for Best Chief Crime Reporter in the city.

His online persona, Hindustani Bhau, launched on YouTube on 20 December 2013. Over time his channel grew into a large following; by July 2019 he had crossed 100,000 subscribers and received YouTube’s Silver Play Button. His videos are framed around a confrontational, direct delivery and often begin with a patriotic greeting. He rose to wider public attention in 2019 when several of his clips went viral on social media.

In addition to creating video content, he has worked on music projects. He released a video song titled “Mumbai Machaand,” which premiered on 10 October 2020.

Reality television and public appearances

In 2019 Hindustani Bhau entered the reality TV programme Bigg Boss 13 as a wild card contestant. He has also remained active across social media platforms, frequently posting images and videos that include encounters with various celebrities.

Organisations and public work

Beyond media work, he is reported to run an NGO in Mumbai called Aditya Yuva Pratishthan, where he is listed as founder and president. He is also associated with another organisation named Sankalp Yuva Pratishthan.

Personal life

Vikas Fhatak is married and is a father to a son named Aditya Fhatak. He has a tattoo of his son’s name on his right hand and additional tattoos that include stars and an image of Sai Baba of Shirdi. He is known to drive a Suzuki Ertiga and has been pictured working on videos from inside the vehicle. His reported vehicle and bike preferences include a Suzuki Ertiga, Yamaha R15 and a Royal Enfield.

Public profile

Hindustani Bhau became widely recognised for a style of address that relies on abrasive language and forceful delivery. Media descriptions highlight that much of his early online notoriety stemmed from videos in which he targeted other public figures and commentators.

Controversies

In February 2022, Mumbai police arrested him following a social-media post that encouraged students to gather and protest over offline exams for classes 10 and 12 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorities registered a case at Dharavi police station that included charges related to unlawful assembly and other offences cited in contemporaneous reports.

Latest updates

His online channel reached a milestone in mid-2019 with recognition from YouTube for surpassing 100,000 subscribers. He released his music video in October 2020 and continues to post on social media. He remains active in both his media work and the NGOs with which he is associated.
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Recent Work

Mumbai Machaand

Video song released by Hindustani Bhau, premiered 10 October 2020.

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Career Highlights

  1. Worked as a crime reporter for Daksh Police Times and received Best Chief Crime Reporter award in Mumbai in 2011
  2. Started the YouTube channel "Hindustani Bhau" on 20 December 2013
  3. Received YouTube Silver Play Button after crossing 100,000 subscribers in July 2019
  4. Entered Bigg Boss 13 as a wild card contestant in 2019
  5. Founded and serves as president of Aditya Yuva Pratishthan (NGO)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hindustani Bhau born?

7 August 1980

What is Hindustani Bhau known for?

YouTuber

What is Hindustani Bhau’s marital status?

Married