Gaurav Tanjea Biography

Influencer Name	Gaurav Taneja
Category	Digital Creator
Date of Birth	July 9, 1986
Gaurav Taneja age	39
Gaurav Taneja Height	5 Feet 7 Inches
Location	Lucknow
Gaurav Taneja Net Worth	41 Crore
Social Media Platforms	Instagram, X, YouTube
Gaurav Taneja wife	Ritu Taneja
Highest Social Engagement	John Abraham Shows his Bike Collection (YouTube Video with 20 million views)
Awards & Trophies	Gold Creator Award Bollywood Life Award for Best Lifestyle Blogger Great Visionaries Award Creator of the Year’s award 2025

About

Gaurav Taneja is a popular Indian YouTuber, a former commercial pilot, and an entrepreneur. He was born on July 9, 1986, in Kapur, Uttar Pradesh, to Yogendra Kumar Taneja and Bharti Taneja. As of 2025, Gaurav Taneja’s age is 39 years. He married Ritu on 5 February 2016, who is also an aviation pilot. The couple has two together named Rashi and Pihu.

Since his childhood, Gaurav has been passionate about sports and fitness. He is a dedicated person towards influencing the new generation for a healthy life and contributing to social causes. He has influenced numerous people with his focus on personal development and mentorship.

Career

Gaurav started his professional career with IndiGo as a first officer and became a captain in 2014. Later in 2019, he joined AirAsia India; however, he was suspended after highlighting the lack of safety measures.

He is a business owner who sells his fitness product, also a social media influencer. He shares practical business, technology, and leadership tips on YouTube and Instagram. He has three YouTube channels: Flying Beast, a daily vlog channel, second is FitMuscle TV, a fitness and health-related channel, and the is Rasbhari Ke Papa, a travel vlogging channel.

Apart from all these, he has been seen in online shows including Access Allowed, By Invite Only, and some others. Gaurav has also won several bodybuilding competitions at the state level. He has been featured in popular magazines, including MensXP. Most people are encouraged and educated by his posts to become better in their careers and lives.

Gaurav Taneja Net Worth

The net worth of Gaurav Taneja in 2025 is estimated at ₹41 crore. He made the majority of it through YouTube vlogs, brand deals, fitness projects, entrepreneurship, aviation career and through his social media influence. He is also earning money through collaboration and investment with numerous online programs.

Let’s look at Gaurav Taneja’s net worth over the last 4 years.

Gaurav Taneja Net Worth 2024	₹37 Crore
Gaurav Taneja Net Worth 2023	₹35 Crore
Gaurav Taneja Net Worth 2022	₹30 Crore
Gaurav Taneja Net Worth 2021	₹25 Crore

Achievements

Over the years, Gaurav Taneja has made himself a multi-talented person who has succeeded in various fields of life and motivated millions of people. Among his most significant accomplishments are:

Become a successful YouTuber with several channels, Flying Beast and FitMuscle TV, which are the most popular.
Certified nutritionist and professional bodybuilder with several fitness accolades.
Ex-commercial pilot who has wide experience in flying.
He has been featured in top media platforms for his diverse career journey.
Successful founder of his fitness and lifestyle ventures.
Gold Creator Award from YouTube
Bollywood Life Award for Best Lifestyle Blogger
Great Visionaries Award
Creator of the Year award from OTV’s INSIGHT awards in 2025

Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gaurav Taneja have a baby boy?

No, Gaurav does not have a baby boy. He has two daughters, Kaira (Rasbhari) and Chaitravi (Pihu).

Are Gaurav Taneja and Ritu Rathee separated?

No, they are not separated. There were rumours about their separation, which they already denied.

Why was Gaurav Taneja arrested?

He was arrested for allegedly violating Section 144 of the CrPC. He was charged with this after thousands of his fans gathered at the metro station for his birthday celebration.

What happened between Gaurav and Ritu?

Both Gaurav and Ritu indicated that they are not divided after a video went viral. Gaurav wrote that in every marriage, all people have hard times.

What is the Gaurav Taneja controversy?

In June 2020, Gaurav, a YouTuber and a former pilot with AirAsia, was dismissed by the company because of his remarks on airline safety.

How much does Flying earn from his YouTube channel?

He earns between 20 to 25 lakh per month from his YouTube channel, the sources are advertisement money, sponsorship, and brand deals. These are incomes that make him have a net worth of 41 crore in 2025.

What are Flying Beast’s business ventures?

He owns two businesses, BeastLife, the brand offering protein supplements and Rosier Foods, the brand offering organic food. He made a lot of sales at the initial stages and educated farmers on friendly farming through his brands.

Does Gaurav Taneja have any sisters?

Yes, he has a sister. The name of her sister is Swati Taneja Bhatiya.

How tall is Flying Beast in feet?

Flying Beast is approximately 5 feet 7 inches in height, and his real name is Gaurav Taneja.

Is Gaurav’s wife a pilot?

Ritu, the wife of Gaurav, is a pilot. She gave up social media in spite of the fact that social media is the world of a successful influencer, because she wanted to focus on her family and her profession as a pilot.