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The Rise of CarryMinati

Writer's picture: Parikshit KhannaParikshit Khanna

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Basic Information


Real Name

Ajey Nagar

Date of Birth

June 12, 1999

Birthplace

Faridabad, Haryana, India

Nationality

Indian

Occupation

YouTuber, Roaster, Gamer, Rapper

YouTube Channels

CarryMinati (40M+ subscribers), CarryIsLive (11M+ subscribers)

Net Worth

Estimated between 5million−5million−15.62 million (approx. ₹41-125 crore)

Early Life & YouTube Journey



Ajey Nagar started his YouTube journey at the age of 10.


Initially, he uploaded gaming videos under the channel STeaLThFeArzZ, which failed to gain traction.


In 2014, he launched another channel named Addicted A1, where he uploaded gameplay videos of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive while mimicking Bollywood celebrities.


In 2015, he rebranded his channel to CarryMinati and introduced roast videos, which skyrocketed his career.

Breakthrough & Rise to Fame



CarryMinati’s real breakthrough came in 2017 with his roasting videos targeting cringe-worthy content on the internet.


His sarcastic and energetic style, filled with humor and Hindi slang, resonated with the Indian audience.

Key Milestones


2015

Renamed his channel to CarryMinati, started roasting videos.

2017

Viral roast videos on Dhinchak Pooja and BB Ki Vines gained him mass popularity.

2018

Became one of India’s fastest-growing YouTubers.

2020

His video "YouTube vs TikTok – The End" got over 70 million views before being deleted by YouTube.

2021

Crossed 30M+ subscribers, collaborated with Bollywood stars like Ajay Devgn.

2023

Became India’s most-followed independent YouTuber.

Achievements & Records



Fastest Indian YouTuber to reach 10 million subscribers.


"YouTube vs TikTok – The End" became India's most-liked video before its removal.


Featured in TIME’s Next Generation Leaders and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia.


Won multiple YouTube Creator Awards, including the Diamond Play Button.


Collaborated with Bollywood actors like Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Amitabh Bachchan.

Net Worth & Earnings


Source of Income

Estimated Earnings

YouTube Ads

₹20-30 lakh/month

Sponsorships

₹5-10 crore per year

Music & Raps

₹2-5 crore annually

Merchandise

₹1-3 crore annually

Top Viral Videos


Video Name

Views (approx.)

Yalgaar (Rap Video)

300M+

YouTube vs TikTok – The End

70M+ (Deleted)

Bye PewDiePie

40M+

Bigg Boss Roast

30M+

TikTok Evolution 2019

20M+

Controversies & Challenges


YouTube vs TikTok Controversy

His 2020 video roasting TikTokers, especially Amir Siddiqui, was removed by YouTube for violating harassment & bullying policies.


This triggered a major debate, leading to the #JusticeForCarryMinati trend on Twitter.

Accusations of Homophobic Slurs

Some of his videos contained language that was criticized for being offensive to the LGBTQ+ community.

Plagiarism Accusations

His rap song Yalgaar was accused of having similarities with other music beats.

CarryMinati’s Second Channel – CarryIsLive



CarryMinati runs a successful gaming channel called CarryIsLive, where he does live-streaming of games like PUBG (before ban), BGMI, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Grand Theft Auto V.


The channel has 11M+ subscribers and is one of India's biggest gaming channels.

Conclusion

CarryMinati’s journey from a small-town boy to India’s most-followed independent YouTuber is inspiring. His ability to adapt, innovate, and connect with his audience has made him a true icon of Indian YouTube.

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