Carry Minati Discusses His Rise, Controversies, and Loneliness at the Top of YouTube
Carry Minati, India's top individual YouTuber with over 43 million subscribers, revealed dropping out of Class 12 to focus on content creation. His viral roast video 'YouTube vs TikTok: The End' was removed for violating YouTube policies but earned 70 million views. He embraces the abusive language in his videos as a cultural expression and shared insights on loneliness and growth challenges at his success level.
Carry Minati, real name Ajey Nagar, is one of India's most prominent digital creators known for roasting videos, comedic skits, and gaming streams, having over 43 million subscribers as of September 2024. He dropped out during Class 12 exams to pursue YouTube content creation, realizing the need to fully commit without a backup plan. His controversial viral roast video 'YouTube vs TikTok: The End' amassed 70 million views before YouTube removed it for violations related to cyberbullying and harassment. In response, he and his team created the popular song 'Yalgaar,' the most viewed content on his channel. Despite criticism for his frequent use of abusive language, Carry Minati explained this as a common expression of communication among friends in Delhi rather than an intent to harm. He also spoke candidly about the loneliness that comes with being at the top, noting that few peers share his level of success, which can lead to isolation but also personal enjoyment and new relationships. His advice to aspiring creators is to start creating without overthinking and not to seek validation prematurely. Carry Minati continues to grow his channel and influence, balancing challenges and opportunities unique to his position as one of India's wealthiest YouTubers.
