Draft:Sourav Joshi (YouTuber)

Sourav Joshi
Sourav Joshi
Born	September 8, 2000 (age 25); Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India
Education	Punjab Group of Colleges
Occupations	YouTuber, vlogger, sketch artist
Years active	2015–present
Known for	Sourav Joshi Vlogs, Sourav Joshi Arts
Relatives	Piyush Joshi (brother); Sahil Joshi (brother);

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Sourav Joshi (born 8 September 2000) is an Indian YouTuber, vlogger and sketch artist. He is known for his YouTube channels Sourav Joshi Vlogs and Sourav Joshi Arts. He initially gained recognition through sketching tutorials before becoming widely known for his daily vlogs.^[1]

Early life and education

Sourav Joshi was born on 8 September 2000 in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India. He grew up with his younger brothers, Sahil Joshi and Piyush Joshi. During his school and college years, he developed a strong interest in sketching and visual art. He later pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Punjab Group of Colleges.

Career

Sourav Joshi Arts

Joshi started his YouTube career in 2015 with the channel Sourav Joshi Arts. The channel focused on sketching tutorials, portrait drawings and other art-related content. The channel helped him establish an online audience and gain recognition as a sketch artist.^[2]

Sourav Joshi Vlogs

In 2019, Joshi launched Sourav Joshi Vlogs, a channel dedicated to daily life, travel, family activities and lifestyle content. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he completed a challenge of uploading one vlog every day for a year, which significantly increased his popularity.^[3]

His videos frequently feature members of his family, including his brothers Piyush Joshi and Sahil Joshi. The channel accumulated millions of subscribers.^[4]^[5]

Media appearances

Joshi has appeared in interviews and discussions related to digital content creation and internet culture. In 2022, he contributed a guest column discussing online fandom culture.^[6]

Personal life

Joshi resides in Uttarakhand, India. His family members are frequently featured in his content.

Controversies

Extortion threat case

In November 2024, Joshi reported receiving an extortion threat demanding ₹2 crore.^[7]^[8] Police later arrested a suspect in connection with the case.^[9]

Awards

Sourav Joshi was featured in Forbes India Digital Stars (2023), a list recognizing influential digital creators in India.^[10]

References

↑ "Inside YouTuber Sourav Joshi's new house in Haldwani: Modern exterior, new gaming room, elegant bedrooms, and more". The Times of India. 2026-02-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
↑ "Sourav Joshi (YouTuber)". Wikipedia.
↑ Intern, Trending. "Sourav Joshi: A Creator Whose Everyday Vlogs Take Us On A Joyful Ride".
↑ "Inside YouTuber Sourav Joshi's new house in Haldwani: Modern exterior, new gaming room, elegant bedrooms, and more". The Times of India. 2026-02-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
↑ "Here's how much India's no. 1 vlogger Sourav Joshi earns every time he uploads a video on YouTube". IndiaTimes. 2024.
↑ Joshi, Sourav (2022-02-27). "Guest column by Sourav Joshi: Toxic fandom gets real!". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
↑ News Desk, HT (Nov 19, 2024). "Man with 'Bishnoi gang link' arrested for demanding ₹2 cr from YouTuber Sourav Joshi". Hindustan Times.
↑ "Man Threatens YouTuber Sourav Joshi, Claims Links With Lawrence Bishnoi Gang". www.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
↑ "Haldwani-based YouTuber Sourav Joshi gets Rs 2 crore extortion threat from 'gangster' claiming to be Bishnoi gang member". The Times of India. 2024-11-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
↑ "India's Top 100 Digital Stars 2023 by Forbes India-Goat". Forbes India. Retrieved 2026-06-10.

External links

Category:People from Uttarakhand

[1] "Inside YouTuber Sourav Joshi's new house in Haldwani: Modern exterior, new gaming room, elegant bedrooms, and more". The Times of India. 2026-02-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-10.

[2] "Sourav Joshi (YouTuber)". Wikipedia.

[3] Intern, Trending. "Sourav Joshi: A Creator Whose Everyday Vlogs Take Us On A Joyful Ride".

[4] "Inside YouTuber Sourav Joshi's new house in Haldwani: Modern exterior, new gaming room, elegant bedrooms, and more". The Times of India. 2026-02-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-10.

[5] "Here's how much India's no. 1 vlogger Sourav Joshi earns every time he uploads a video on YouTube". IndiaTimes. 2024.

[6] Joshi, Sourav (2022-02-27). "Guest column by Sourav Joshi: Toxic fandom gets real!". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-06-10.

[7] News Desk, HT (Nov 19, 2024). "Man with 'Bishnoi gang link' arrested for demanding ₹2 cr from YouTuber Sourav Joshi". Hindustan Times.

[8] "Man Threatens YouTuber Sourav Joshi, Claims Links With Lawrence Bishnoi Gang". www.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2026-06-10.

[9] "Haldwani-based YouTuber Sourav Joshi gets Rs 2 crore extortion threat from 'gangster' claiming to be Bishnoi gang member". The Times of India. 2024-11-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-10.

[10] "India's Top 100 Digital Stars 2023 by Forbes India-Goat". Forbes India. Retrieved 2026-06-10.

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