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Comment: Entirely promotional. Per consensus in previous AfDs, lists such as Forbes 30 under 30 do not confer notability, and neither does his Nickelodeon awards win. bonadea contributions talk 23:12, 6 December 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Has carried out a multi-year spamming campain involving various UPE outfits. See User:Bonadea/Long term disruption#Ashish Chanchlani, in particular the five AfD discussions linked from that page. bonadea contributions talk 19:36, 5 December 2025 (UTC)
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Ashish Chanchlani | |
|---|---|
 Chanchlani in 2019 | |
| Born | December 8, 1993 Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | Datta Meghe College of Engineering |
| Occupations | |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2014—present |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Subscribers | 30.1 million |
| Last updated: 4 December 2025 | |
Ashish Chanchlani (born 8 December 1993) is an Indian YouTuber, actor, writer, director, producer and entrepreneur.[3] He is known for his comedy channel on YouTube named ashish chanchlani vines. He made his acting debut in Pyar Tune Kya Kiya (2016) and directorial debut in web series with Ekaki (2025).[4]
Early life and education
Ashish Chanchlani was born on December 8, 1993, in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra into a Sindhi family.[5][6] He was born to Anil Chanchlani, who runs a local cinema hall called Ashok Multiplex, and Deepa Chanchlani, who works as a financial analyst.[6] His sister Muskan Chanchlani is also a YouTuber.[7] Ashish completed his education in civil engineering from Datta Meghe College of Engineering in Navi Mumbai.[7]
Career
Ashish Chanchlani began his digital career by creating six-second videos on Vine.[8][5] Before turning into a full-time content creator, he worked as a movie reviewer, with one of his early reviews being for the Bollywood film Roy.[5][9] After completing his graduation,[10] he joined the Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai to formally train in acting.[11][12] Chanchlani created his YouTube channel Ashish Chanchlani Vines in 2009, although he did not upload his first video until December 2014.[7]
Ashish Chanchlani vines
ashish chanchlani vines is a YouTube channel whose videos contained relatable content around student life, daily situations, and Bollywood parodies.[5]
Chanchlani achieved the 10 million subscriber milestone on his Youtube Channel in 2019. By 2020, Chanchlani became the third Indian YouTuber to cross 20 million subscribers.[13] In April that year, he appeared in the collaborative music video The Lockdown Rap alongside Bhuvan Bam and Prajakta Koli, inspired by the song “Asli Hip Hop” from the film Gully Boy (2019).[14] He also featured in the experimental short films Aakhri Safar and The Dealer under the banner ACV Hatke, and later collaborated with Bam again in the film Asli HoliBaaz.[15][16] After a three-year long break from Youtube, Chanchlani made his directorial debut with the sci-fi comedy web series Ekaki. The series recived mixed reviews and crossed over 160 million views on Youtube.
Works
He made his television debut in 2016 with Pyar Tune Kya Kiya.
The following year, he appeared in the web series Class of 2017.
On 9 December 2021, his sketch The Loan Scam premiered on Amazon miniTV.[17]
In July 2025, he featured opposite Elli AvrRam in the music video Chandaniya.[18]
India's Got Latent controversy (2025)
On 10 February 2025, Chanchlani appeared on the comedy-talent show India's Got Latent. Certain remarks made during the show, particularly by Ranveer Allahbadia, faced online criticism, following which the Guwahati Police registered an FIR against him and other participants.[19][20]
The following day, the Maharashtra Police also filed a case involving multiple individuals.[21] On 8 March 2025, the Gauhati High Court granted him interim bail.[22]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Aakhri Safar | Short film | [23] |
| Asli Holibaaz | [16][14] | ||
| The Dealer | [15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pyar Tune Kya Kiya | Debut | [24] |
| 2023 | Playground | [25] | |
| 2025 | Bigg Boss | Guest appearance | [26] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Class of 2017 | Ishaan | [5] | |
| 2021 | Dhindora | Himself | Appearance in "Dhindora" song | [27][28] |
| 2025 | India's Got Latent | Guest | [29] | |
| Ekaki | Kartik | Also director and producer | [30] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Composer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "The Student Anthem" | Raftaar, Instine | [24] |
| 2020 | "The Lockdown Rap" | PSYZONE | [31][14] |
| 2025 | "Chandaniya" | Mithoon | [18][32] |
Awards
| Year | Award | category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Popular Digital Influencer | Won | [33][34] |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India | Favorite YouTuber | Won | [35][36] | |
| 2022 | Favorite YouTube Artist | Won | [37][38] |
Philanthropy
Chanchlani donated ₹3 lakh to the PM CARES Fund during the COVID-19 crisis and also helped flood-hit areas by giving ₹1 lakh each to the Assam and Bihar Chief Minister's Relief Funds.[39]
In The Media
DNA included Chanchlani in a list of the wealthiest YouTubers of 2021.[40]
In 2021, he was featured in Forbes 30 under 30, and in both 2022 and 2023 he was listed among India's top 100 digital stars by Forbes India.[41][42][43][44]
In July 2023, he became the most-followed Indian influencer on Threads.[45]
The Hollywood Reporter ranked him 15th on The Creator A-List 2025: The 50 Most Influential Creators.[46]
References
- ^ "Ashish Chanchlani Surprises Fans With First Look Of His Directorial Debut, Deets Inside". Times Now. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "5 most popular YouTubers in India, here is the list". India Today. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Ashish Chanchlani Surprises Fans With First Look Of His Directorial Debut, Deets Inside". Times Now. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Most Daring Debut, Ashish Chanchlani closes Ekaki with a finale that keeps you guessing till the very last frame". Firstpost. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ^ a b c d e "With His Boyish Charm And Candid Humour, Know How Ashish Chanchlani Became A Top Social Media Influencer". Times Now. 2024-03-03. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ a b Chouhan, Mahipal Singh. "From small-town boy to YouTube sensation: Meet Ashish Chanchlani, whose impressive net worth is..." DNA India. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ a b c "Ashish Chanchlani's rise from Ulhasnagar to YouTube stardom: Net worth, controversies & relationship with Elli AvrRam". The Economic Times. 2025-07-12. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "The millionaires club: 10 young Instagrammers discuss living with 1 mn followers". Hindustan Times. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ Bose 2021, pp. 27, 28.
- ^ Bose 2021, p. 26.
- ^ "Meet Ashish Chanchlani, The 'Vine Guy' Who Became India's Biggest and Beloved YouTuber". News18. Archived from the original on 2025-02-04. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ Sheikh, Ramij Raja. Life of Popular Indian Youtubers. Mitrokotha Publication. p. 29.
- ^ Singh, Ayesha (2020-11-01). "Thinking of starting a YouTube channel? Ashish Chanchlani, Sejal Kumar, Bhuvan Bam have some tips for you". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ a b c "Bhuvan Bam, Ashish Chanchlani among YouTube stars in Gully Boy inspired 'The Lockdown Rap'". India TV News. 2020-04-11. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ a b "Ashish Chanchlani leaves everyone spellbound with his new video 'The Dealer'". Adgully. Archived from the original on 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ^ a b "VMate Creators Starred in Bhuvan Bam and Ashish Chanchlani's VMateAsliHoliBaaz Movie". ANI News. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Amazon miniTV launches comedy sketch The Loan Scam by Ashish Chanchlani". Exchange4media. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ a b "Ashish Chanchlani, Elli AvRam spark love in dreamy new track Chandaniyan. Watch". India Today. 2025-07-19. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "'Not keeping well': Ashish Chanchlani pulls out from hosting gig amid 'India's Got Latent' row". The Hindu. 2025-02-13. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Police register FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, others over controversial comments on India got Latent show". The Economic Times. 2025-02-10. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ Singh, Divyesh (2025-02-11). "Maharashtra Police's FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, others over obscene remarks". India Today. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Gauhati HC grants anticipatory bail to Ashish Chanchlani in 'India's Got Latent' case". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2025-07-20. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Ashish Chanchlani: Going viral for a living". Forbes India. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ a b "Ashish Chanchlani launches OG Beauty, merging wellness and self-expression". The Statesman. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Playground Season 2 – India's First Gaming Reality Show; Tryouts to start from 11th January". Times Now. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Ashish Chanchlani Lights Up Bigg Boss 19 with Hilarious Guest Appearance". Deccan Chronicle. 2025-12-02. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Dhindora title song: CarryMinati, Ashish Chanchlani, Zakir Khan party with Bhuvan Bam". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "16+ content creators feature in Dhindora's title track". MediaBrief. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "India's Got Latent controversy: YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani breaks silence on IGL drama, promises, 'We will fight'". The Economic Times. 2025-03-03. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Ashish Chanchlani on his web series debut: "Ekaki turned out to be a grueling journey of creativity and passion"". Bollywood Hungama. 2025-11-04. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Bhuvan Bam, Ashish Chanchlani among YouTube stars in 'The Lockdown Rap'". Lokmat Times. 2020-04-11. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "'CHANDANIYA': Ashish Chanchlani and Elli AvRam feature in music video; content creator admits pranking fans". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2020 Winners: Complete list of winners". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "The 20th ITA Awards 2020". The Indian Television Academy . Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Ashish Chanchlani wins 'Favourite YouTuber' award at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards". Adgully. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Nickelodeon announces winners of Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2020". Exchange4media. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "SRK and 'Pathaan' emerge as winners in Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2022". AnimationXpress. 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Pathaan, Naatu Naatu & momos are few of kids' favorite things; SRK wins hearts". The Economic Times. 2023-06-27. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Ashish Chanchlani Becomes Third Indian Youtuber to Hit 20M Subscribers". Adgully. Archived from the original on 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Top 10 richest YouTubers in India and how much they earn in crores". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Forbes India 30 Under 30 2021". Forbes India. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "India's Top 100 Digital Stars 2022 by Forbes India-INCA". Forbes India. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Forbes India and INCA launch its first ever India's top 100 digital stars list". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 2025-06-21. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "India's Top 100 Digital Stars 2023 by Forbes India-Goat". Forbes India. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani becomes the most-followed Indian influencer on Threads". CNBC TV18. 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Top 50 Most Influential Creators: Presenting THR India's Creator A-List 2025". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
Cited works
- Bose, Ajitabha (16 February 2021). The Youtube Stars Of India: And their journey to stardom. Ajitabha Publishers. ISBN 978-81-949914-3-4.
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