Ranveer Allahbadia
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| Born | Ranveer Arora Allahbadia 2 June 1996 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||||||||
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| Also known as | BeerBiceps | |||||||||
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| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||||||||
| Years active | 2015–present | |||||||||
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Ranveer Arora Allahbadia (born 2 June 1993), also known as BeerBiceps, is an Indian YouTuber, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his podcast, The Ranveer Show, where he interviews people from various backgrounds.[1] In 2022, he was included in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list, for his role as co-founder of Monk Entertainment, a talent agency and digital marketing firm.[2]
Early life
Ranveer Arora Allahbadia was born on 2 June 1996 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He attended the Dhirubhai Ambani International School.[3] He graduated with a Bachelors in Engineering (B.E.) degree from Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering in 2015.[citation needed]
Career
Allahbadia started his online presence in 2015 with the YouTube channel "BeerBiceps". Initially, the channel's content centred around fitness and cooking, but later broadened to encompass men's fashion and grooming, personal development, and mental health.[4]
In January 2018, Allahbadia and Viraj Sheth co-founded Monk Entertainment, a Mumbai-based talent management and content creation agency.[5][6]
Allahbadia launched The Ranveer Show podcast in 2019, available on his YouTube channel. The podcast featured interviews with various celebrities, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Shetty, Priyanka Chopra, G. D. Bakshi, and S. Jaishankar.[7]
In 2021, Allahbadia partnered with Spotify, becoming the first independent creator in India to distribute his podcasts on the platform. The Ranveer Show subsequently became a highly streamed podcast in India on Spotify.[8]
In September 2024, Allahbadia's YouTube channel was temporarily compromised. The channel's name was changed, and existing content was replaced with unrelated live streams. The channel was restored to its original state the following day.[9][10]
Controversies
Guest Selection and Misinformation Concerns
Allahbadia has faced criticism for featuring guests who discuss controversial or pseudoscientific topics. Critics argue that such content may contribute to the spread of misinformation, though Allahbadia has stated that the podcast is intended for open discussions with diverse viewpoints.[11][12]
India's got latent controversy
In 2024, Allahbadia appeared as a guest judge on a bonus episode of India’s Got Latent, a talent show. During the episode, a question he posed to a participant was deemed inappropriate, leading to public backlash.[13] Following complaints, the Mumbai Police launched an inquiry, and legal action was initiated against multiple individuals involved in the episode.[14] The show was later removed from streaming platforms.
A police complaint was filed against Allahbadia for "promoting obscenity" and using offensive language. The complaint was submitted to the Mumbai Police Commissioner and the National Commission for Women (NCW), following which the Mumbai Police initiated an inquiry and registered an FIR against Allahbadia, Apoorva Makhija and Samay Raina .[15][16]
The controversy led to the show being shut down with all episodes being removed from streaming.[17] It also created discussions by politicians and the media regarding censorship of the internet to control obscene and inappropriate content.[18]
Awards and recognition
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- Popular Choice Best Fashion Blogger, Cosmopolitan (2019)[19]
- Agent of Change, Femina India (2020)[20]
- Warrior of Change Award, Annual Impact Creator Awards, Government of Maharashtra (2021)[21]
- Most Stylish Entrepreneur Influencer Award, Lokmat Most Stylish Awards (2021)[22]
- Best YouTube Content of India Awards (2023)[23]
- Disruptor of the Year, National Creators Award (2024)[24][25]
References
- ↑ "India's Got Latent: Ranveer Allahbadia's 'dirty' comments spark massive row in India". www.bbc.com. 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ↑ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2022: Media, Marketing & Advertising". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "DAIS Alumni - School News, Events | Share Educational, Career, Intellectual & Cultural Experiences". www.dais.edu.in. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "'BeerBiceps' Interview of J. Sai Deepak Violates Community Standards, But YouTube Won't Take It Down". The Wire. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ "Monk Entertainment: The Powerhouse Of Digital Talent And Content Creation". 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "Monk Entertainment". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ "About me – BeerBiceps". Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ SN, Vikas (2021-06-08). "'The Ranveer Show' is now exclusive to Spotify". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "Beerbiceps aka Ranveer Allahbadia says his channels hacked: End of my YouTube career?". India Today. 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "Crypto scammers hack Beer Biceps; Here's how you can protect your YouTube channel - ET Edge Insights". ET Edge Insights. 2024-09-26. Archived from the original on 13 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ "Doctor Who Called Influencer "Pseudoscience Mascot" To Appear On His Show". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ↑ Philox, The (2024-12-22). "Mohak Mangal Calls Out Beer Biceps Aka Ranveer Allahbadia for Promoting Pseudoscience". thephilox.com. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ↑ "Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: When does a joke stop being funny?". India Today. 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ↑ "Trouble mounts for Ranveer Allahbadia & others linked to Samay Raina's show: Top developments". The Times of India. 2025-02-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ↑ "Trouble mounts for Ranveer Allahbadia & others linked to Samay Raina's show: Top developments". The Times of India. 2025-02-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ Deshpande, Abhinay (10 February 2025). "Complaint filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina and others for 'offensive remarks' on India's Got Latent". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Samay Raina deletes all episodes of 'India's Got Latent' amid Ranveer Allahbadia controversy - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia apologises again, says he's scared over death threats". The Hindu. 15 February 2025.
- ↑ "Cosmo India Blogger Awards 2019—Meet the Winners! - News -". www.cosmopolitan.in. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "Who is Ranveer Allahbadia? Meet the YouTuber whose channels are hacked and renamed "Tesla"". The Times of India. 2024-09-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ↑ "Governor of Maharashtra awards 35 inspiring innovators and entrepreneurs for outstanding contributions during COVID-19 pandemic". ANI News. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "Ranveer Allahbadia wins Lokmat Most Stylish Entrepreneur Influencer Award". www.lokmattimes.com. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "Global Awards announces winners of Best YouTube Content of India Awards 2023". ANI News. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "National Creators Award: Meet Ranveer Allahbadia Who Bagged Disruptor Of The Year Award". Zee News. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ "PM Narendra Modi announces National Creators Award 2024: List of winners across 23 categories". The Times of India. 2024-03-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
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