Gaurav Taneja, popularly known as “Flying Beast,” is an Indian YouTuber and commercial pilot.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born on 9th July 1986 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, he had a passion for fitness and sports since his childhood.
Gaurav Taneja is married to Ritu Taneja, who is also a pilot, and they have two daughters named Rashi and Pihu. He comes from a close-knit family, with his father working at Bank of Baroda and his mother being a teacher. He has a sister named Swati.
EDUCATION
After completing his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 2004, Gaurav pursued his dream of becoming a pilot by undergoing A320 type rating training at CAE Madrid in Spain in 2011.
CAREER
Gaurav Taneja started his career as a first officer at IndiGo in 2011 and later became a captain at IndiGo in 2014. In May 2019, Gaurav joined AirAsia as a captain in New Delhi. Alongside his successful career as a pilot, Gaurav is also a renowned YouTuber with three popular channels: ‘FitMuscle TV,’ dedicated to fitness and health, ‘Flying Beast,’ a daily vlog channel, and ‘Rasbhari Ke Papa,’ focused on travel vlogs.
Gaurav Taneja gained significant attention on social media and YouTube, garnering a large fan following. He has also appeared on various online shows like ‘Loan’ly’ (2012), ‘Son of Abish’ (2014), ‘By Invite Only’ (2019), and ‘Access Allowed’ (2020).
However, Gaurav has been involved in some controversies, including being suspended by AirAsia India in June 2020 for making statements related to safety measures. He also faced an arrest by the Noida police on his birthday in July 2022 after a large gathering of his fans, but he was released shortly after.
Beyond his work and online presence, Gaurav is an enthusiast of tea and an animal lover. He has a collection of luxurious cars, including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo V90, and Fortuner, and owns a Hayabusa Motorcycle. Gaurav has won various bodybuilding competitions at the state level, showcasing his dedication to fitness.
Gaurav Taneja’s journey from being a fitness enthusiast and pilot to a prominent YouTuber and social media personality has captivated his audience, making him a well-known figure in the Indian online community.
