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{{short description|Indian YouTuber and | {{short description|Indian YouTuber and streamer (born 1999)}} | ||
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| years active = 2014–present | | years active = 2014–present | ||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| education = | | education = | ||
| occupation = [[YouTuber]] | | occupation = [[YouTuber]] | ||
| pseudonym = {{hlist|Carry|Ajey|CarryMinati}} | | pseudonym = {{hlist|Carry|Ajey|CarryMinati}} | ||
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| [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0IWRLai-BAwci_e9MylNGw CarryisLive] | | [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0IWRLai-BAwci_e9MylNGw CarryisLive] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| location = [[Faridabad]], India | | location = [[Faridabad]], [[Haryana]], India | ||
| genre = {{hlist|Comedy|[[Video game|gaming | | genre = {{hlist|Comedy|[[Video game|gaming]]|[[satire]]}} | ||
| subscribers = 30.8 million (CarryMinati)<br> 9.3 million (CarryIsLive) | | subscribers = 30.8 million (CarryMinati)<br/>9.3 million (CarryIsLive) | ||
| views = 2.4 billion (CarryMinati)<br> 1 billion (CarryIsLive) | | views = 2.4 billion (CarryMinati)<br/>1 billion (CarryIsLive) | ||
| stats_update = 6 June 2021 | | stats_update = 6 June 2021 | ||
| network = One Digital Entertainment | | network = One Digital Entertainment | ||
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'''Ajey Nagar '''({{IPA-hi|əˈdʒeː ˈnaːɡər|pron}}), popularly known as '''CarryMinati''', is an Indian [[YouTuber]] and [[Video game live streaming|streamer]] from [[Faridabad]], India. He is known for his comedic skits and reactions to various online topics on his channel ''CarryMinati''. His other channel ''CarryisLive'' is dedicated to [[Video game|gaming]] and [[Live streaming|live streams]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-13|title=CarryMinati: Everything you should know about the YouTube star|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/everything-you-should-know-about-youtube-star-carryminati-6455510/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=10 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410161623/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/everything-you-should-know-about-youtube-star-carryminati-6455510/|url-status=live}}</ref> | '''Ajey Nagar '''({{IPA-hi|əˈdʒeː ˈnaːɡər|pron}}), popularly known as '''CarryMinati''', is an Indian [[YouTuber]] and [[Video game live streaming|streamer]] from [[Faridabad]], India. He is known for his comedic skits and reactions to various online topics on his channel ''CarryMinati''. His other channel ''CarryisLive'' is dedicated to [[Video game|gaming]] and [[Live streaming|live streams]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-13|title=CarryMinati: Everything you should know about the YouTube star|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/everything-you-should-know-about-youtube-star-carryminati-6455510/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=10 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410161623/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/everything-you-should-know-about-youtube-star-carryminati-6455510/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
In May 2020, his [[Roast (comedy)|roast]] video titled "YouTube Vs [[TikTok]] - The End" caused controversy on YouTube India. The video was removed by YouTube for violations against the platform's terms of service, citing reasons such as [[cyberbullying]] and harassment.<ref name="class wars">{{Cite news|date=26 May 2020|title=Roast, rage, jealousy, cringe. Who'll have the last laugh in YouTube vs TikTok's online 'class wars'?|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/a-roast-and-then-rage-inside-indias-online-content-creation-class-wars/articleshow/75999546.cms?from=mdr|access-date=15 May 2021|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515041924/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/a-roast-and-then-rage-inside-indias-online-content-creation-class-wars/articleshow/75999546.cms?from=mdr | In May 2020, his [[Roast (comedy)|roast]] video titled "YouTube Vs [[TikTok]] - The End" caused controversy on YouTube India. The video was removed by YouTube for violations against the platform's terms of service, citing reasons such as [[cyberbullying]] and harassment.<ref name="class wars">{{Cite news|date=26 May 2020|title=Roast, rage, jealousy, cringe. Who'll have the last laugh in YouTube vs TikTok's online 'class wars'?|work=[[The Economic Times]]|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/a-roast-and-then-rage-inside-indias-online-content-creation-class-wars/articleshow/75999546.cms?from=mdr|access-date=15 May 2021|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515041924/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/a-roast-and-then-rage-inside-indias-online-content-creation-class-wars/articleshow/75999546.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Popularly referred to as ''CarryMinati'',<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Devika|date=10 February 2019|title=Millionaires in the Making|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/the-hub/millionaires-in-the-making/story/311991.html|access-date=7 December 2019|website=[[Business Today (India)|Business Today]]|archive-date=7 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207051740/https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/the-hub/millionaires-in-the-making/story/311991.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Nagar is mainly involved in creating Hindi-language [[Diss (music)|diss songs]], satirical parodies and comedy, apart from live [[Gamer|gaming]].<ref name="entrepreneur">{{Cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/339888|title=YouTube a Priority over Netflix – CarryMinati|last=Singal|first=Aastha|date=23 September 2019|website=[[Entrepreneur (magazine)|Entrepreneur]]|access-date=7 December 2019|archive-date=7 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207080757/https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/339888|url-status=live}}</ref> Nagar and his team produce videos out of his home in Faridabad.<ref name=":2" /> | Ajey Nagar is based in [[Faridabad]], a city near India's national capital [[New Delhi]].<ref name="time" /> Popularly referred to as ''CarryMinati'',<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Devika|date=10 February 2019|title=Millionaires in the Making|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/the-hub/millionaires-in-the-making/story/311991.html|access-date=7 December 2019|website=[[Business Today (India)|Business Today]]|archive-date=7 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207051740/https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/the-hub/millionaires-in-the-making/story/311991.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Nagar is mainly involved in creating Hindi-language [[Diss (music)|diss songs]], satirical parodies and comedy, apart from live [[Gamer|gaming]].<ref name="entrepreneur">{{Cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/339888|title=YouTube a Priority over Netflix – CarryMinati|last=Singal|first=Aastha|date=23 September 2019|website=[[Entrepreneur (magazine)|Entrepreneur]]|access-date=7 December 2019|archive-date=7 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207080757/https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/339888|url-status=live}}</ref> Nagar and his team produce videos out of his home in Faridabad.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
Nagar began posting videos on YouTube at the age of 10.<ref name="time">{{Cite web|url=https://time.com/collection-post/5584913/carryminati-ajey-nagar-next-generation-leaders/|title='You Should Be Yourself.' How a Viral YouTube Star Is Embracing His Indian Roots|last=Kidangoor|first=Abhishyant|date=16 May 2019|website=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=6 December 2019|archive-date=2 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102120656/https://time.com/collection-post/5584913/carryminati-ajey-nagar-next-generation-leaders/|url-status=live}}</ref> His main YouTube channel has been active since 2014.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/kykh1oRK0b28ICVsZAD95N/Indias-young-gaming-stars.html|title=The Indian gaming stars who catch your eye|last=Hemrajani|first=Nikhil|date=31 March 2017|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|access-date=6 December 2019|archive-date=6 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206191641/https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/kykh1oRK0b28ICVsZAD95N/Indias-young-gaming-stars.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, the channel's name was ''AddictedA1'' and Nagar would upload recorded video game footage along with his reactions to the game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 lesser-known facts about controversial YouTuber Ajey Nagar aka CarryMinati|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/10-lesserknown-facts-about-controversial-you-tuber-ajey-nagar-aka-carry-minati-081618166.html|access-date=2020-11-06|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN|archive-date=7 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207050316/https://in.news.yahoo.com/10-lesserknown-facts-about-controversial-you-tuber-ajey-nagar-aka-carry-minati-081618166 | Nagar began posting videos on YouTube at the age of 10.<ref name="time">{{Cite web|url=https://time.com/collection-post/5584913/carryminati-ajey-nagar-next-generation-leaders/|title='You Should Be Yourself.' How a Viral YouTube Star Is Embracing His Indian Roots|last=Kidangoor|first=Abhishyant|date=16 May 2019|website=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=6 December 2019|archive-date=2 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102120656/https://time.com/collection-post/5584913/carryminati-ajey-nagar-next-generation-leaders/|url-status=live}}</ref> His main YouTube channel has been active since 2014.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/kykh1oRK0b28ICVsZAD95N/Indias-young-gaming-stars.html|title=The Indian gaming stars who catch your eye|last=Hemrajani|first=Nikhil|date=31 March 2017|website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|access-date=6 December 2019|archive-date=6 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206191641/https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/kykh1oRK0b28ICVsZAD95N/Indias-young-gaming-stars.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, the channel's name was ''AddictedA1'' and Nagar would upload recorded video game footage along with his reactions to the game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 lesser-known facts about controversial YouTuber Ajey Nagar aka CarryMinati|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/10-lesserknown-facts-about-controversial-you-tuber-ajey-nagar-aka-carry-minati-081618166.html|access-date=2020-11-06|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN|archive-date=7 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207050316/https://in.news.yahoo.com/10-lesserknown-facts-about-controversial-you-tuber-ajey-nagar-aka-carry-minati-081618166.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015, he changed the channel's name to ''CarryDeol'', uploading gameplay footage of ''[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]'' while mimicking [[Sunny Deol]]. The channel was subsequently renamed to ''CarryMinati''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.femina.in/trending/find-your-niche-says-ajey-nagar-aka-carryminati-128642.html|title=Find your niche, says YouTuber Ajey Nagar, aka CarryMinati|last=Kamdar|first=Shraddha|date=12 July 2019|website=[[Femina (India)|Femina]]|language=en|access-date=2020-01-03|archive-date=3 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103074458/https://www.femina.in/trending/find-your-niche-says-ajey-nagar-aka-carryminati-128642.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2021, Nagar released a statement saying that the channel had more than 30 million subscribers.<ref name="28 million">{{Cite press release|date=15 May 2021|title=CarryMinati's Youtube family reaches 30 million|work=OrissaPOST|url=https://www.orissapost.com/carryminatis-youtube-family-reaches-30-million/|access-date=15 May 2021|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515113328/https://www.orissapost.com/carryminatis-youtube-family-reaches-30-million/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
In early 2017, Nagar created an additional YouTube channel called ''CarryIsLive'', where he [[Live streaming|live-streams]] himself playing video games.<ref name=":0" /> | In early 2017, Nagar created an additional YouTube channel called ''CarryIsLive'', where he [[Live streaming|live-streams]] himself playing video games.<ref name=":0" /> He has hosted live-streams on this channel, raising funds for victims of [[cyclone Fani]] in Odisha in 2019,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://odishabytes.com/youtuber-carryminati-livestreams-to-raise-donation-for-fani-hit-odisha/|title=YouTuber CarryMinati Livestreams, Raises Donation For Fani-Hit Odisha |date=9 May 2019}}</ref> and the flooding in [[2020 Assam floods|Assam]] and Bihar in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CarryMinati raises funds for Assam and Bihar flood victims|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/carryminati-raises-funds-for-assam-an-bihar-flood-victims/articleshow/77083763.cms|access-date=2021-06-18|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|archive-date=27 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427214118/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/carryminati-raises-funds-for-assam-an-bihar-flood-victims/articleshow/77083763.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
In 2019, Nagar was listed at the 10th position in the Next Generation Leaders' 2019 by | In 2019, Nagar was listed at the 10th position in the Next Generation Leaders' 2019 by ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine, which is an annual list of ten young people who construct innovative careers.<ref name="Time nextgen">{{Cite press release |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/indian-youtuber-ajey-nagar-named-by-time-magazine-among-next-generation-leaders-2019-119051601144_1.html |title=Indian YouTuber Ajey Nagar named by Time magazine among Next Generation Leaders 2019 |date=16 May 2019 |agency=[[Press Trust of India]] |work=[[Business Standard]] |access-date=13 April 2021 |archive-date=6 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206204615/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/indian-youtuber-ajey-nagar-named-by-time-magazine-among-next-generation-leaders-2019-119051601144_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2020 he was part of [[Forbes 30 Under 30|''Forbes'' 30 Under 30]] [[Asia]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ajey Nagar|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/ajey-nagar/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=28 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428181759/https://www.forbes.com/profile/ajey-nagar/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
=== "YouTube Vs Tiktok–The End" === | |||
In May 2020, Nagar published a controversial YouTube video titled "YouTube Vs Tiktok–The End", in response to a video shared on [[Instagram]] by [[TikTok]] user Amir Siddiqui who berated YouTube creators for roasting TikTok users. | In May 2020, Nagar published a controversial YouTube video titled "YouTube Vs Tiktok–The End", in response to a video shared on [[Instagram]] by [[TikTok]] user Amir Siddiqui who berated YouTube creators for roasting TikTok users. It was taken down by YouTube citing violations of its terms of service, based on multiple complaints of harassment and cyberbullying. A large number reports had been made by LGBTQ+ activists, on account of homophobic or transphobic abusive language in the video. Many of Nagar's fans were critical of YouTube's actions, and the removal led to several new trending hashtags mentioning his name. As a result, the video received several million views, and there was a concerted effort to [[review bomb]] TikTok at [[Google Play Store]]. Other fans of Nagar spoke out in favour of YouTube's decision to remove the video.<ref name="class wars" /><ref name="Farzeen">{{cite news|last=Farzeen|first=Sana|date=18 May 2020|title=CarryMinati's video removed, everything you should know about TikTok vs YouTube controversy|work=The Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/carryminati-amir-siddiqui-youtube-vs-tiktok-6411239/|accessdate=12 March 2021|archive-date=31 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331021600/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/carryminati-amir-siddiqui-youtube-vs-tiktok-6411239/|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2020, Nagar uploaded the music video "Yalgaar" as a further response, with renewed criticism of Siddiqui.<ref>{{Cite news|date=6 June 2020|title=CarryMinati returns to the YouTube vs TikTok controversy with rap song 'Yalgaar'|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/carryminati-returns-to-the-youtube-vs-tiktok-controversy-with-rap-song-yalgaar/articleshow/76229231.cms?from=mdr|access-date=8 June 2021|website=The Economic Times|language=en|archive-date=6 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606033111/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/carryminati-returns-to-the-youtube-vs-tiktok-controversy-with-rap-song-yalgaar/articleshow/76229231.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| "Zindagi" | | "Zindagi" | ||
| CarryMinati, Wily Frenzy | | CarryMinati, Wily Frenzy | ||
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| Remade in 2021 for the film ''[[The Big Bull]]'' | | Remade in 2021 for the film ''[[The Big Bull]]'' | ||
|<ref name="big bull">{{Cite news |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=2 April 2021 |title=CarryMinati on shooting for MayDay in pandemic: I never imagined I could be a one take artist |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/carryminati-on-shooting-for-mayday-in-pandemic-i-never-imagined-i-could-be-a-one-take-artist-101617368643597.html |access-date=10 May 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=30 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430172216/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/carryminati-on-shooting-for-mayday-in-pandemic-i-never-imagined-i-could-be-a-one-take-artist-101617368643597.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |<ref name="big bull">{{Cite news |last=Suri |first=Rishabh |date=2 April 2021 |title=CarryMinati on shooting for MayDay in pandemic: I never imagined I could be a one take artist |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/carryminati-on-shooting-for-mayday-in-pandemic-i-never-imagined-i-could-be-a-one-take-artist-101617368643597.html |access-date=10 May 2021 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en |archive-date=30 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430172216/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/carryminati-on-shooting-for-mayday-in-pandemic-i-never-imagined-i-could-be-a-one-take-artist-101617368643597.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|"Date Kar Le" | |"Date Kar Le" | ||
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== Awards and recognition == | == Awards and recognition == | ||
*2019: ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'''s 10 Next Generation Leaders #10<ref name="Time nextgen" /> | *2019: ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''{{'s}} 10 Next Generation Leaders #10<ref name="Time nextgen" /> | ||
*2020: [[Forbes 30 Under 30|''Forbes'' 30 Under 30]] [[Asia]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=30 Under 30 Asia 2020: Celebrities|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2020/asia/celebrities/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=28 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428140043/https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2020/asia/celebrities/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* 2020: [[Forbes 30 Under 30|''Forbes'' 30 Under 30]] [[Asia]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=30 Under 30 Asia 2020: Celebrities|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2020/asia/celebrities/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=28 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428140043/https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2020/asia/celebrities/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[ | * [[Indian YouTubers|List of Indian Youtubers]] | ||
* [[List of Indian comedians | * [[List of Indian comedians]] | ||
* [[PewDiePie vs T-Series]] | * [[PewDiePie vs T-Series]] | ||
* [[List of YouTubers]] | * [[List of YouTubers]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||