Ashish Chanchlani

Ashish Chanchlani (born December 8, 1993) is an Indian YouTuber, actor, writer, and digital influencer known for his comedy channel on YouTube named Ashish Chanchlani Vines. With over 30 million subscribers and 4.69 billion views on his channel, Chanchlani has established a significant digital footprint. Notably, he received recognition for his work, winning the Bollywood Life Social Media Award for Most Popular Comedian in 2022 and 2023.
==Early life and education==
Chanchlani was born on December 9, 1993, in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, India, to Deepa and Anil Chanchlani. He has a younger sister, Muskan Chanchlani. His father is the owner of a movie theater in Ulhasnagar. Chanchlani pursued civil engineering and graduated from the Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Mumbai.
Chanchlani briefly managed his father's “Ashok Anil” multiplex. He had a passion for acting, which led him to enroll at the Barry John Acting Studio. During his engineering studies, he discovered a love for comedy videos on YouTube, inspiring him to create comedic content, which he initially shared on Facebook and Instagram.
==Career==
Chanchlani launched his YouTube channel, "Ashish Chanchlani Vines," in 2014. Initially sharing videos across various social media platforms, he eventually dedicated himself entirely to his channel. By the end of 2018, his channel had amassed 8.7 million subscribers. Chanchlani became one of India's fastest-growing YouTubers, reaching 10 million subscribers. His channel currently boasts 30.3 million subscribers and over four billion views.
Chanchlani's content often parodies Indian reality TV shows such as Sasta Big Boss and Sasta Shark Tank. His videos tackle relatable topics such as exams, office dynamics, and family life, embellished with humorous twists.
Chanchlani made his acting debut in 2016 in the television series "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya." He was also featured in the ALT Balaji web series "Class of 2017," portraying Ishaan. Chanchlani has appeared in several music videos, including "Mera Baap Mahaan," "The Student Anthem," and "The Lockdown Rap."
He has collaborated with stars like Kartik Aaryan, Shahid Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar for advertisement shoots and promotions. He also made a cameo appearance in the Hollywood film "Men In Black: International," generating significant buzz.
Chanchlani has also directed the horror short film "Akhri Safar," which garnered close to 15 million views on YouTube. In 2021, he ventured into writing, directing, and producing with his show "ACV Classics."
Beyond content creation, Chanchlani engages in brand sponsorships and influencer marketing on Instagram, contributing to his status as one of India's prominent digital influencers, with a substantial Instagram following exceeding 16.7 million.
Additionally, he shares his insights as a speaker at industry events. In February 2024, he addressed the Great India Retail Summit in Mumbai, underscoring the rising influence of regional content creators in India.
==Awards and recognitions==
* In 2019, Chanchlani received the DadaSaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Digital Influencer. 
* In 2019, he won the YouTube Diamond Creator Award. 
* The World Bloggers Awards honored Chanchlani as the Best Comedy Influencer at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. 
* In 2020, Chanchlani won the Indian Television Academy Award for Popular Digital Influencer. 
* He received the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite YouTuber for two consecutive years, in 2021 and 2022. 
* Chanchlani and his sister, Muskan Chanchlani, received the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Sibling Jodi in 2022. 
* He won the IWM Digital Award for Viral King of the Year in 2022. 
* Chanchlani was included in Forbes India's 30 Under 30 list in 2022. 
* He won the Bollywood Life’s Social Media Award for Most Popular Comedian in 2022 and 2023. 
==References==
==External links==
* Ashish Chanchlani Vines
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Category:1993 births
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Category:Indian stand-up comedians
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