YouTuber Dhruv Rathee reacts to viral claims about his wife’s nationality.

Recently, several social media posts have gained attention, making false claims about Mr. Rathee. These posts alleged that Mr. Rathee’s real name is Badruddin Rashid Lahori and that his wife, Julie, is a Pakistani national named Zulaikha. Furthermore, they falsely claimed that the couple resides in a bungalow belonging to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in Karachi, under the protection of the Pakistani military.

The motive behind these posts seems to be to smear Mr. Rathee’s reputation, as he is known for his critical videos about the government and societal issues. With over 18 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, he has been targeted by these false claims. In response, Mr. Rathee expressed his frustration, stating that the spread of these fabricated allegations is a desperate attempt to undermine his work, and he condemned the intrusion on his wife’s family.

Mr. Rathee’s YouTube channel has garnered widespread attention for its critiques of government policies and societal issues. This incident underscores the challenges faced by content creators who address political and social matters, and the impact of misinformation and smear campaigns on their work.