Devraj Patel was an Indian YouTuber and comedian from Chhatisgarh who was famous for his dialogue “Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai.” On Tuesday, June 26, 2023, the shocking news of his death came when he was killed in a road accident. [1]NDTV
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Wiki/Biography
Devraj Patel was born in 2001 (age 22 years; at the time of death) in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. He belonged to Daab Pali village and his entire family lives in the village. In 2021, he was pursuing graduation and living in Korba city. [2]YouTube – Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai – Devraj Patel Official He shifted to Raipur for his passion for content creation.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 3″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: Chest: 44 inches, Waist 38 inches, Biceps: 13 inches
Family
Devraj Patel’s family belongs to a Daab Pali village in Chhattisgarh.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Ghanshyam Patel, is an agriculturist, while his mother, Gauri Patel is a homemaker. Devraj is survived by his brother Hemant Patel and his sister, who lives in the village with the entire family.
Career
Though Devraj belonged to Daab Pali village in Chhattisgarh, he shifted to Raipur to enter into the world of content creation. He started making several videos, memes, and reels that helped him to gain the love and support of his fans. He started his official YouTube channel “Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai – Devraj Patel Official” in 2020 which has more than 4 lacs of subscribers as per the reports of 2023. In 2021, he uploaded a video with the dialogue “dil se bura lagta hai” which became an overnight sensation.
His popularity helped him to grab a role of a student in the web series “Dhindhora” by famous YouTuber Bhuvan Bam in 2021.
Devraj Patel with Bhuvan Bam promoting Dhindora (2021)
Death
On Tuesday, June 26, 2023, the news of the death of the young YouTuber came which shocked the entire nation. The accident took place around 3:30 pm when Devraj and his friend were coming back from Nava Raipur on the bike after filming a video. Devraj was sitting behind while his friend was riding the bike. The accident took place when a speedy truck, coming in the same direction, hit the handle of the bike. Devraj came under the heavy wheel of the truck while his friend got injured. His friend, Rakesh Manhar, who was riding the bike, called the ambulance and Devraj was immediately taken to the hospital where he was declared dead. On hearing the news of his death, his fans from all over the nation expressed their sadness by sharing several memes and reels of the young viral superstar. [3]NDTV Not only this but The Chief Miniter of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Bhagel shared an old video of Devraj on his Twitter account. He wrote,
Devraj Patel, who made his place among crores of people with ‘Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai’, who made us all laugh, left us today. The loss of amazing talent at this young age is very sad. May God give strength to his family and loved ones to bear this loss. Om Shanti.”
The truck driver, Rahul Mandal, is arrested on charges of causing death due to negligence. [4]Indian Express
Favourites
- Food: Chicken Chilli, Chow Mein
- Dessert: Donuts
- Actor: Akshay Kumar
- Actress: Priyanka Chopra
- IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Facts/Trivia
- In the year 2022, the young YouTuber shot a short video related to education at Atmanand School. While shooting the video, he met the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Bhagel. Devraj shot a short video with the CM where Devraj is seen saying that there are only two people famous in Chhattisgarh, one Me and one Mor Kaka. On this, the CM couldn’t stop laughing. The video became viral and many people shared it on various online platforms. [5]Instagram – Devraj Patel On the death of the young YouTube on June 26, CM Bhupesh Bhagel shared the same video on his official Twitter account to pay condolence to him and his entire family.
- Devraj started making videos when he was living and studying in Korba City. He used to daily visit a cyber shop where someone suggested Devraj to make videos. He started making videos but was being trolled with several memes and comments. At that time, he shared the video with the dialogue “dil se bura lagta hai” in reference to all the trolls he faced for making his videos. [6]YouTube – Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai – Devraj Patel Official
- Devraj followed a non-vegetarian diet. [7]YouTube – Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai – Devraj Patel Official
- In 2021, Devraj won the YouTube silver play button for having more than 1 lac followers on his YouTube channel “Dil Se Bura Lagta Hai – Devraj Patel Official.” [8]YouTube – Dil se Bura Lagta hai – Devraj Patel Official
Devraj Patel with his YouTube Silver Play Button
- In one of his YouTube videos, Devraj shared about being the victim of body shaming and bullying. He said that people exploit him due to his short height and extra weight. [9]YouTube – Dil Se Bura Lagta hai – Devraj Patel Official
- At the time of death, Devraj was residing in rented accommodation in the Avanti Vihar area of Raipur City. [10]Indian Express
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