Elvish Yadav Wiki, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography

Elvish Yadav

Elvish Yadav is an Indian YouTuber, content creator, and singer. In 2023, he appeared as a wildcard contestant on season 2 of Bigg Boss OTT on JioCinema and ultimately emerged as the winner of the season.

Wiki/Biography

Elvish Yadav, also known as Elvish Raosahab, [1]Instagram – Elvish Yadav, was born as Siddharth Yadav [2]Jansatta on Sunday, 14 September 1997 (age 27 years; as of 2024) in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He went to Amity International School in Gurgaon. Later, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in commerce at Hansraj College in Delhi.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 11″

Weight (approx.): 70 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 42″, Waist: 30″, Biceps: 13″

Elvish Yadav

Family

Parents & Siblings

His father, Ram Avtar Singh Yadav, is a lecturer, and his mother, Sushma Yadav, is a homemaker. He has an elder sister named Komal Yadav.

Elvish Yadav with his parents

Elvish Yadav with his parents

He had an elder brother, who died in a road accident in 2001. In a video that went viral on the internet ahead of the Bigg Boss OTT 2 finale, Elvish can be seen talking about his deceased brother. During a conversation with Pooja Bhatt and Manisha Rani, Elvish expressed that if given access to a time machine, his priority would be to rescue his brother. He said,

Main change karta, 2001 me jaake. Mere brother ki death hui thi, New Year pe. Time machine hota toh main change karta aur unko bolta mat jao. Jinhone naam diya, wahi nahi hai.”

Wife 

He is unmarried.

Relationships/Affairs

Reportedly, he has been in a relationship with Kirti Mehra, a YouTuber and social media influencer. He met Kirti Mehra in 2015.

Elvish Yadav with Kirti Mehra

Elvish Yadav with Kirti Mehra

Career

YouTuber

In 2016, he created his YouTube channel, ‘Elvish Yadav,’ where he shares comedy videos. By February 2018, his YouTube channel had reached one million subscribers. His YouTube channel has more than 10 million subscribers. In 2019, he created another YouTube channel titled ‘Elvish Yadav Vlogs.’

 

Television

In 2023, he made his television debut with Jio Cinema’s reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ in which he appeared as a wildcard contestant along with actress Aashika Bhatia.

 

In July 2023, he gained significant attention on Twitter, receiving more than one million tweets, when Salman Khan bashed him on Weekend Ka Vaar. The reason for this backlash was his use of offensive language towards the female contestants of the Bigg Boss OTT 2 house. Notably, Elvish’s supporters also joined in, advocating for a ‘boycott’ of Salman Khan. [3]Hindustan Times In August 2023, over 1 lakh of his fans gathered in Delhi to rally for a voting appeal, causing significant traffic disruptions in the city. [4]The Times of India He was declared the winner of the show on 14 August 2023.

Elvish Yadav after winning the show 'Bigg Boss OTT 2' (2023)

Elvish Yadav after winning the show ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’ (2023)

In November 2023, he appeared as a contestant in the reality and dating game show ‘Temptation Island India,’ hosted by Mouni Roy and Karan Kundrra; the show streamed on JioCinema. He became a gang leader on the MTV reality TV show MTV Roadies Double Cross in October 2024, alongside Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, and Rhea Chakraborty.

A snip from a promotional video introducing Elvish as a gang leader

A snip from a promotional video introducing Elvish as a gang leader

Singer

In 2020, he debuted with the Haryanvi song ‘Apna Gaav.’

Poster of the 2020 Haryanvi song 'Apna Gaav'

Poster of the 2020 Haryanvi song ‘Apna Gaav’

In 2023, he was featured in the song ‘Punja Daab’ by Parmish Verma and DG Immortals.

Controversies

G20 Flower Pot Theft

In March 2023, Elvish Yadav became a trending topic on social media when a video of two men stealing flower pots arranged for a G20 meeting went viral. Some people alleged that the vehicle used in the theft belonged to Elvish Yadav; however, Elvish Yadav denied the allegations and conveyed his intention to take legal action against those making such allegations. The allegations arose when social media users discovered that a vehicle with the same number plate was used in one of Elvish Yadav’s events. Elvish Yadav has clarified that Manmohan Yadav, the person arrested for the flower theft, is not a member of his family. [5]The Free Press Journal

Rave Parties and Snake Venom 

Elvish found himself clouded in controversy when an FIR was registered against him and many others by the Uttar Pradesh police on 3 November 2023. According to police officials, five men had been arrested in Noida for allegedly supplying snakes and their venom at rave parties that were purportedly organized by Elvish Yadav. In an interview, police officials disclosed that these parties took place at various farmhouses in Delhi and nearby areas. Officials, moreover, mentioned that those five men claimed Elvish Yadav’s involvement and mentioned that he has used snakes for creating content on YouTube and Instagram. Later, the politician and animal activist Maneka Gandhi also made such claims in an interview. She mentioned that her NGO had been monitoring Elvish Yadav as he had been using snakes in his videos. She went on to claim that she and her team had set a trap with the intention of finding Elvish’s wrongdoing. She further added that he had absconded after UP police registered a case against him. [6]NDTV

 

Elvish Yadav, however, later took to social media to address the matter and refuted claims of supplying snakes and their venom and organising rave parties. He further said that he would take responsibility if even a minor connection to the case would be proven.

The Noida police arrested him on 17 March 2024 following which he confessed his actions of supplying snakes and snake venom at rave parties organised by him. [7]NDTV On 22 March 2024, he was granted bail in the snake venom case. [8]Hindustan Times On 10 July 2024, he was summoned by the ED officials who wanted to investigate the snake venom case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a notice and seized his property in September 2024 for using rare animals in his music videos and supplying snakes for their venom at parties. The property was worth Rs. 52.49 lakh. [9]Hindustan Times

Violence at a Restaurant

Elvish slapped a man at a restaurant in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 11 February 2024. He later addressed the matter and said that the man was abusing him, and he had no regrets about slapping him. [10]Hindustan Times

Elvish vs Maxtern 

In March 2024, Elvish sparked a controversy when a video of him went viral in which he was seen beating YouTuber Sagar Thakur aka Maxtern, who had allegedly been poking Elvish on social media for months. On 8 March 2024, an FIR was registered against Elvish and others under IPC sections 147 (riots), 149 (unlawful assembly), 323 (causing hurt), and 506 (criminal intimidation) at Sector 53 Police Station in Gurugram, Haryana. [11]Hindustan Times

The incident allegedly occurred when Sagar threatened Elvish and his family. While Sagar claimed that he was alone at the incident, Elvish alleged that Sagar was present with four other individuals. Elvish further alleged that the video was pre-planned by Sagar as he had the camera and mic set up at the location. He added that individuals present with him urged them not to fight, which was captured in the viral video.

Bike Collection

He owns a Royal Enfield Classic 350 bike.

Elvish Yadav on his Royal Enfield bike

Elvish Yadav on his Royal Enfield bike

Car Collection

Elvish Yadav possesses an impressive collection of cars, which includes a Hyundai car, a Toyota Fortuner, an Audi, a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and a Porsche 718 Boxster. [12]MSN In an Instagram post, he revealed that his favourite car is Toyota Fortuner.

Elvish Yadav with his Porsche 718 Boxster car

Elvish Yadav with his Porsche 718 Boxster car

In September 2023, Elvish Yadav added a Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 to his car collection.

Elvish Yadav with his Mercedes-Benz AMG E53

Elvish Yadav with his Mercedes-Benz AMG E53

Assets & Properties

Elvish Yadav owns a 16 BHK house in Gurugram, Haryana. [13]The Times of India In September 2023, Elvish bought a 4BHK house worth Rs. 8 crores in Dubai. [14]Hindustan Times

Salary/Income

According to an article published in November 2023, he earned Rs.10-15 lakhs a month. [15]Hindustan

Net Worth

In November 2023, Elvish Yadav’s net worth was estimated to be Rs. 40 crores. [16]Hindustan

Facts/Trivia

  • Elvish Yadav is a movie buff and likes to watch Bollywood films.
  • He is an animal lover and has a pet dog named Mark.

    Elvish Yadav with his pet dog, Mark

    Elvish Yadav with his pet dog, Mark

  • When he was studying in class 11th, he contested in college elections; however, his nomination was not considered due to some reasons. [17]YouTube – Kirti Mehra
  • In an interview, while talking about why he changed his name from Siddharth Yadav to Elvish Yadav, he said that his elder brother wanted him to be named Elvish; however, no one listened to his elder brother and named him Siddharth. He decided to change his name from Siddharth to Elvish after the death of his elder brother. [18]Jansatta
  • He is the owner of a clothing line named Systumm Clothing.

    Elvish Yadav while promoting his clothing brand

    Elvish Yadav while promoting his clothing brand

  • Growing up, Elvish Yadav desired to work in the government sector.
  • He has more than six million followers on Instagram.
  • Reportedly, famous Indian YouTubers like Ashish Chanchlani and Amit Bhadana inspired him to start his own YouTube channel.
  • He runs a non-profit organisation named ‘Elvish Yadav Foundation’ to provide education to underprivileged kids and free meals to the needy.

    A poster of Elvish Yadav Foundation

    A poster of the Elvish Yadav Foundation

  • Apart from creating comedy content, he is also known for making roast videos and has roasted many celebrities including Bollywood star Salman Khan and actress Pooja Bhatt.
  • He is often spotted smoking hookah in public.

    Elvish Yadav smoking hookah

    Elvish Yadav smoking hookah

  • Elvish has a great fondness for branded clothes, watches, and sneakers. He can often be seen wearing brands like Armani, Gucci, and Prada on social media or at events.
  • In December 2023, a video of Elvish Yadav from his visit to Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir went viral on the internet. In the clip, one of his friends was spotted fighting with a man outside the temple. According to some reports, a mob had attacked Elvish and his friends; however, Elvish later, in an interview, clarified that it was not a mob attack. He mentioned that the fight between his friend and the man occurred for unknown reasons and was later resolved. [20]Hindustan Times

  • A video of Elvish and his good friend Lovekesh Kataria was widely circulated on social media in which the duo were seen shirtless while lying on the bed. In it, Elvish claimed to be an LGBTQIA+ community supporter and said,

    Hum soch rahe hai na apne ek gang bana le. Gay hona buri baat nahi hai. Kabhi kabhi logo ko lagta hai hum anti hai. Nahi bhai, hum open ho rakhe hai.”

  • He and Gaurav Singh were declared winners of the Playground Season 4 in November 2024.

    Elvish Yadav with Gaurav Singh after winning the Playground Season 4

    Elvish Yadav with Gaurav Singh after winning the Playground Season 4

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