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Chanchlani began creating short videos on social media in 2014 and later developed his work primarily through YouTube. His comedy sketches helped establish him as one of India's prominent digital entertainment creators. He later expanded into acting, short films, writing, directing and production, including the horror short film ''Aakhri Safar'' and the science-fiction horror-comedy series ''Ekaki''. | Chanchlani began creating short videos on social media in 2014 and later developed his work primarily through YouTube. His comedy sketches helped establish him as one of India's prominent digital entertainment creators. He later expanded into acting, short films, writing, directing and production, including the horror short film ''Aakhri Safar'' and the science-fiction horror-comedy series ''Ekaki''. | ||
Forbes India selected Chanchlani for its '''30 Under 30''' list in 2021 in the Digital Content Creators category. At the time, Forbes India described him as a YouTuber and social media content creator and noted his large audience on YouTube. | Forbes India selected Chanchlani for its '''30 Under 30''' list in 2021 in the Digital Content Creators category. At the time, Forbes India described him as a YouTuber and social media content creator and noted his large audience on YouTube. | ||
== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
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Chanchlani studied civil engineering at '''Datta Meghe College of Engineering''' in Navi Mumbai. During his college years, he became increasingly interested in acting and online entertainment. He subsequently trained at the '''Barry John Acting Studio''' in Mumbai. | Chanchlani studied civil engineering at '''Datta Meghe College of Engineering''' in Navi Mumbai. During his college years, he became increasingly interested in acting and online entertainment. He subsequently trained at the '''Barry John Acting Studio''' in Mumbai. | ||
His interest in digital content grew while he was studying engineering. According to Forbes India, a failed college examination helped him realise that civil engineering was not the career he wanted to pursue. He began creating short comedy videos on social media in 2014 and gradually turned the activity into a professional career. | His interest in digital content grew while he was studying engineering. According to Forbes India, a failed college examination helped him realise that civil engineering was not the career he wanted to pursue. He began creating short comedy videos on social media in 2014 and gradually turned the activity into a professional career. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
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Chanchlani started creating short comedy videos on social media in 2014. His early content consisted of humorous observations and relatable situations presented through exaggerated performances and characters. | Chanchlani started creating short comedy videos on social media in 2014. His early content consisted of humorous observations and relatable situations presented through exaggerated performances and characters. | ||
He initially created short videos for social media platforms and later began compiling the material for YouTube. Forbes India reported that one of his early videos, ''Eating Habits in Classroom'', received approximately 3.1 million views overnight on Facebook. The response encouraged him to pursue online video creation as a career. | He initially created short videos for social media platforms and later began compiling the material for YouTube. Forbes India reported that one of his early videos, ''Eating Habits in Classroom'', received approximately 3.1 million views overnight on Facebook. The response encouraged him to pursue online video creation as a career. | ||
His early success established the style that became associated with his channel, including relatable situations, exaggerated comedy, multiple characters and references to everyday Indian life. | His early success established the style that became associated with his channel, including relatable situations, exaggerated comedy, multiple characters and references to everyday Indian life. | ||
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Chanchlani's performances commonly rely on exaggerated reactions, character-based humour and situations that audiences can recognise from everyday life. He has also collaborated with other Indian digital creators and actors. | Chanchlani's performances commonly rely on exaggerated reactions, character-based humour and situations that audiences can recognise from everyday life. He has also collaborated with other Indian digital creators and actors. | ||
Forbes India reported in 2021 that Chanchlani had become the second Indian YouTuber to cross 27 million subscribers and had completed seven years of content creation. The publication also noted his experimentation with different formats, including comedy sketches and the short film ''Aakhri Safar''. | Forbes India reported in 2021 that Chanchlani had become the second Indian YouTuber to cross 27 million subscribers and had completed seven years of content creation. The publication also noted his experimentation with different formats, including comedy sketches and the short film ''Aakhri Safar''. | ||
As of 2026, his YouTube channel has more than 32 million subscribers and billions of cumulative views. YouTube audience figures can change over time. | As of 2026, his YouTube channel has more than 32 million subscribers and billions of cumulative views. YouTube audience figures can change over time. | ||
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Chanchlani has also worked as an actor outside his primary YouTube channel. His early digital acting work included an appearance in the web series ''Class of 2017''. | Chanchlani has also worked as an actor outside his primary YouTube channel. His early digital acting work included an appearance in the web series ''Class of 2017''. | ||
In 2019, he appeared in a cameo role in the Hollywood film ''Men in Black: International''. Forbes India identified the appearance as one of his career developments outside YouTube. | In 2019, he appeared in a cameo role in the Hollywood film ''Men in Black: International''. Forbes India identified the appearance as one of his career developments outside YouTube. | ||
His later work increasingly combined acting with writing, directing and production. | His later work increasingly combined acting with writing, directing and production. | ||
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In 2020, Chanchlani directed the short horror film ''Aakhri Safar''. The project represented an early move away from his established comedy-sketch format toward scripted genre storytelling. | In 2020, Chanchlani directed the short horror film ''Aakhri Safar''. The project represented an early move away from his established comedy-sketch format toward scripted genre storytelling. | ||
Forbes India reported that ''Aakhri Safar'' received close to 15 million views on YouTube. Chanchlani said the project increased his interest in developing his directing skills and creating genre-based films. | Forbes India reported that ''Aakhri Safar'' received close to 15 million views on YouTube. Chanchlani said the project increased his interest in developing his directing skills and creating genre-based films. | ||
The project also reflected his interest in expanding beyond short comedy videos and experimenting with different storytelling formats. | The project also reflected his interest in expanding beyond short comedy videos and experimenting with different storytelling formats. | ||
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Chanchlani's digital work has included comedy sketches that address contemporary social situations and public issues through humour. | Chanchlani's digital work has included comedy sketches that address contemporary social situations and public issues through humour. | ||
During 2020 and 2021, his videos included ''Lockdown with Parivar'', ''Lockdown Ke Side Effects'' and ''Office, Exam Aur Vaccine''. Forbes India reported that his lockdown-related videos accumulated tens of millions of views. | During 2020 and 2021, his videos included ''Lockdown with Parivar'', ''Lockdown Ke Side Effects'' and ''Office, Exam Aur Vaccine''. Forbes India reported that his lockdown-related videos accumulated tens of millions of views. | ||
Forbes India also reported that his content during this period increasingly incorporated social messages alongside comedy. | Forbes India also reported that his content during this period increasingly incorporated social messages alongside comedy. | ||
== Ekaki == | == Ekaki == | ||
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''Ekaki'' premiered on YouTube in November 2025. Its episodes were released through Chanchlani's own YouTube channel rather than a conventional subscription streaming service. | ''Ekaki'' premiered on YouTube in November 2025. Its episodes were released through Chanchlani's own YouTube channel rather than a conventional subscription streaming service. | ||
In March 2026, ''The Indian Express'' reported that the five released episodes had accumulated nearly 150 million views on YouTube. The publication also described the series as Chanchlani's writer-director debut and examined his approach to creating the project on a comparatively limited budget. | In March 2026, ''The Indian Express'' reported that the five released episodes had accumulated nearly 150 million views on YouTube. The publication also described the series as Chanchlani's writer-director debut and examined his approach to creating the project on a comparatively limited budget. | ||
The official YouTube credits for ''Ekaki'' identify Chanchlani as writer, director and producer, with Grishim Nawanii sharing story and screenplay responsibilities. | The official YouTube credits for ''Ekaki'' identify Chanchlani as writer, director and producer, with Grishim Nawanii sharing story and screenplay responsibilities. | ||
The series continued with subsequent chapters, including ''Ekaki Chapter 3: Invasion'', released in December 2025. | The series continued with subsequent chapters, including ''Ekaki Chapter 3: Invasion'', released in December 2025. | ||
== Production and filmmaking == | == Production and filmmaking == | ||
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'''ACV Studios''' serves as the production banner associated with ''Ekaki''. Through the project, Chanchlani took responsibility across several stages of production while working with a larger technical and creative team. | '''ACV Studios''' serves as the production banner associated with ''Ekaki''. Through the project, Chanchlani took responsibility across several stages of production while working with a larger technical and creative team. | ||
His transition into filmmaking had been developing for several years. In a 2021 interview with Forbes India, he described an ambition to establish a production house and experiment with genres including science fiction and comedy. | His transition into filmmaking had been developing for several years. In a 2021 interview with Forbes India, he described an ambition to establish a production house and experiment with genres including science fiction and comedy. | ||
''Ekaki'' represented the realisation of part of that longer-term filmmaking direction. | ''Ekaki'' represented the realisation of part of that longer-term filmmaking direction. | ||
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Chanchlani has received recognition for his work as a digital creator and comedian. | Chanchlani has received recognition for his work as a digital creator and comedian. | ||
In 2018, he received the '''Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Digital Influencer'''. | In 2018, he received the '''Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Digital Influencer'''. | ||
In 2019, he received the '''Best Comedy Influencer''' award at the World Bloggers Awards held in Cannes. Forbes India reported the award as one of the recognitions Chanchlani received during the early growth of his digital career. | In 2019, he received the '''Best Comedy Influencer''' award at the World Bloggers Awards held in Cannes. Forbes India reported the award as one of the recognitions Chanchlani received during the early growth of his digital career. | ||
In 2021, Forbes India selected Chanchlani for its '''30 Under 30''' list in the '''Digital Content Creators''' category. Forbes India highlighted his large YouTube audience and his experimentation with different forms of digital comedy. | In 2021, Forbes India selected Chanchlani for its '''30 Under 30''' list in the '''Digital Content Creators''' category. Forbes India highlighted his large YouTube audience and his experimentation with different forms of digital comedy. | ||
== Creative style == | == Creative style == | ||
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Chanchlani has become one of the prominent figures in India's digital creator ecosystem. His career developed during the rapid growth of YouTube and social-media-based entertainment in India. | Chanchlani has become one of the prominent figures in India's digital creator ecosystem. His career developed during the rapid growth of YouTube and social-media-based entertainment in India. | ||
Forbes India described him in 2021 as a YouTuber and social-media content creator and noted that his work had developed beyond conventional short-form internet comedy. | Forbes India described him in 2021 as a YouTuber and social-media content creator and noted that his work had developed beyond conventional short-form internet comedy. | ||
His later work as a writer, director and producer has broadened his professional profile from online comedian to filmmaker and digital production creator. | His later work as a writer, director and producer has broadened his professional profile from online comedian to filmmaker and digital production creator. | ||
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* '''Indian web series''' | * '''Indian web series''' | ||
* '''Digital entertainment in India''' | * '''Digital entertainment in India''' | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:10, 13 September 2026
| Name | Ashish Chanchlani |
|---|---|
| Role | YouTuber, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer |
| Personal Details | |
| Born | 8 December 1993Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Career & Education | |
| Occupation | YouTuber, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer |
| Education | Datta Meghe College of Engineering; Barry John Acting Studio |
| Alma Mater | Datta Meghe College of Engineering |
| Institution | ACV Studios |
| Known For | Ashish Chanchlani Vines, Aakhri Safar, Ekaki |
| Years Active | 2014–present |
| Recognition & Links | |
| Awards | Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Digital Influencer; World Bloggers Awards Best Comedy Influencer; Forbes India 30 Under 30 |
| Website | Official Website |
Ashish Chanchlani (born 8 December 1993) is an Indian YouTuber, comedian, actor, writer, director, producer and digital content creator. He is best known for his comedy channel Ashish Chanchlani Vines, where he creates sketch-based videos inspired by everyday situations, family relationships, school and college life, social situations and popular culture.
Chanchlani began creating short videos on social media in 2014 and later developed his work primarily through YouTube. His comedy sketches helped establish him as one of India's prominent digital entertainment creators. He later expanded into acting, short films, writing, directing and production, including the horror short film Aakhri Safar and the science-fiction horror-comedy series Ekaki.
Forbes India selected Chanchlani for its 30 Under 30 list in 2021 in the Digital Content Creators category. At the time, Forbes India described him as a YouTuber and social media content creator and noted his large audience on YouTube.
Early life and education
Ashish Chanchlani was born on 8 December 1993 in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, India. He developed an interest in acting and cinema from an early age and later pursued formal education in engineering.
Chanchlani studied civil engineering at Datta Meghe College of Engineering in Navi Mumbai. During his college years, he became increasingly interested in acting and online entertainment. He subsequently trained at the Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai.
His interest in digital content grew while he was studying engineering. According to Forbes India, a failed college examination helped him realise that civil engineering was not the career he wanted to pursue. He began creating short comedy videos on social media in 2014 and gradually turned the activity into a professional career.
Career
Beginning of content creation
Chanchlani started creating short comedy videos on social media in 2014. His early content consisted of humorous observations and relatable situations presented through exaggerated performances and characters.
He initially created short videos for social media platforms and later began compiling the material for YouTube. Forbes India reported that one of his early videos, Eating Habits in Classroom, received approximately 3.1 million views overnight on Facebook. The response encouraged him to pursue online video creation as a career.
His early success established the style that became associated with his channel, including relatable situations, exaggerated comedy, multiple characters and references to everyday Indian life.
Ashish Chanchlani Vines
Ashish Chanchlani Vines became the main platform for Chanchlani's comedy work. The channel features scripted sketches in which Chanchlani frequently portrays multiple characters.
The videos have covered subjects including school and college experiences, examinations, family interactions, friendships, relationships, social media, office situations, Indian entertainment and everyday social situations.
Chanchlani's performances commonly rely on exaggerated reactions, character-based humour and situations that audiences can recognise from everyday life. He has also collaborated with other Indian digital creators and actors.
Forbes India reported in 2021 that Chanchlani had become the second Indian YouTuber to cross 27 million subscribers and had completed seven years of content creation. The publication also noted his experimentation with different formats, including comedy sketches and the short film Aakhri Safar. As of 2026, his YouTube channel has more than 32 million subscribers and billions of cumulative views. YouTube audience figures can change over time.
Acting career
Chanchlani has also worked as an actor outside his primary YouTube channel. His early digital acting work included an appearance in the web series Class of 2017.
In 2019, he appeared in a cameo role in the Hollywood film Men in Black: International. Forbes India identified the appearance as one of his career developments outside YouTube.
His later work increasingly combined acting with writing, directing and production.
Aakhri Safar
In 2020, Chanchlani directed the short horror film Aakhri Safar. The project represented an early move away from his established comedy-sketch format toward scripted genre storytelling.
Forbes India reported that Aakhri Safar received close to 15 million views on YouTube. Chanchlani said the project increased his interest in developing his directing skills and creating genre-based films.
The project also reflected his interest in expanding beyond short comedy videos and experimenting with different storytelling formats.
Digital projects and social commentary
Chanchlani's digital work has included comedy sketches that address contemporary social situations and public issues through humour.
During 2020 and 2021, his videos included Lockdown with Parivar, Lockdown Ke Side Effects and Office, Exam Aur Vaccine. Forbes India reported that his lockdown-related videos accumulated tens of millions of views.
Forbes India also reported that his content during this period increasingly incorporated social messages alongside comedy.
Ekaki
Ekaki is a Hindi science-fiction horror-comedy series created by Chanchlani. It marked his formal expansion into long-form storytelling and his debut as a writer and director on a series.
The project was developed under ACV Studios. Chanchlani serves as the writer, director, producer and lead actor. The cast includes Ashish Chanchlani, Akash Dodeja, Sidhant Sarfare, Harsh Rane, Rohit Sadhwani, Grishim Nawanii and Shashank Shekar.
The story combines elements of science fiction, horror, mystery and comedy. The series follows a group of friends whose journey leads them into a larger and unexplained situation.
Ekaki premiered on YouTube in November 2025. Its episodes were released through Chanchlani's own YouTube channel rather than a conventional subscription streaming service.
In March 2026, The Indian Express reported that the five released episodes had accumulated nearly 150 million views on YouTube. The publication also described the series as Chanchlani's writer-director debut and examined his approach to creating the project on a comparatively limited budget.
The official YouTube credits for Ekaki identify Chanchlani as writer, director and producer, with Grishim Nawanii sharing story and screenplay responsibilities.
The series continued with subsequent chapters, including Ekaki Chapter 3: Invasion, released in December 2025.
Production and filmmaking
Chanchlani's career has increasingly expanded from performing to behind-the-camera work. His production activities include writing, directing, producing and developing narrative projects.
ACV Studios serves as the production banner associated with Ekaki. Through the project, Chanchlani took responsibility across several stages of production while working with a larger technical and creative team.
His transition into filmmaking had been developing for several years. In a 2021 interview with Forbes India, he described an ambition to establish a production house and experiment with genres including science fiction and comedy.
Ekaki represented the realisation of part of that longer-term filmmaking direction.
Awards and recognition
Chanchlani has received recognition for his work as a digital creator and comedian.
In 2018, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Digital Influencer.
In 2019, he received the Best Comedy Influencer award at the World Bloggers Awards held in Cannes. Forbes India reported the award as one of the recognitions Chanchlani received during the early growth of his digital career.
In 2021, Forbes India selected Chanchlani for its 30 Under 30 list in the Digital Content Creators category. Forbes India highlighted his large YouTube audience and his experimentation with different forms of digital comedy.
Creative style
Chanchlani's early popularity was built around relatable comedy and character-driven sketches. His videos frequently take ordinary experiences and transform them into exaggerated comic situations.
Common subjects include school and college life, examinations, family relationships, friendships, social behaviour, workplace situations and popular entertainment.
Multiple-character performances are also an important feature of his comedy. Rather than relying on a single fictional character, Chanchlani frequently plays several roles within the same sketch.
His later projects have expanded this approach into scripted storytelling. Aakhri Safar explored horror, while Ekaki combined science fiction, horror, mystery and comedy.
Public profile
Chanchlani has become one of the prominent figures in India's digital creator ecosystem. His career developed during the rapid growth of YouTube and social-media-based entertainment in India.
Forbes India described him in 2021 as a YouTuber and social-media content creator and noted that his work had developed beyond conventional short-form internet comedy.
His later work as a writer, director and producer has broadened his professional profile from online comedian to filmmaker and digital production creator.
Filmography
Web series and digital productions
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Class of 2017 | Actor | Web series |
| 2020 | Aakhri Safar | Actor, Writer, Director | Short horror film |
| 2025–present | Ekaki | Actor, Writer, Director, Producer | Science-fiction horror-comedy series |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Men in Black: International | Cameo appearance | Hollywood film |
Selected digital works
- Ashish Chanchlani Vines
- The Student Anthem
- Mera Baap Mahaan
- Aakhri Safar
- Lockdown with Parivar
- Lockdown Ke Side Effects
- Office, Exam Aur Vaccine
- Ekaki
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards | Best Digital Influencer | Won |
| 2019 | World Bloggers Awards | Best Comedy Influencer | Won |
| 2021 | Forbes India 30 Under 30 | Digital Content Creators | Selected |
See also
- Indian YouTubers
- Indian comedians
- Indian digital content creators
- YouTube in India
- Indian web series
- Digital entertainment in India
External links
- Ashish Chanchlani Vines on YouTube
- Ashish Chanchlani: Going viral for a living at Forbes India
- Forbes India 30 Under 30 2021
- Ashish Chanchlani at IMDb