How much is Tanmay Bhat's net worth? Comedian reacts to report claiming it is Rs 665 cr

Comedian and content creator Tanmay Bhat recently addressed reports claiming his net worth to be Rs 665 crore, emphasizing the dynamics of India's booming content creator economy. A wealth management startup's report had placed Bhat's estimated net worth at Rs 665 crore, ranking him among India's wealthiest content creators.

Tanmay Bhat Refutes Reports

However, Bhat refuted this claim on X (Twitter), stating, "I can assure you this number is wildly off - at least for me," in response to a post listing net worth figures of popular content creators.

Bhat, known for his work with the comedy group AIB and his contributions to advertising agency Moonshot, began his career as a TV show writer. His journey into content creation led to the co-founding of the YouTube channel AIB with Gursimran Khamba, Rohan Joshi and Ashish Shakya in 2013, gaining immense popularity for its comedic sketches and parodies.

The Indian content creator economy has seen exponential growth, contributing significantly to the GDP and creating numerous job opportunities. A marketing insights agency predicts the market to surpass $3926.2 million by 2030, with top creators like CarryMinati, Bhuvan Bam, and Technical Guruji amassing substantial net worths.

Reacting humorously to the net worth claim in a now deleted post, Bhat joked, "Imagine doing IQOO meme nights and making 600 crore!" His return to content creation during the COVID-19 pandemic further solidified his presence in the digital space.

Tanmay Bhat's Past Controversies

The narrative around Bhat also touches on past controversies, notably during the #metoo movement, where he faced allegations related to not taking action against his colleague's conduct within AIB.

Despite challenges, Bhat's resilience and creativity continued to resonate and he returned to the YouTube with fervor, at the height of COVID 19, creating new content, primarily streaming games, and reacting to desi memes with friends.