Mridul Tiwari
Mridul Tiwari (born 8 July 2000), known professionally as The MriDul, is an Indian YouTuber, comedian, actor, and social media influencer from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. He is best known for his YouTube channel "The MriDul," which features comedy sketches and relatable content inspired by everyday Indian life, including family dynamics, school experiences, and middle-class humor. As of September 2025, his channel has amassed over 19 million subscribers and 2.5 billion views, making him one of India's most prominent digital entertainers. In 2025, Tiwari gained further recognition as a contestant on the reality television show Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan.[1][2]
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| Born | Mridul Tiwari 8 July 2000 Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India | ||||||||||||
| Nationality | Indian | ||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | YouTuber, comedian, actor, social media influencer | ||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2018–present | ||||||||||||
| Genre(s) | Comedy, vlogs | ||||||||||||
| Subscribers | 19 million | ||||||||||||
| Views | 2.5 billion+ (September 2025) | ||||||||||||
| Associated acts | Pragati Tiwari | ||||||||||||
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Early Life and Education
Mridul Tiwari was born on 8 July 2000 in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India, into a Hindu Brahmin family. His father, Raghavendra Tiwari, is a businessman, and his mother, Shashi Tiwari, is a homemaker. He has an elder sister, Pragati Tiwari, who frequently appears in his YouTube videos. Tiwari completed his schooling at Deep Public School in Surajpur, Greater Noida, and pursued a degree at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (formerly Meerut University). From a young age, he showed an interest in storytelling, acting, and photography, purchasing his first camera at 17 to explore content creation.[3][4]
Career
YouTube Career
Tiwari launched his YouTube channel, "The MriDul," in 2018, focusing on comedy sketches that resonate with Indian audiences. His first video, "Sister vs Girlfriend," uploaded in October 2018, gained over 4.5 million views. His breakthrough came in 2019 with the viral video "School Life," which amassed over 110 million views for its relatable depiction of classroom experiences. By September 2019, his channel reached 100,000 subscribers, earning the YouTube Silver Play Button. In March 2020, he surpassed 1 million subscribers, securing the Golden Play Button, and by September 2025, his channel had grown to over 19 million subscribers and 2.5 billion views, earning the Diamond Play Button.
Tiwari's content, primarily in Hindi and Haryanvi, focuses on relatable themes like sibling rivalries, family interactions, and school life, noted for its family-friendly humor. He has been recognized with awards such as Best Content Creator and Global Trendsetter at the 2024 Influencer Impact Awards and an acknowledgment by the London Book of World Records.
Bigg Boss 19
In August 2025, Tiwari entered Bigg Boss 19 as a contestant through the "Fans Ka Faisla" public vote on JioHotstar, competing against Shehbaz Badesha. His entry was confirmed during the grand premiere on 24 August 2025, hosted by Salman Khan. Tiwari's comedic flair and approachable personality made him a standout, with a notable interaction with contestant Natalia Janoszek. Despite some social media criticism about YouTubers in television, he defended digital creators' value in a post-show interview.
Other Ventures
Tiwari is active on social media, with 4.7 million Instagram followers and 6.2 million Facebook followers as of September 2025. He engages audiences with content on fashion, fitness, and travel. He collaborates with brands in fashion, lifestyle, and technology, boosting his income through sponsorships. Tiwari is also known for his fitness enthusiasm, often sharing gym sessions, and his love for automobiles, showcasing his luxury car collection.
Net Worth
As of September 2025, Tiwari’s net worth is estimated at ₹5–61 crore (approximately $0.6–7.3 million), derived from YouTube ad revenue, brand collaborations, social media sponsorships, and his Bigg Boss 19 appearance. His annual YouTube earnings are estimated at ₹3.5 crore.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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| 2025 | Bigg Boss 19 | Contestant | Entered via "Fans Ka Faisla" public vote |
References
- ↑ https://www.indiaforums.com/article/bigg-boss-19-youtuber-mridul-tiwari-on-salman-khans-show-has-a-staggering-net-worth-at-age-of-24_226321
- ↑ https://www.news18.com/movies/television/bigg-boss-19-who-is-mridul-tiwari-latest-confirmed-contestant-of-salman-khan-show-9520094.html
- ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2025/bigg-boss-19-premiere-who-is-mridul-tiwari-bb19-contestant-youtuber-lamborgini-controversy-net-worth-476007.html
- ↑ https://www.bollywoodlife.com/photos/bigg-boss-19-who-is-youtuber-mridul-tiwari-net-worth-career-controversies-all-you-need-to-know-about-bb19-contestant-3238927/
- ↑ https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/from-lamborghini-owner-to-reality-star-mridul-tiwari-s-journey-to-the-bigg-boss-19-house-photo-gallery-13489365.html