Popular YouTuber Anurag Dobhal has recently sent shockwaves across the influencer community as he battles through a tough time. His manager, Rohit Panday, sat down to put light on some facts and address rumours. He also slammed digital creators who have been using him for clout-chasing.
Anurag Dobhal, a famous YouTuber as well as a well-known Instagram personality, has been battling serious depression and going through a hard phase of his life. Going by UK07 Rider, Anurag has been reported as a top motovlogger with his luxurious bikes and cars. However, recently, he opened up about his struggles and family rifts. On the night of March 7, Anurag crashed his Toyota Fortuner SUV after reportedly driving over 150km/hr while being live on Instagram.
Since then, several rumours have been circulating around the YouTuber's personal relations since the crash. To which his manager, Rohit Panday, exclusively cleared all the details with Screen, The Indian Express.
'Parents Disowning Him'
Rohit Panday told The Indian Express that the disowning notice issued by Anurag's father was not after the crash. Rather, it happened last year. While debunking the rumours, he said, "I want to clarify that while it's being reported that his parents have disowned him after this accident, it's not true. This announcement came out last year when their relations began to deteriorate. I don't know who is circulating this now, but it's from last year. As his brother Kalam Ink claimed, Anurag tried a lot to make his family agree to his marriage with Ritika, but they never agreed."
He explained further the reason behind the issue of the public notice, as he said, "Later, his parents got this advertisement published stating that they have disowned Anurag and Ritika. They did this because Anurag had purchased property worth Rs 2.5 crores in his mother's name. I liquidated those funds. About 3-4 months after that, all of this happened." This move made Anurag's parents completely disown him and his wife, Ritika Chauhan.
'Dowry Case'
Anurag's inter-caste marriage had deteriorated the relationship between him and his parents. Panday reveals to The Indian Express that Anurag initially thought his parents would eventually agree to his marriage. However, they told him that they'd disown him. "Initially, he thought they were joking, but they went ahead and put the advertisement stating this. After they put out this advertisement, both Ritika and Anurag filed a dowry case against them, where it was mentioned what the family did to them. This is the same dowry case Kalam Ink mentioned on his Instagram Broadcast channel."
He further adds on to say that the dowry case was a retaliation move with Ritika's permission. Anurag Dobhal wanted to fix the relation however, Panday states that the family had initiated all of this, not the couple.
'Relationship With Wife'
Rohit Panday shut down rumours of Anurag struggling alone in the hospital. He said, "Anurag's wife is 8 months pregnant and with him. Many influencers are claiming Anurag is alone in the hospital, but that's not true. There are more than 50 people in the hospital at the moment, including our close friends. I accept that the family is not answering my calls." He also told The Indian Express about Ritika's situation after the crash. "Ritika bhabhi rushed to the hospital at 6 on the morning. Anurag was admitted. She has been there, despite her health, but she is still receiving hate."
'Clout-Chasing Influencers'
Any incident becomes a hot topic on the digital platform. Such has happened with Anurag Dobhal, and influencers are reportedly trying to get fame through this. Specifically mentioning two renowned influencers, Thara Bhai Joginder and Tehelka Bhai, Rohit told Indian Express, "A lot of people would do anything for the clout at this moment. That influencer Thara Bhai Joginder got beaten up. He was trying to make a video with Tehelkaa Bhai showing how Anurag was. After Joginder was beaten up, he called up people asking them to support UK07 Rider. When I call him, he does not take my call."
He added on to say that people did not reach out to Anurag even after he posted a 2-hour-long YouTube video. People only started supporting him when his crash became news. "I have been Anurag's manager since Bigg Boss. I have been handling his mental health for eight months, and I know what he was going through. He doesn't care about getting views."
'Rohit Supporting Anurag'
Rohit also addressed claims where fans questioned his presence and support during Anurag Dobhal's crash. He said Anurag felt suffocated and wanted to get out of his room. To which Rohit asked him to come to Mumbai. "I asked him to come to Mumbai, but he didn't want to be seen at the airport; he was scared of being made fun of."
He then said that a guy who stayed with Anurag said he was going to meet his sister and wanted to go alone. "Thirty minutes later, I saw he went live and was doing this. I was in Mumbai when the accident happened. His fans rushed him to the hospital."
'Health Update'
Rohit gave a health update to The Indian Express, as Anurag had a surgery on Monday night. Currently, he is in the ICU because of the injuries he sustained. He further said, "Before undergoing a surgery, he told me, I am all he has because others are all doing things for fame. I will reply to everyone once Anurag recovers. As of now, I am looking at his hospital bill, talking to doctors, as well as managing the crowd."
Essential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.