Top 10 Indian Female Youtubers To Definitely Follow
Youtube is becoming increasingly popular in India (Just ask PewDiePie!) As faster and cheaper internet has become readily available, short and easy-to-consume content on Youtube has become the way to go for most people. After all, what’s better than checking out that ten-minute video during our breaks or catching up on our favourite vloggers on our way home? Youtube with its enormous variety in content- be cookery channels, baking channels, news portals or book vlogs- there is something for everyone on this giant video streaming platform. All this content is also available anywhere and at any point in time. What’s there to not like?
The increasing popularity of Youtube has proved to be a boon to the creators of content too! They can directly upload the content on this platform and reach out to millions of fans. With more and more content creators entering the Youtube scene, new and fresh content is uploaded on Youtube every minute, and the viewers are left with even more options to choose from. Desi YouTubers have been taking the world by a storm, right from Bhuvam Bam to comedy groups such as East India Comedy. Female YouTubers aren’t far behind! With fresh voices, fresh perspectives and great senses of humour, here are the top ten female YouTubers you should definitely follow!
- MostlySane or Prajakta Koli
Prajakta Koli or as she is better known as, MostlySane, is one of the most popular YouTubers in India right now. She has over 3 million subscribers and has recently completed four years of being a Youtuber. Known for her relatable comedy sketches, MostlySane uses the characters of her typically Indian parents to bring humour into everyday incidents. She has been compared with the hugely popular Indo-Canadian Youtuber Superwoman or Lilly Singh, with whom she also collaborated recently. MostlySane is a breath of fresh air and you’re missing out if you’re not following her!
2. Aditi Mittal
One of the first female stand-up comedians in India, Aditi Mittal is raw, real and strays away from the safe and easy topics for Indian comedians. She is known for her outspokenness and has 2,40,000 subscribers on her Youtube channel. Aditi Mittal often talks about issues concerning women- in her typical hilarious style of course! She comes with no filters and says what she thinks, which is the reason for her popularity both as a stand-up comedian and as a Youtuber. If you’re someone who likes keeping it real, then Aditi Mittal’s channel is the place for you.
3. Girliyapa
Started by The Viral Fever (TVF) in 2015, Girliyapa is one of the popular channels on Youtube that is run by an all-women team. It produces women-centric content that is very relatable but always has a dash of humour. The Girliyapa team also produces original web series like ‘Girls’ Hostel’ which are well-loved by their 3.5 million subscribers.
4. Neeti Palta
Another popular stand-up comic, Neeti Palta has her audiences in splits whether it is live or through her Youtube channel. With an unmissable talent to set her audiences at ease through her tone and Punjabi mannerisms, Neeti Palta is somebody you should definitely follow for that stress-busting laugh.
5. RJ Sukriti
RJ Sukriti has a bubbly but fierce personality and it comes through in her videos. She will have you rolling over with laughter and keep you entertained, but at the same time, she will also make witty and sarcastic videos on Hardik Pandya and his sexism. This girl has got it all! What are you waiting for? Go check her out now!
6. Sumaira Shaikh
With her witty yet bizarre sense of humour, Sumaira Shaikh’s stand-up is nothing like you’ll ever see, and it’s all available on her YouTube channel. Sumaira Shaikh isn’t afraid to talk about the absurd and she is one of the upcoming comedians in India.
7. Srishti Dixit
BuzzFeed India’s not so secret weapon, Srishti Dixit will have you in splits through her sassy and hilarious videos! She isn’t one to fear making fun of herself- you will see a natural effortlessness in her humour. More often than not, her sketches and videos are very relevant to the problems that women face in the world today. From makeup to #MeToo, Srishti will talk about it all and leave you feeling light yet empowered.
She has recently quit her full-time job at BuzzFeed India, so we will see more of Srishti in the videos on BuzzFeed and also elsewhere!
8. Radhika Vaz
Radhika Vaz is bold, real, robust and has a unique style of comedy that leaves us in splits while also making us question politics and gender stereotypes. Her YouTube videos are nothing different! She’s your go-to person for some relevant yet hilarious content.
9. Kaneez Surka
Kaneez Surka is the Queen of Improv and hosts a game show called ‘The General Fun Game Show’ on her YouTube channel. Currently in the second season, this show has celebrities and comedians competing for a prize in the most hilarious ways. There is a lot of improv involved of course!
10. Surabhi Bagga
From Filter Copy’s videos to Queens of Comedy to her own YouTube channel, Surabhi Bagga has come a long, long way. On her channel, she continues her hilarious antics and often invites her fellow stand-up comics from Queens of Comedy to join her in spreading laughter.
Through their hard work and their impeccable sense of humour, these women have transformed the content on YouTube making it more relevant and relatable to Indian girls and women. Go, check them out!
Written By: Maitreyee Mhatre
