Who Is UK07 Rider Anurag Dobhal? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Bigg Boss 17 Contestant

The digital creator community has been left shocked after reports of a near-fatal car accident involving popular YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, widely known as UK07 Rider and a former contestant on Bigg Boss 17. The influencer is currently fighting for his life in the ICU after a high-speed crash on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway. The incident reportedly happened during an Instagram Live session and has deeply concerned fans and fellow creators.

Anurag Dobhal, popularly known as UK07 Rider or Babu Bhaiya, was born on September 18, 1997, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He grew up in a middle-class family, his father Om Prakash Dobhal is a retired government school teacher and his mother Kalaa Dobhal is a homemaker. He has a brother, Atul Dobhal (Kalam Ink), and a sister, Ankita. In his early years, Anurag also gave tuition classes to support his family before starting his journey as a content creator.

Anurag Dobhal married his longtime girlfriend Ritika Chauhan on April 30, 2025, in Dehradun. Ritika was originally a fan who had messaged him on Instagram for years before they started dating. Later, Anurag’s personal life became controversial after he posted a long video claiming he faced severe mental pressure from his parents and brother, who allegedly opposed his inter-caste marriage. He also said Ritika later left their home to stay with her parents, which deeply affected him emotionally.

According to recent estimates from influencer analysis websites and online media reports, Anurag Dobhal has an estimated net worth of ₹20–25 crore. His monthly earnings are believed to range between ₹10 lakh and ₹20 lakh, depending on video views, brand deals, and collaborations, as reported by Moneycontrol. His income mainly comes from YouTube ad revenue, brand sponsorships, merchandise sales, social media partnerships, public appearances, and promotional campaigns.

Anurag Dobhal, popularly known as The UK07 Rider, has built a massive online following through his motorcycle vlogs and his appearance on Bigg Boss 17. His main YouTube channel, The UK07 Rider, has around 7.98 million subscribers, while his Instagram account @anurag_dobhal has over 7 million followers.

In his nearly two-hour vlog titled “The Last Message”, uploaded on March 4, 2024, Anurag Dobhal announced that he was quitting YouTube due to severe mental stress and ongoing family conflicts. In the video, he alleged that his parents and brother Atul Dobhal opposed his inter-caste marriage to Ritika Chauhan, leading to serious personal disputes and emotional distress. He also claimed financial losses and spoke about battling depression, even revealing a past suicide attempt. After the video went viral, his brother Kalam Ink rejected the accusations, calling them one-sided and misleading.