The other name for success through effort! – Gajraj Singh Rathore

“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle”- this quotation by Napoleon Hill fits best for the character of Gajraj Singh Rathore. A theatre artist and famous

Youtuber who has earned name and fame through continuous effort and self-improvisation- Gajraj Singh Rathore, also known as Gajju, is the current sensation of Youtube and Instagram.

Born and brought up in a Rajput family of Rajasthan , this immensely shy and introverted boy never thought that one day, he would become an online influencer with 91.2 K followers on Instagram! With his grandfather being an army man, Gajraj grew up with the sole aim of joining the army. He completed his class 12 with flying colors. He scored a dashing 95 %, which is highly appreciable. . The only obstacle in his path of joining the army was his immense lack of confidence and introverted nature. Being very silent as a child, this simple boy was scared even to form sentences while communicating with others.

The central turning point in Gajraj’s life was his admission in Kirori Mal College, Delhi, for graduation. In the second year of college, he joined the theatre to build up his confidence. Till then, his purpose behind entering the theatre was to gain confidence enough to join the army. But it was here that he discovered his hidden talents. He was appreciated for his ability to build upon a character. Slowly he gained self-confidence and started making Vigo Videos. The most astonishing part was that his first two videos became viral, and he earned Rs 5 thousand through encashing Vigo coins. It was a massive boost to his morale.

There has been no looking back since then. His Vigo Videos began to gain 3 million views when he was in his 3rd year. It was then that he received an email from TikTok in 2017. He went to Mumbai to join the annual event of TikTok. It was there that Gajraj realized that he was a star. He joined TikTok and signed a contract of 6 months. Gajraj now became more professional, bought a camera, and made more severe content. People who used to criticize him, started appreciating him, and that was his biggest motivation.

Next, our TikTok star joined Youtube and Instagram. He met Prem Vats and Noor Afshan and collaborated with them to make more professional Youtube videos. He started sharing his Vigo Videos on his Instagram account, “imgajraj.” The only problem that Gajraj was facing at this time of his career was pressure from his family. Belonging to a conservative Rajput family, his father was worried about his future. Gajraj explained to his father that he needs some time. If he could not make a mark in this field by 2021, he would join the army. But slowly, his earnings increased, and he started sending money to his father.

Gajraj was now a public figure. Everyone started recognizing him and appreciated him. Slowly his father too started to appreciate his fame. He started his own Youtube channel named “The Gajju”. He has made short films on Youtube like “Bond” and “Guilty”. He is even auditioning for Zee Music and Alt Bajaj for their upcoming web series.Gajraj Singh Rathore has an excellent message for his fans and followers . He says, “ people will first criticize you, laugh at you, then they will observe your hard work and will appreciate you, and finally follow you”. So, one must never quit and always follow your heart. The self-made star believes in living life on his terms.