Meet Angkit Joshi, the viral internet sensation who is capturing hearts on social media by documenting his life as a cab driver. Here’s everything you should know about his background and story!
There was a time when going viral on the internet was considered a major accomplishment. However, in today’s digital age, the lifespan of a piece of content’s virality has shrunk. Several years ago, people, things, or trends would go viral and stay there for months or even years. However, even the most well-known creators are finding it difficult to go viral on social media for months.
Because of the sudden increase in the number of content creators, the concept of virality has changed significantly. People are no longer surprised when someone leaves their corporate job to open a tea stall; they’ve seen it all before. What’s new for them is watching Rajesh, a truck driver, vlog about his daily activities. Another perfect example of how people’s tastes change over time is the viral Noida-based cab driver, who is receiving a lot of love and appreciation from netizens on social media.
Angkit Joshi, a 28-year-old cab driver, has become an internet sensation after several videos of him interacting with his passengers went viral on Instagram. Today, we’ll look into Angkit’s life to see how he made the ultimate transition from the corporate world to working as a taxi driver.
Meet Angkit Joshi, a Noida-based cab driver who quit his corporate job as a business developer to become a suited and booted driver
In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Angkit Joshi discussed his decision to leave his corporate job as a business developer and become a full-time cab driver. The Noida-based cab driver admitted that he never intended to create content on YouTube while working as a cab driver and that it happened by accident.
When asked why he quit his corporate job, Angkit Joshi explained that he was exhausted because his life had become monotonous. As a result, Angkit decided to take a risk and try something outside of his comfort zone. He also stated that the primary reason for recording his conversations with passengers was to add a sense of fun while riding, which is uncommon in India right now. He said, “I didn’t plan this when I left my job. I was just exhausted from the corporate life. My agenda was to ensure that people get to have fun while travelling. Going viral just happened by chance. When I told my family about my decision to quit my job of a business developer, they were, in fact, very supportive. And now that my content is making headlines, my father is quite proud of me.”
There’s no denying that Angkit Joshi’s decision to record his conversations with passengers has benefited him greatly. From becoming a social media sensation for his respectful behavior to receiving praise for normalizing this profession, Angkit is attracting a lot of female attention.
In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Angkit revealed that he had received numerous marriage proposals after revealing in one of his vlogs that his parents were looking for a suitable bride for him. He said, “Ab mujhe rishtey bhi aa rahe hain in DMs, stating, ‘Will you marry me?’ Ek toh London se bhi aaya tha. I keep thinking, aisa kya dikh gaya mujh mein?”
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Angkit Joshi, a social media sensation, gave a reality check to young people who wanted to be cab drivers or content creators like him
Furthermore, in the same interview, Angkit Joshi mentioned how many young people are inspired by his life and have messaged him about wanting to work like him. However, Angkit revealed that he told them not to do this work simply because his life appeared to be more enjoyable than the others’.
The cab driver discussed his life’s hardships and how his income has decreased since leaving his corporate job. He explained that his family is behind him, and he also has some savings in case things don’t go as planned. Explaining that working as a cab driver was a calculated risk, Angkit advised young people to develop a solid plan before committing to anything. He said, “Some people message me saying woh mere jaise banna chahte hain. Par mujhe dekh kar yeh kaam mat karo. My income has drastically gone down since I left my job. I have savings from my previous stint and can rely on my family if the need be. My future plan is to set up a travel company. If others don’t have a solid plan or the time and resources, they won’t be able to make the cut.”
Famous cab driver Angkit Joshi’s viral video with Lenskart employee
On September 3, 2023, Angkit Joshi took to Instagram and shared a video of his first day as a cab driver. In the video, Angkit can be seen wearing a blue shirt and talking about how his first customer gave him Rs. 51 as shagun on his first day of work. In the video, he also admitted that he quit his corporate job to work as a cab driver. The video received a positive response from viewers, and over time, Angkit’s content began to gain popularity on social media.
However, Angkit Joshi’s vlog with a female passenger who used to work at Lenskart propelled his Instagram handle and YouTube channel to new heights. The two had a wonderful, candid conversation in which they both revealed things about each other. While Angkit stated that he is from Uttarakhand, the female passenger revealed that she previously worked as a designer at Bata. Not only that, but the female passenger gave Angkit three branded sunglasses, and the Lenskart employee’s kind gesture warmed the hearts of viewers. He currently has 175K Instagram followers and 6.37K YouTube subscribers through his channel, Angkit Joshi.
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