Prajakta Koli, also known as MostlySane, is an Indian YouTube celebrity, blogger, and rapper. With over 3.5 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, she creates hilarious comedy videos about everyday situations. Prajakta has collaborated with numerous YouTubers, comedians, actors, and musicians, gaining recognition for her entertaining content. Beyond her online success, she is a passionate advocate for girls’ education, anti-bullying, mental health awareness, and responsible social media usage. From her humble beginnings in Mumbai, Prajakta’s career has skyrocketed, leading her to become a national representative at the UN. Despite her achievements, she remains grounded and continues to thrive both professionally and personally in India.
Quick Facts
- Indian Celebrities Born In June
- Boyfriend: Vrishank Khanal Age: 30 Years, 30 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Father: Manoj Koli
- Mother: Archana Koli
- Siblings: Nishant Koli
- Born Country: India
- City: Mumbai, India
Prajakta Koli’s Journey to YouTube Stardom
Prajakta Koli, a talented young woman from Mumbai, always had a passion for performing on stage. Since the age of nine, she dreamt of becoming a radio jockey (RJ). After graduating from college, she landed an internship at ‘Fever 104 FM’ radio station in Mumbai. For nine months, she worked as a production assistant until she got the opportunity to host her own late night show. During this time, she had the chance to meet actor Hrithik Roshan and even shot a series of funny videos with him. Little did she know, these videos would change her life forever.
The Birth of a YouTube Star
While Prajakta didn’t think much of the videos she made with Hrithik Roshan, the VP of ‘One Digital Entertainment’ saw her talent for digital entertainment. He suggested that she start her own YouTube channel. Taking a leap of faith, Prajakta quit her job and uploaded her first video, ‘Types of Singles,’ on Valentine’s Day in 2015. However, success didn’t come overnight. She struggled to gain followers, but with the support of her family and the guidance of her team, she uploaded a video titled ’10 hilarious words Delhites use’ in June 2015. This video went viral, and within just two months, she gained 30,000 subscribers. By October 2016, her channel reached the impressive milestone of 1 million subscribers.
A Comical Take on Indian Society
Prajakta actively posts on her YouTube channel three times a week, sharing her comical take on everyday life and situations that are relatable to Indian society. She has collaborated with several other YouTubers and Bollywood celebrities, such as Kajol, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Badshah. Prajakta is also conscious of the social stigmas facing society today. In October 2016, on World Mental Health Day, she started a campaign called ‘#iPledgeToBeMe’ on her social media platforms to address mental health issues.
A Year of Achievements
2017 was a significant year for Prajakta. Her video ‘Types of people on family Whatsapp groups’ propelled her to YouTube stardom. She also wrote and released a rap song called ‘Shameless,’ which addressed her own experiences with body shaming. Prajakta was part of a YouTube web series called ‘P.A. Gals’ and had the opportunity to attend a town hall meeting hosted by ‘The Obama Foundation,’ where she met former U.S. president Barack Obama.
Recognition and Social Initiatives
In 2018, Prajakta became the face of the online store for the retail brand ‘H&M’ and won the ‘Viral Queen’ award at the ‘IWM Digital Awards.’ She also became the Indian Ambassador of YouTube’s social initiative ‘Creators For Change.’ Her music video ‘No Offence,’ created for this initiative, was screened at the ‘International Day of Tolerance’ conference at the U.N., where she represented India. Prajakta actively participated in various social initiatives, including YouTube’s ‘Safer Internet Week’ and the ‘YouTube Impact Labs’ initiative to encourage girls’ education. She also spoke about girls’ education as part of the ‘#GirlsCount’ campaign started by the ‘One’ campaign. Additionally, she featured in the first-ever WhatsApp television advertisement to spread awareness about fake news.
Recognition and Interviews
Prajakta’s achievements continued in 2019. She was featured in the ’30 Under 30′ issue of ‘Forbes India’ magazine and the ’35 Under 35′ article of ‘Entrepreneur’ magazine. She received the ‘Women of Worth’ award from ‘Outlook Business’ magazine and won the ‘YouTuber of the Year’ award at the ‘Cosmopolitan India Blogger Awards.’ In April 2019, she had the opportunity to interview YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki about YouTube’s social responsibility and future plans.
Family and Personal Life
Prajakta Koli was born on June 27, 1993, in Mumbai, India, to Manoj and Archana Koli. She has an elder brother named Nishant. Prajakta attended ‘Vasant Vihar High School’ and graduated from ‘V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce’ in Mumbai with a degree in Mass Media. She is currently in a relationship with Vrishank Khanal, a law professional. Her career is managed by the Mumbai-based media company ‘One Digital Entertainment.’ In her free time, Prajakta enjoys reading, traveling, and trying out different types of cuisines. She currently resides in Thane, India.