Ritu Rathee Taneja

Ritu Rathee Taneja is a commercial pilot and popular YouTuber who co-runs the highly successful channel Flying Beast with her husband, Gaurav Taneja. Born on November 20, 1990, in Gurugram, Haryana, Ritu has made a mark as one of the few female pilots in India, currently serving as a captain on the Airbus A320. Her journey into aviation was inspired by a friend's suggestion, and she pursued her pilot training in the U.S. at Arizona. Coming from a traditional Haryanvi family, Ritu faced challenges convincing her parents to allow her to train abroad, but her determination paid off. Flying Beast showcases her family's daily life, travels, and fitness experiences, earning millions of subscribers due to its "real and raw" content. Besides her work as a pilot, Ritu has become a social media influencer, admired for balancing her professional career with motherhood. Ritu is married to Gaurav Taneja, and they have two daughters, Kairavi (nicknamed Rasbhari) and Chaitravi.