22-Year-Old BITS Goa Dropout Earns ₹35 Lakh a Month; Ashneer Grover Reacts

Ishan Sharma, a 22-year-old YouTuber and former BITS Pilani student, recently disclosed his substantial monthly earnings to a panel of industry luminaries, including Ashneer Grover, Sanjeev Bikchandani, Asish Mohapatra, and Sarthak Ahuja. During a podcast titled ‘LEAKED – How to Start a Business in 2024 (What ACTUALLY WORKS)’, Sharma revealed that he earned ₹35 lakh last month, which he surprisingly viewed as a problem.

The revelation sparked astonishment among the veteran panelists. Ashneer Grover, known for his witty remarks, humorously expressed disbelief, saying, “‘Tu 35 lakh kamata hai kya mahine me?’ (You make ₹35 lakhs a month?)” He jokingly suggested Sharma should be on the panel instead.

Sharma explained that earning ₹35 lakh monthly felt limiting because it hindered his ability to engage in additional business ventures. This sentiment left the panel visibly surprised. Ashneer Grover further shared that at 22, he earned nothing, contrasting it with Asish Mohapatra’s ₹35,000 monthly income, Sarthak Ahuja’s ₹5,000, and Sanjeev Bikhchandani’s ₹1,500 during the same age.

The podcast clip quickly went viral on X, amassing over 726,000 views and 5,000 likes since its release. It prompted varied reactions online, with users discussing the implications of Sharma’s earnings and their own aspirations.

Shocking Reaction of Ashneer Grover and Sanjeev Bikchandani After Knowing Ishaan Makes Over ₹35 Lakhs a Month

This is Excellent, Commendable at His Age pic.twitter.com/BCmO60Vgl9

— Ravisutanjani (@Ravisutanjani) July 17, 2024

 

One user commented, “It’s good he’s making 35LPM, but it might create FOMO among college students. I’m 23 and not earning yet, dependent on my dad, but striving to match his success.” Another humorously remarked, “My day was going well until I saw this.” The disparity in perspectives on Sharma’s earnings highlighted the varied reactions among viewers.