Published 22:00 IST, June 26th 2023
Who was Devraj Patel, YouTuber-comedian who died in road accident?
Devraj Patel died in a road accident near Labhandi, Raipur after his bike collided with a lorry. He went viral for his 'dil se bura lagta hai...' meme.
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Popular YouTuber Devraj Patel died in a road accident on Monday (June 26). He rose to fame with his viral dialogue 'dil se bura lagta hai' which became a viral meme. On social media, Chattisgarh CM and and others mourned his untimely demise and offered their condolences.
3 things you need to know
- Reportedly, Devraj Patel was en route to film another video when his motorbike was hit by a lorry.
- While Devraj succumbed to his injuries, his friend sustained serious injuries.
- He worked with Bhuvan Bam in the series Dhindhora.
Devraj Patel's viral meme dialogue made him popular
Devraj was a resident of Mahasamund, Raipur. He was known for his comedy videos and his role in Bhuvan Bam starrer web series Dhindhora. It amassed over 4 lakh subscribers on YouTube. He also enjoyed a substantial fan following on various social media platforms. His content was comedic, and his dialogue 'dil se bura lagta hai bhai' went viral. One of his popular videos featured a humorous encounter with Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who mourned his demise on social media.
On Instagram, Devraj connected with his fans and shared snippets from his life, creating a dedicated community of over 54K followers.
(File photo of Devraj Patel | Image: Devraj Patel/Instagram)
Devraj Patel's family background
Hailing from Daab Pali village, Devraj Patel's family resided in Mahasamund district, where his father Ghanshyam Patel worked as a farmer. Devraj had a brother named Hemant Patel. He had relocated to Raipur for content creation. The road accident occurred while he was reportedly en route to film another video. Devraj had shared a reel on Instagram on Monday afternoon, just a few of hours before his death. "Lekin may cute hu na dosto?" he wrote in the caption. Take a look at his last Instagram post here:
Devraj's accident occurred near Labhandi area in Raipur after his bike collided with a speeding lorry. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel confirmed the news of his demise and shared a video of their encounter.
22:00 IST, June 26th 2023