Ankit Baiyanpuria, originally known as Ankit Singh, emerged as a prominent figure in the fitness realm. After conquering the 75 Hard Challenge, a rigorous 75-day program inspired by American entrepreneur Andy Frisella, he becomes the talk of the town. The Haryana-born wrestler turned fitness influencer garnered massive popularity within a short span of time. He witnessed his Instagram followers skyrocket from one million to an astounding 3.7 million in just 28 days.
Reflecting on his unexpected rise, Ankit expressed gratitude, emphasizing the importance of mental strength alongside physical prowess. He is also known for advocating spiritual practices such as reading the ‘Bhagwad Gita’ and meditation.
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After gaining popularity for completing the challenging 75 Hard Challenge in June, Ankit’s success caught the attention of netizens. It even led to a collaboration with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recently held ‘Shramdan for Cleanliness’ initiative. This collaboration further fueled his online stardom, and he literally became a social media celebrity.
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Trolled for not providing a better lifestyle to parents
Ankit Baiyanpuria has also become a viral sensation on YouTube and was recently honored with the golden play button. Documenting this milestone, he recently shared an unboxing video of the coveted golden button on YouTube.
While he was getting praised for his achievement, his video went viral for some wrong reasons. Ankit Baiyanpuria found himself at the center of controversy as his viral video sparked criticism. Detractors took issue with his parents living modestly and accused him of neglecting to provide them with a more luxurious lifestyle. In response to these detractors, Ankit delivered a strong retort, addressing the criticisms and standing firm against the trolls.
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Ankit Baiyanpuria responds to the troll in a most savage way
Ankit Baiyanpuria demonstrated the unboxing of the golden play button with his parents in one of his daily vlogs. In the video, we could witness Ankit’s father opening the golden trophy his son received from YouTube. In addition, it was impossible to overlook the joy on his parents’ faces. We could also see a bit of Ankit’s house in the video.
However, the video didn’t sit well with some online users. People began making fun of the fitness guru for giving his parents a modest living despite his career’s ongoing popularity. A tweet from a user can be translated as
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“Aaj Puneet superstar ke liye izzatbhad gayi”
aaj puneet superstar ke liye izzat bhad gayi pic.twitter.com/xqaeqguyTz
— •i• (@pachtaogaybro) October 3, 2023
Undeterred by the backlash, Ankit Baiyanpuria, in a subsequent vlog, delivered a resolute response in Haryanvi. He addressed the allegations of the trolls about his father’s lifestyle.
According to insights shared by YouTuber Neon Man, Ankit aimed to convey that his parents prefer a modest and understated life, choosing to celebrate their success in a low-key manner. Amid this digital storm, the fitness influencer’s reply reflected his commitment to staying true to his roots and family values.
