Indian founder shares story of security guard with 3 lakh YouTube subscribers: ‘What an entrepreneurial guy’

A US-based Indian founder shared an unusual story about the hidden talent of a security guard at his workplace, leaving social media both stunned and inspired.

Founder shares story of "entrepreneurial" security guard 

Taking to X, the man identified as Harish Uthayakumar wrote, "Today I realised our security guard has three lakh subscribers on YouTube. He started making Bengali skits during Covid when he was 14. What an entrepreneurial guy. If I ever had to make Bengali ads I am gonna get this guy and so should you, I can share the contact."

San Francisco-based Uthayakumar also posted a photograph of the guard-cum-YouTuber proudly holding up his phone, showing his YouTube channel to the camera.

Today I realised our security guard has 300,000 subscribers on YouTube. He started making Bengali skits during Covid when he was 14!

What an entrepreneurial guy! If I ever had to make Bengali ads I’m gonna get this guy and so should you, I can share the contact! pic.twitter.com/OMxKLJXM36

— Harish Uthayakumar (@curiousharish) December 8, 2025

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Netizens respond

The post has received more than 31k views, admiring the young YouTuber’s talent and grit.

One user commented, “Please DM his contact, I want to collaborate with him,” expressing immediate interest. Another remarked, "At least put the guy's yt channel link, I mean even the channel name is blurry in the image.”

A user wrote, "The absolute hustle is admirable to say the least.”

Another remarked, "Then why is he still security guard? Always remember content is free on YouTube and anybody can see it. Even people with no money, kids can see it. Your subscriber number does not define your worth. Quality defines it."

Another said, "Wow this is so cool," and another chimed in, "I am just impressed, that is awesome."

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