Khan Sir’s Incredible Journey: From Walking Home with ₹40 to Rejecting ₹107 Crore Offer – The Teacher Who Changed India’s Education Game
Khan Sir’s Incredible Journey: From Walking Home with ₹40 to Rejecting ₹107 Crore Offer - The Teacher Who Changed India’s Education Game
Faizal Khan’s rise from financial struggles to becoming India’s most loved teacher proves that dreams never fail, only plans do.
Faizal Khan, better known as Khan Sir, grew up in a modest home in a small town in Uttar Pradesh. His father was a contractor, his mother a homemaker, and money was scarce. From an early age, he dreamed of joining the Indian Army, attempting the Sainik School, Polytechnic, and NDA entrances but failed each time.
Heartbroken yet determined, he turned to teaching. His first student topped the class, sparking word-of-mouth success. But financial struggles persisted. One evening, after earning just ₹40, he faced a ₹90 bus fare home. Too proud to ask for help, he walked the entire way. Sitting by the Ganga that night, he resolved to start his own coaching centre.
With friends’ help, Khan Sir opened a small class. Success soon followed — and so did trouble. One night, his centre was bombed. Instead of quitting, he returned the next day, finding his students waiting with brooms to help rebuild. Their loyalty became his driving force.
His unique, humorous teaching style gained massive popularity. In 2019, he launched the Khan GS Research Centre YouTube channel, now with over 23 million subscribers, covering subjects like history, geography, polity, and current affairs.
One day, a company offered him ₹107 crore to join them. He refused, saying, “My students need me.” For him, teaching is not about money but changing lives.
As of 2024, his net worth is around ₹41 crore, earned from his institute, YouTube, mobile app, and books. Known for charging modest fees, he remains committed to affordable education. In May 2025, he announced his marriage to his students via a video message.
Today, Khan Sir is one of India’s most celebrated educators. His greatest satisfaction lies not in wealth, but in watching his students succeed.
