Meet India’s Richest Female YouTuber: A Former Teacher Turned Chef With a ₹46 Crore Net Worth
Meet India's Richest Female YouTuber: A Former Teacher Turned Chef With a ₹46 Crore Net Worth
The 65-year-old former teacher turned her passion for cooking into a successful YouTube career, amassing millions of subscribers and a net worth of Rs. 46 crores.
Nisha Madhulika, a name synonymous with home-style cooking, is not just a popular YouTuber but also India’s richest female content creator on the platform. With over 14.2 million subscribers, she has become a household name. For those seeking easy-to-make, comforting vegetarian recipes it reminds them of home-cooked meals.
Born on August 25, 1959, in a middle-class family in Uttar Pradesh, Nisha discovered her love for cooking at a young age. Despite her passion, she initially pursued a career as a teacher, later helping her husband, M.S. Gupta, with his business. It wasn’t until 2011, at the age of 52, that Nisha took a bold step to follow her culinary dreams by launching her YouTube channel.
Her journey was not without challenges, but her dedication paid off. By 2014, Nisha had made her mark among India’s top YouTube chefs, thanks to her consistent content and relatable recipes. Her videos, often focused on vegetarian dishes, sweets, snacks and more, resonate deeply with viewers, especially young adults living away from their families who miss the taste of home.
Nisha’s big break came in 2017 when she was named the Top YouTube Cooking Content Creator at the Social Media Summit & Awards. Her success continued to soar and by 2020, she had crossed 10 million subscribers, earning YouTube’s prestigious Diamond Play Button.
Beyond YouTube, Nisha Madhulika has also contributed food columns to major publications like The Times of India, Indian Express, and Amar Ujala. Her journey from teaching to becoming a celebrated chef and content creator has inspired many across India.
Today, at 65, Nisha shows no signs of slowing down. She has a massive following on social media platforms, including 5.6 million followers on Facebook and 337K on Instagram. With an estimated net worth of Rs. 46 crores, she continues to inspire millions, proving that it’s never too late to follow your passion and achieve success.
