In his recent vlog, Sourav asked Avantika to drink water from Oreo’s bowl. When Avantika initially refused, Sourav asked her to take just a sip. He then picked up the bowl filled with water and brought it to her.
He then asked the other participants in the game whether he had said anything wrong.
He first gained recognition for his sketching videos on his channel Sourav Joshi Arts before rising to widespread fame after launching Sourav Joshi Vlogs in 2019. Sourav married Avantika Bhatt in November 2025. He eventually revealed her face publicly in November 2025, sharing pictures of the two together on Instagram.
Sourav assured his wife that they had poured clean water into the bowl for her. she eventually completed the dare Although Avantika appeared hesitant. several viewers were unimpressed by Sourav’s dare While the incident may have been intended as a joke. The video also caught the attention of Amit Kilhor, an Indian UPSC educator, mentor and content creator who founded Resolve IAS. Reacting to the incident, Kilhor called Sourav a misogynist, adding to the criticism the YouTuber has been facing. Sourav is one of India’s most popular YouTubers , best known for his daily vlogs documenting his family life, travel experiences and personal milestones. His decision to document his everyday life helped him build a massive following, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch his family’s activities and celebrations. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at Aloha On The Ganges in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Before their wedding, Sourav had kept Avantika’s identity private, often concealing her face in his vlogs.
This is not the first time the couple has faced criticism. Sourav was criticised during his wedding celebrations when he continued recording and appeared to ignore Avantika as she tried to speak to him. In one clip, Avantika appeared upset, while Sourav seemed more concerned with filming than addressing her concerns. Another clip showed her getting out of a car after becoming frustrated, while Sourav’s reaction appeared dismissive to some viewers. Social media users questioned whether he was taking her feelings seriously and criticised his tendency to record personal moments.
In February 2026, he faced further backlash after clips from his vlogs featuring arguments and tense moments with Avantika went viral.
