Gujju love guru Chandan Rathod dies in Bhabhar bike crash

AHMEDABAD : Popular Gujarati social media influencer Chandan Rathod, widely known as ‘Gujju Love Guru’, died after a motorcycle collision near Haridham Gaushala close to Bhabhar, leaving his family and millions of followers in shock.

Rathod suffered critical injuries in the crash and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision.

Rathod had emerged as a popular digital creator among Gujarati youth, using comedy and the local dialect to deliver messages about life and society. He had around 1.8 million Instagram followers and 985,000 YouTube subscribers.

His death has drawn added attention to Reels he posted just hours before the accident, in which he spoke about life’s uncertainty and death. The videos have since circulated widely online.

Followers expressed shock over the tragic coincidence, with many describing Rathod as a creator who made people laugh while conveying social messages.