3 minutes of readingNew DelhiMarch 3, 2026 05:33 pm IST
Bigg Boss 17 contestant and popular YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, widely known as UK07 Rider, has opened up about his months away from social media. Anurag, who gained a huge digital following through his motorcycle vlogs, revealed in a recent Instagram note that he has suffered severe mental harassment over the past year. According to Anurag, the bullying has taken a toll not only on his mental health but also on his family, finances and relationships.
Anurag Dobhal claims to have been mentally harassed
On Tuesday, Anurag shared a message detailing what he described as prolonged harassment. He wrote, “So, since last year I have been mentally harassed by some people who took away everything from me. My family, my financial power and my relationships. I was tortured by my own people to such an extent that Jeene layak nahi chhora (they have left me nothing worth living for).”
He continued, “I fought as best as I could, but now they have started following me to attempt a planned deadly attack on me. Jitna seh skta tha hua abhi. Abb aur nahi suffers karskta mentally Jaayuga zaroor lekin in sbke cherey aur reality bata ke jayunga Abbb ni shen hota (I have tolerated as much as I can so far. I cannot suffer anymore mentally. I will definitely leave, but I will I will expose them all and reveal their true faces before I leave. I can’t take this anymore).
The publication quickly sparked concern among his followers, many of whom were already wondering about his prolonged disappearance.
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Absence of social networks.
Anurag Dobhal, who has 6.9 million followers on Instagram, was absent from both Instagram and YouTube throughout February. Even before that, fans noticed irregular uploads and fewer public appearances.
His digital journey began in 2018, when he carved a niche for himself in the cycling community. Over time, his passion for motorcycles translated into a loyal fan base, making him one of India’s most recognized moto-vloggers.
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Bigg Boss 17 controversy
Anurag Dobhal’s popularity grew even more when he entered Bigg Boss 17 in 2023. However, his stint on the reality show ended in controversy.
After his eviction, he alleged that he was humiliated inside the house. Talking to Siddharth Kanan, he said, “Mere sath show me the path of shame hua hai. Ek puri activity mera liye banaye gaye the… yeh sachai hai. Yeh footage hai unpe. Yeh cheez dekh kar ke aaya hu. Ek puri activity mein mere ko khada kar diya gaya hai kyunki maine show ki disrespect ki aur pure ghar wale ‘Shame, shame Anurag’ shrieks rahe the (I was forced to do a walk of shame on the show. That is the truth and there are pictures of it. I was forced to participate in an activity where all the contestants shouted ‘Shame, shame Anurag’).”
In May 2025, Anurag married his long-time girlfriend, Ritika Chauhan. A few months later, in September, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.