YouTuber Dilraj Singh Rawat faces backlash over prank video

May 5, 2026

India’s famous YouTuber, Dilraj Singh Rawat (Mr. Indian Hacker), has become embroiled in controversy over a prank video. The video sparked a social media uproar after he shouted “Sardar, Sardar” while cutting a young man’s hair. As soon as the clip went viral, the Sikh community reacted strongly.

 

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Outrage grows on social media
A small portion of the video was cut and shared as shorts, spreading a false message. The clip shows a young man tied up, his hair cut, and water being poured on him, which people perceived as mistreatment of a Sikh youth. The video has received millions of views and thousands of comments, further fueling the controversy.

Warning from Vicky Thomas
After the video surfaced, Vicky Thomas reacted angrily and publicly warned the YouTuber. He called it an insult to the Sikh community and called for strict action, promising that the culprit would be found and punished.

YouTuber apologizes, video edited
Amidst the growing controversy, Dilraj Singh Rawat came forward and clarified that it was just a prank with friends and that there was no intention to offend any religion or community. He also said that the video was incorrectly edited and presented.

Seeing the matter escalate, he removed the controversial portion from his channel and apologized with folded hands, promising not to repeat such a mistake in the future.