Akash Banerjee is an Indian journalist, author and YouTuber known for his political satire and commentary on Indian current affairs. He is the founder of The Deshbhakt, a YouTube channel that publishes satirical videos on politics, media and governance in India.
| Name | Akash Banerjee |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Journalist, YouTuber, author |
| Known for | The Deshbhakt (YouTube channel) |
| Field | Political satire, news commentary |
| Language | English, Hindi |
Before moving to independent digital media, Akash Banerjee worked in mainstream Indian television journalism. He has been associated with English-language news broadcasters, where he covered political, business and general news. His transition from a television anchor and reporter to an independent online commentator coincided with the rise of digital news and opinion platforms in India during the 2010s.
The Deshbhakt is the YouTube channel founded and hosted by Banerjee. The channel uses satire, irony and stand-up style monologue to discuss Indian politics, government policy, the functioning of Indian news media, and major contemporary issues. Episodes typically combine news clips with scripted commentary, and the channel has built a substantial subscriber base among Indian English- and Hindi-speaking audiences interested in alternative political commentary.
The channel is part of a broader ecosystem of independent Indian YouTube journalism that gained prominence after 2018, alongside other commentator-led channels covering politics and public affairs.
Banerjee has also written on Indian politics and media. His work has discussed the relationship between political messaging, branding and news coverage in contemporary India.
Banerjee is regarded as one of the more visible figures in Indian independent political satire on digital platforms. The Deshbhakt is frequently cited in discussions about the shift of political commentary from legacy television to YouTube and other social media in India, and about the role of satire in public discourse in a polarised media environment.