Age 39 Karl Rock is a popular YouTuber who has made headlines in India for his popular YouTube travel content, find out more about him below
Rock is known for exploring Indian culture with curiosity and respect, whilst building a strong following online.
Despite his success, he has been embroiled in various controversies, including getting blacklisted by the Indian government for visa violations.
Who is YouTuber Karl Rock, biography, real name, age, height, parents, wife, nationality, education and net worth
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Karl Edward Rice, more popularly known as Karl Rock, is a YouTuber and author who was born in 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand. He is best recognized for his travel vlogs around India and along the Indian subcontinent. Karl often posts all kinds of content that focuses on cultural immersion, language learning, and safety tips for tourists. He generally presents an honest and respectful approach towards Indian culture, which has earned him a loyal fan base.
Age and height
Karl Rock is currently 39 years old as he was born on February 4, 1986 and stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).
Family
Karl Rock comes from a close-knit family, and his father Doug, works in a government agency in New Zealand, while his mother, Kate, works at a bank. He has a younger brother named Nick, who works as a business manager in an export company, while his sister, Chloe, is a school teacher.
Nationality
Karl Rock is a New Zealand national.
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Education
Karl Rock has earned multiple qualifications, including a Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production from the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (2001-2002). He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Television and Media Studies from the University of Auckland (2003-2006). Following which he completed a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science in 2010.
Wife and children
Karl Rock married an Indian national named Manisha Malik back in 2018 under the Special Marriages Act. The couple initially met in 2016 and ever since developed a deep bond over their shared love for culture and language. Manisha originally hails from Rajasthan, and Karl has seemingly integrated into her family. As of now, the couple does not have any children.
Manisha Malik was born in a small village in Rajasthan and grew up in Delhi and Haryana and these days she is a content creator specialising in fashion inspired by Indian heritage.
Religion
Karl Rock is a follower of Christianity.
Professional career
Before becoming a full-time content creator, Karl Rock worked in several professions. He started working professionally at the young age of 13 and seemingly held positions at the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand as well as the New Zealand Federation Against Copyright Theft. He eventually became a manager of digital services and in 2016, he joined Tech Futures Lab as a network and security technologist. Following which he fully shifted his focus to content creation and travel.
YouTube career
Karl Rock initially launched his YouTube channel to share his travel experiences across India. He mainly focuses on educational and cultural content, besides providing safety tips and language learning. Karl quickly gained traction with his videos and he now has over 1.5 million subscribers. He can speak fluent Hindi and often collaborates with Jim Browning and BBC Panorama. In the past, Karl also exposed a scam call center in Gurugram, India.
Net worth
According to various sources, Karl Rock has an estimated net worth of between $1-5 million. Most of his earnings come primarily from YouTube ad revenue, sponsorships, book sales, and digital projects. He also earned an added income from his books, “India Survival Guide” and “Learn Hindi Faster Than I Did!”.
Karl Rock has an Instagram account with the handle @iamkarlrock, where he has over 274K followers, and about 865 posts.