Why did popular vlogger Arbaaz Khan cry over Sanjay Patel's death?

Story by ATV | Posted by Aasha Khosa | Date 09-02-2026

Sanjay Patel and Arbaaz

New Delhi

“Friends! I've lost everything, everything is over. Fifteen years ago, my father passed away, and I hadn't even fully recovered from that loss when this morning at 10:30, I received a message that read—' Father is no more.” This message was from my 'Sir's son.”

In this emotional post, Mohammed Arbaaz Khan, a popular Indian travel vlogger, is breaking the news about the death of a Bengaluru-based business owner, for whom he worked previously.

In the video, Arbaaz Khan breaks down while announcing the death of a man who was his former employer, the owner of the company where Arbaaz Khan worked as a delivery boy.

Arbaaz Khan has over four million followers and subscribers combined on YouTube and Instagram. His passion for travel and motorcycles is popular among young people, and they follow him in great numbers.

Arbaaz Khan has spoken against communal hatred on social media. This time, he shared a personal anecdote demonstrating that human relationships are not based solely on religion.

In his video message, he says, “This is the man I used to work for. You might remember, I was in Bengaluru, I worked as a delivery boy, and his name was Sanjay Patel. He was my boss, but not really a boss in the true sense. I've never seen a more fatherly figure in my life. He was the kind of person who understood even the smallest things. I worked for him for a year in 2019, but he never made me feel like I was just an employee. He loved me like a son.”

Mohammed Arbaaz Khan is no less than a celebrity in today's YouTube era. He has achieved extraordinary success and recognition. In the past, he worked as a cleaner and a waiter, but today people queue up to take selfies with him. He is a brand on social media.

He has over 100,000 followers on Instagram. His YouTube channel, 'Arbaaz Vlogs', has nearly 800,000 subscribers.

He also has another YouTube channel with over a million subscribers, which holds a special place in the hearts of his viewers.

Arbaaz is from Uttar Pradesh, and he overcame his difficulties to achieve success. After his father's premature death, he took charge of his family at a young age and moved to Delhi in 2015.

In Delhi, he worked as a waiter in a hotel. Later, he got a job at a call centre, but he disliked the unethical practice of selling insurance policies through deceptive means.

Arbaaz decided to pursue his passion and started making YouTube videos. Initially, he didn't get much of a response, and he also lost his call centre job. One of his videos about unemployment went viral, garnering millions of views. This changed Arbaaz's life, and he became a well-known figure in the digital world.

He has travelled to 12 countries. His videos on ‘Arbaaz Vlogs’ focus on historical places and interesting facts from around the world. His commitment to producing high-quality content and providing informative videos sets him apart from other Indian YouTubers, who often waste time on trivia.

Arbaaz Khan transformed his life through hard work, dedication, and a passion for creating meaningful content. His success story continues to inspire others to pursue their dreams and overcome challenges.

Meanwhile, Sanjay Patel's case is a testament to the fact that brotherhood and compassion are integral parts of our culture.