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- Time of India
Who is Younes Zarou? The illusionist who was arrested from Church Street in Bengaluru
Social media influencers today have an enormous influence over their followers online, often drawing thousands, even millions of fans wherever they go. Their ability to connect with audiences around the world has turned them into global personalities, amassing large gatherings when they visit new places. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, this influence also brings challenges, especially when public safety and crowd control come into play. Recently, a well-known social media star faced just such a situation during a visit to India, highlighting how digital fame changes into real-world impact. What exactly happened? German influencer Younes Zarou was briefly detained by Bengaluru police on Wednesday evening after drawing a large crowd on Church Street, a popular area known for its lively atmosphere. The police intervened due to safety concerns and the lack of prior permission for a public gathering. Zarou was later released, and he took to Instagram to assure his followers that he was safe and to thank senior police officers for their support. The incident occurred when Zarou arrived at Church Street without prior approval for the gathering. Before visiting, he had posted on Instagram, 'Church Street, we are coming,' which led to a swelling crowd of fans eager to see him. However, due to the high footfall and safety risks, the Cubbon Park police stepped in and escorted him away from the area. Later in an Instagram message, Zarou wrote, 'I am survived and I am fine. Bengaluru is not for beginners. Thanks to the police chief, without him I think I would be somewhere else now,' according to his social media update. Who is Younes Zarou? Younes Zarou, born on January 2, 1998, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is a renowned illusion artist and social media creator. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Growing up in Flörsheim am Main with his family, Zarou's background is Moroccan, though he is sometimes mistakenly thought to be Indian. His mother worked as a nurse, and his father owned a vehicle repair shop. He pursued business informatics at the Provadis School of International Management and Technology. Zarou's rise to fame began in 2019 when he started posting illusion-style videos on TikTok. His unique content quickly gained popularity, and he now has nearly 57 million TikTok followers, making him one of Germany's top creators. On Instagram, he has over 21 million followers, while his YouTube channel, launched in May 2021, has grown significantly to 22.4 million subscribers as of 2025. His YouTube videos show the creative process behind his illusions and behind-the-scenes clips. One of his most popular videos, 'Do not waste resources,' uploaded in October 2022, has amassed 659 million views and over 22 million likes, demonstrating his broad appeal. According to reports from Sportskeeda, Zarou is married and has a daughter, though he keeps his family life private. Occasionally, his daughter appears in his TikTok videos, giving fans a rare glimpse into his personal world. Another such incident happened at a high-profile event when British singer Ed Sheeran was stopped from performing on Church Street due to similar crowd control concerns.
Economic Times
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- Economic Times
Younes Zaraou, German influencer, rescued by Bengaluru police as massive crowd gathers at Church Street
German influencer Younes Zarou, who has over 21 million followers on Instagram, had to be recued by police in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening after a large crowd gathered during a visit to Church Street, TOI reported. Earlier, Zaraou had posted on social media, 'Church Street, we are coming,' attracting thousands of fans in the bustling area. Police arrived at the spot to disperse the crowd for public safety reasons once they were alerted. The police found it difficult to take Zaraou out of the crowd. "Around 4pm, we received a call at the police control room and immediately rushed to the spot. By then, around 2,000 people had gathered. We brought Zarou safely out of the crowd and allowed him to leave the place. No case has been registered," he told influencer was taken to safety in a police vehicle and was dropped off at another location after assuring officials he would not go back to Church Street without permissions. Recently, popular British singer Ed Sheeran was reportedly stopped from performing impromptu on Church Street due to the lack of official clearance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Younes Zarou (@youneszarou) After the incident, Zarou said in an Instagram post: 'I am survived and I am fine. Bengaluru is not for beginners. Thanks to the police chief, without him I think I would be somewhere else now.'Younes Zaraou is a 27-year-old Instagram influencer born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and grew up in Flörsheim am Main. He is of Moroccan descent, not Indian as sometimes mistakenly reported. He started TikTok on 2019, creating illusion-style videos that quickly gained widespread attention. His creative content has earned him nearly 57 million TikTok followers, making him one of the most popular creators in Germany. Zarou is also active on Instagram, where he has over 21 million followers, and on YouTube, where he regularly shares fun behind-the-scenes clips and shorts that reveal the process behind his illusions. He launched his YouTube channel on 6 May 2021 and by 2022, he had surpassed 1.1 million subscribers. As of 2025, he has 22.4 million subscribers, with 1.3 billion views amassed in just one year. His most viewed video, titled 'Do not waste resources', was uploaded on 10 October 2022 and has racked up 659 million views and over 22 million likes.
Time of India
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- Time of India
Younes Zaraou, German influencer, rescued by Bengaluru police as massive crowd gathers at Church Street
Live Events Who is Younes Zarou? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel German influencer Younes Zarou , who has over 21 million followers on Instagram, had to be recued by police in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening after a large crowd gathered during a visit to Church Street, TOI Zaraou had posted on social media, 'Church Street, we are coming,' attracting thousands of fans in the bustling arrived at the spot to disperse the crowd for public safety reasons once they were alerted. The police found it difficult to take Zaraou out of the crowd."Around 4pm, we received a call at the police control room and immediately rushed to the spot. By then, around 2,000 people had gathered. We brought Zarou safely out of the crowd and allowed him to leave the place. No case has been registered," he told influencer was taken to safety in a police vehicle and was dropped off at another location after assuring officials he would not go back to Church Street without popular British singer Ed Sheeran was reportedly stopped from performing impromptu on Church Street due to the lack of official the incident, Zarou said in an Instagram post: 'I am survived and I am fine. Bengaluru is not for beginners. Thanks to the police chief, without him I think I would be somewhere else now.'Younes Zaraou is a 27-year-old Instagram influencer born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and grew up in Flörsheim am Main. He is of Moroccan descent, not Indian as sometimes mistakenly started TikTok on 2019, creating illusion-style videos that quickly gained widespread attention. His creative content has earned him nearly 57 million TikTok followers, making him one of the most popular creators in is also active on Instagram, where he has over 21 million followers, and on YouTube, where he regularly shares fun behind-the-scenes clips and shorts that reveal the process behind his launched his YouTube channel on 6 May 2021 and by 2022, he had surpassed 1.1 million subscribers. As of 2025, he has 22.4 million subscribers, with 1.3 billion views amassed in just one most viewed video, titled 'Do not waste resources', was uploaded on 10 October 2022 and has racked up 659 million views and over 22 million likes.
