Table of Biography
Early Life
Karl Rock was born on the 4th of February 1986, in Auckland City, New Zealand. His birth name is Karl Edward Rice and he is a New Zealand citizen. In addition, he is 38 years old as of 2024 and has a birth sign of Aquarius. He belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity and has his belief in Christianity religion.
Following his parents, he was born to his father Doug, and his mother Kate. Professionally, his father worked in a government agency and his mother works in a bank in New Zealand. In addition, he grew up with his two siblings; Nick and Chloe. His brother is a business manager in an export company while her sister is a school teacher.
Education
Moving on to his academic career, he went to the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand and later the University of Auckland. Moreover, he has done a Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production from 2001 to 2002. Later, he completed his degree in Bachelor of Arts in Television and Media Studies in 2006. Moreover, he completed his Diploma in Computer Science in 2010.
Professional Career
Initially, Karl Rock started his career as a teacher in New Zealand, but in 2013 he moved to India to pursue his passion for travel and exploration. He started a blog to share his experiences in India, and then he started his self-titled YouTube channel in 2017. His YouTube channel quickly gained popularity as he shared his experiences living and traveling in India, and he now has over 2.6 million subscribers.
Caption: Karl Rock making a vlog with his wife (Source: YouTube)
Meanwhile, his content is focused on providing insights into Indian culture, food, and daily life. He also provides practical advice for travelers, such as how to navigate the complex transportation system in India, how to stay safe while traveling, and how to travel on a budget. In addition to his YouTube channel, Karl also runs a blog and social media accounts where he shares his experiences and advice for travelers.
He has written several books about his experiences in India, including “India Survival Guide” and “How to Travel to India on a Budget.” He has also appeared on various media outlets, including BBC World News, to share his insights into Indian culture and travel.
Awards
Caption: Karl Rocks Gold YouTube play button (Source: WikiBio)
Having around 2.6 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, he has earned a golden play button from YouTube. Meanwhile, he has earned a lot of appreciation from Indian people for exploring Indian culture and food in the world.
Karl Rock – Net Worth 2024
He mainly earned from his YouTube channel and also earned from sponsorship and advertisement. His net worth is estimated at around $1 million while his annual salary is about $110k-$1 million.
Relationship Status
Caption: Karl Rock with his wife (Source: Instagram)
In 2018, Karl Rock married his wife Manisha Malik. Moreover, Malik is from Haryana and they met each other in 2016. Her wife suffers from a rare skin condition called vitiligo. She described how she had been bullied by the other girls because of skin spots. However, the couple has no any kind at the moment. In the past, Karl had few affairs. He dated Rebecca, Chaitali from Mumbai, and Pre from Fiji, in the past.
Karl Rock – Controversy
He became embroiled in a controversy surrounding his visa status and his activities in India. In February 2021, the Indian government announced new rules requiring foreign nationals to seek prior permission before visiting certain protected areas, including islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. Karl was among a group of foreign nationals who were arrested in March 2021 for allegedly entering a restricted area without permission.
Karl claimed that he had not been aware of the new regulations and had entered the area unintentionally while filming a video about the area’s tourist attractions. However, he was accused of deliberately flouting the rules and promoting illegal activities on his YouTube channel. His arrest sparked a heated debate online, with some supporting his right to travel and document his experiences in India, while others criticized him for allegedly disrespecting Indian laws and customs.
Body Measurements
Caption: Karl posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)
This YouTuber stands 5 feet 10 inches tall (1.78 m) while he has an average weight. In addition, he has hazel blue eyes with dark blonde hair color.
Karl Rock – Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@iamkarlrock’ there are over 131k followers. Likewise, there are over 22.5k followers on his Twitter page ‘@iamkarlrock’ and over 135k followers on his Facebook page.