Prashant Kirad

Background

About Prashant Kirad

I was born into a middle-class family in a small town in Rajasthan. Growing up, I didn’t have much in hand. In school, I was a backbencher, just an average student. But deep inside, I always carried one thought: I want to do something big for my country. During different phases of my life, I discovered what truly called me. I started making educational videos and found joy in teaching. Science had always fascinated me, but I realized that the way it was taught often killed curiosity. Students were made to memorize rather than understand, which made learning boring. I wanted to change that. My goal was simple: to make education both fun and meaningful. ’. Soon, this mission turned into my passion. From late-night live sessions before exams to building a complete ecosystem of learning platforms, my journey has always been guided by one belief. Today, millions of students know me as Prashant Bhaiya or PK Bhaiya. For them, I’m not just a teacher. I’m a guide, a motivator, and sometimes even a source of laughter in the middle of stressful exams. To take this vision beyond YouTube, I co-founded Next Toppers: an initiative focused on building strong school-level foundations instead of chasing shortcuts. It wasn’t the easy or safe choice. In fact, I even turned down lucrative offers from big edtech companies because I wanted, not profits, to remain. Every milestone, whether it’s crossing 10, feels small compared to the love and trust of my students. And that’s why I continue doing what I do. For that one student, sitting at 2 AM with a textbook, who needs to hear just one thing: “?”