Popular life coach, author and renowned podcast host, Jay Shetty, known for his inspiring talks, is under scrutiny amid allegations questioning the authenticity of his past. According to Jay, his spiritual journey began when, inspired by a monk’s speech, he decided to become a monk, leaving behind his corporate life. During the time, he immersed himself in meditation and community service. As per his account, this period allowed Jay to learn from prominent monks, who helped him shape his life. While his videos have amassed over a billion views and but Jay is currently accused of plagiarising content from various sources. Amid the controversy, explore who Jay is and how he rose to fame through his dedication.
Born on September 6, 1987, in London, Jay had a promising academic journey from school to Cass Business School. Despite lacking clear life goals initially, Jay’s perspective shifted when he attended a session by a monk, where he discovered the values of community service and kindness. This gave him a sense of purpose. Despite Jay Shetty’s narrative of seeking a deeper understanding in India after graduation, recent reports suggest a different story. Contrary to his claim of gaining knowledge primarily in India, the recent reports claimed he acquired knowledge in London, not India.
In 2016, Jay Shetty launched his YouTube channel, where his videos gained traction. The turning point happened when Arianna Huffington, co-founder of Huffington Post, noticed him on social media and invited him to host for HuffPost Live Follow The Reader, where he interviewed well known celebrities. This milestone gave a boost to Shetty’s career and made him a global sensation.
In 2022, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck chose Jay Shetty to officiate their wedding at the Batman star’s estate in Savannah, Georgia. In the following year, he also officiated Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell’s wedding. Shetty, known for his coaching and motivational speech, became Will Smith’s private coach and studied Bhagavad Gita together. During the pandemic, Joe Jonas decided to take Shetty’s guidance along with his friends for a weekly meditation session on Zoom.
Over the years, Jay Shetty has conducted interviews with prominent figures such as Kim Kardashian, Ari Emanuel, Lewis Hamilton, Tom Holland and even US President Joe Biden, among others. Shetty was even invited to the state dinner in the US held in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shetty has written two bestselling books, Think Like a Monk, released in 2020, is a self help guidebook that was inspired from his experiences studying Hinduism. In 2023, he released 8 Rules of Love, which assists people in understanding their romantic relationships.
Meanwhile, Jay Shetty is currently making headlines after John McDermott from The Guardian has raised concerns about inconsistencies in Jay Shetty’s life journey, especially during the years 2010 to 2013, when he asserts he was in India to become a monk. The reports also suggest that Jay was involved in plagiarism and never credited the original creators for building his brand. While Shetty claims to have spent most of this time as a monk in India, the investigation indicates that he primarily resided at Bhaktivedanta Manor in Watford, a town near London. It suggests that his visits to India were occasional rather than for 3 years.
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