I'm Jothi Viknesh. Real stories of how people come back from their lowest point, told over a ride in my auto.
I hold the Guinness World Record for driving 28,000 km solo across India in an electric auto-rickshaw. TEDx speaker. Author of "Happiness is a Lie." MSc in Immunology, and 15 years training teams.
This channel is about one thing: the real human behind the polish, and how people actually hold up and come back when life gets heavy.
Two things live here:
The Jothi Viknesh Show. Honest conversations with founders, builders and everyday people. We start in my auto, then go somewhere quiet and go deep.
Real talk on resilience and happiness, building my work in public.
I used to make travel films as India on 3 Wheels. That ride is still here, it is where this began. But this is not a travel channel anymore. The auto just came along for the deeper ride.
For collaborations and guest suggestions: jothi@jothiviknesh.com
Instagram: instagram.com/happysouljo
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13,000 strong!
I’m so grateful for each and every one of you who has supported me on this journey. Hitting 13k isn’t just about the number—it’s about the growth, the love, and the amazing community we’re building together.
Your support has pushed me to keep going, get better, and dream bigger. Every like, comment, share, and mention has helped me reach new people and grow in ways I never imagined.
Let’s keep this family growing!
If you’ve been enjoying the content, please continue to like, share, and spread the word—it makes all the difference.
Here’s to the next milestone, and to growing together, always.
#Grateful #13KFamily #OnwardsAndUpwards
10 months ago | [YT] | 1
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One Month of Happysoul Project: Grateful and Growing! Goal - To reach 1 million smiles across India.
A heartfelt thank you for all the love and encouragement through the first month of the Happysoul Project. Together, we’ve brought smiles to Krishnagiri, Ambur, Chennai, Pondicherry, Mayiladuthurai, Salem, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Madurai, Karur, Karaikudi, Dindigul, Theni, Kodaikanal, Sivakasi, and Thenkasi—spanning across Tamil Nadu. With each place, more than 1,000 Happysouls have been created, and the journey is just getting started.
Now, as the project enters Kerala, we’re reflecting and evolving. After a month packed with workshops, the biggest lesson has been that going slower in each city helps to learn more deeply, connect more personally, and truly understand what happiness means to every community. We’ll be returning to Tamil Nadu in a month, even more ready to listen and grow.
Thanks to @montraelectriclastmile @career_mentorz @pepkidz , BNI and Rotary, every day brings new partners, insights, and opportunities for impact.
Swipe to see some beautiful moments from our adventure so far!
#HappysoulProject #Gratitude #happysouljo #1millionsmiles #1KSouls #JourneyContinues #Kerala #TamilNadu #Community #Wellbeing #BNI #Rotary
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50/1 million smiles reached. What a day! Huge thanks to Rotary Club of Chennai Bharathi for making it possible for me to host a free happiness session at Pananthope government school in Chennai! The energy, smiles, and endless questions from the students truly made my heart full—they even asked me to come back again (I promise, I will! 😁).
There’s nothing like seeing those genuine, joyful smiles and knowing we’re sparking happiness right where it matters most.
This boy was covering his face everytime he smiled as he was really shy. I told him he has got a really beautiful smile and that he should never cover it. flaunt your smile with pride and spread more to others around you. like this each kid who attended the session smiled, laughed and enjoyed the session. I made one of them the photographer and another one the videographer. Can you believe all these pics were taken by those students. I just taught them the angles and lighting in 2 mins. one boy told me he wants to learn more about photography. Glad to have sown few seeds here of purpose.
Let’s keep this movement rolling!
Tag a school, college, or company that needs a dose of happiness!
DM me if you want to bring Happysoul sessions to your campus or workplace.
Together, we can create a happier, brighter India—one smile at a time!
Thanks to Rtn @jayashreekidambi
For the complete support Rtn Sujatha and Rtn Monika for the support. Thanks to our sponsors @careermentorz Joe P. John for supporting this initiative and helping me reach more students.
#HappysoulProject #ThankYouRotary #ChennaiSmiles #SpreadHappiness #StudentJoy #1MillionSmiles #BringMeBack #IndiaHappy #SchoolSessions
11 months ago | [YT] | 4
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THANK YOU for Making the Happysoul Project Flag-off Unforgettable! KUSHI - The Montra Super Auto was really happy to see you all.
Big shoutout to all our amazing sponsors, BNi, Rotary Blr Peenya and every single one of you who showed up and filled the clubhouse with energy, smiles, and unstoppable good vibes. Your support didn’t just launch the project—it supercharged our mission and boosted our confidence to new heights!
You’re now part of something much bigger: a movement to spark 1 Million Smiles across India through stories, sustainability, and togetherness.
Want to keep the happiness rolling?
Join. Follow. Share. Let’s make this reach every corner of the country!
#happysoulprojectindia #1MillionSmiles #ThankYou #CommunityPower #SpreadTheJoy #happysouljo
11 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Hey guys join us for the first ever KIKA D-FIT Masterclass in Bangalore. This is a new Dance fitness format with a delightful infusion of Kickboxing, Indo, Kuthu and Afro. Enjoy the fun filled, challenging choreographies and let go of loads of calories and pent up stress.
Join me and @quinn_cyn_10 this Saturday at 7.30 pm in @fitformulagym Marathalli for a unique masterclass. C u guys there. #kikadfit #afro #dance #fitness #challenge
2 years ago | [YT] | 1
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Gonna do an Afro workshop in IIT Kharagpur this weekend. Do spread the word and join if possible. It has been a childhood dream to study in such big places but atleast can satisfy them by such changes of making them dance 😜. Jokes apart feel really honoured for this opportunity. Thanks to @dance360.in for this. Will keep you all posted. Loads of workshops and new programs coming your way with @happysoul.fit #iitkharagpur #springfest #afro #dancer #fitness
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Big thanks to @mahindraelectric Mahindra Jaipur for the great support and taking such good care of HOpE. Hope got new shoes. Courtesy Mahindra. They have been there behind me every single day of this trip. You guys made my birthday real special.
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Really felt like Indian Jones that day😂😂😂
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