Akash Maheshwari, known as Akihimself, is a celebrated guitar trainer, musician, and YouTube personality from Lucknow. Despite his family’s initial disapproval, Akash pursued his passion for music, teaching guitar to fund his learning. He completed his BTech in Delhi but continued teaching music in schools for five years. His YouTube channel, Akihimself, gained popularity during the pandemic, making him a household name. Akash has collaborated with Babul Supriyo and toured with Naalayak as lead guitarist. A self-taught musician in various instruments, Akash is dedicated to teaching. He is also an avid traveler and fitness enthusiast.