Is Joshi Ji – Open World Car Game Related to Sourav Joshi?

The game seems to borrow its idea from that of the family-vlogs which brought fame to Sourav Joshi. Theme, characters and activities in the game reflect those of Indian family vlogs.

But there is a significant distinction between a game that draws inspiration from a famous person and the one that is linked with him or her in some way or another.

The game is registered at Google Play with the publisher name Code Se Khel. Developer details mention GHEL​ANI ROMIL NARESHBHAI as the developer.

To date, there have been no authenticated reports of Sourav Joshi developing, owning or licensing the game himself.

So, describing it as the official game of Sourav Joshi without any proof is misleading indeed.

And let's admit, this is precisely where it gets interesting.

Why Does the Game Remind People of Sourav Joshi?

Consider the kind of content created by Sourav Joshi.

Joshi's video content normally is related to family life, doing things on a daily basis, traveling, shopping, driving cars and having fun moments. Millions of people are aware of such kind of content.

Then consider the idea of Joshi Ji - Open World Car Game.

In this video game, there will be a virtual world where one will get to explore things, drive cars, interact with characters and do all sorts of activities.

To kids who enjoy watching family vlogs, such gaming is bound to be interesting.

Such kids do not have to play games with very complex storylines and graphics. All they need is an interesting virtual world to explore.

The Biggest Question: Is the Game Using Sourav Joshi's Popularity?

Let’s be realistic here.

With the use of familiar names, themes of family vlogs and the idea of a well-known creator, the public naturally begins to draw connections.

This might lead to some curiosity and downloads.

However, there is one very important issue at stake here – does the game have any official connection with the personality that pops into viewers’ heads when they first hear about it?

Unless there is an official statement regarding any sort of collaboration between the game developer and the creator whose style inspired him, no assumption about it should be made.

There is a significant difference between being inspired by the way another creator creates his/her content and utilizing their name or image without permission.

This difference should be clear enough. If the game is licensed, this information should be provided. Otherwise, the developers are advised not to confuse kids with such games.

Final Verdict: Sourav Joshi's Official Game or Just a Similar Concept?

What we can say for sure is that Joshi Ji - Open World Car Game is indeed a standalone game, which has the concept of family vlogs; however, no connection between the game and Sourav Joshi has been established officially.

The popularity of this game poses some questions with regards to the Indian gaming audience.

Is it the case that kids play video games for their graphics and gameplay or because they are familiar with the concept and the persona behind the game?

Possibly, it's a mix of both.

However, what is certain is that the developers have to be transparent regarding the celebrities involved in the project. A recognizable name might help draw millions of people; however, winning their trust is not easy.

Before stating that this is Sourav Joshi's game, make sure that it really is.