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We recognise that sometimes getting your voice heard is challenging. We support nonprofits to leverage the power of visual storytelling to showcase their cause.

Our alchemy lies in weaving together mediums such as films, animation, photography, multimedia, and text into our storytelling formats, whether they are illustrated stories, explainer videos, annual reports, websites or social media. We are Mumbai based, but enthusiastically trot the length and breadth of the third sector worldwide to discover new perspectives and gain deeper insights.

We help change makers
amplify their impact!

Our Values

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Creativity

To us, creativity is about so much more than just coming up with new ideas. It’s about harnessing our potential to make positive change. More importantly, creativity is fun and joyful and surprising. It feeds our soul.

Contributing to Change

We know it takes initiative, tenacity, and a willingness to be part of the solution to effect positive social change. We believe in actively collaborating with purpose-driven organisations to raise awareness, leading to and pushing for dedicated action among a wide range of stakeholders.

Knowledge Sharing

This is our opportunity to share what we have learned with the rest of our community. Knowledge sharing promotes collaboration, problem solving, and a culture of continuous improvement, laying the groundwork for a thriving future.

Our Team

Simit Bhagat

Founder

Aliefya Vahanvaty

Sr. Creative Partner

Rohit Sreekumar

Founder’s Office

Joel Machado

Film Editor

Manish Mandavkar

Motion Editor

Bhavesh Dhote

Founder’s Office

Rajshree Goswami

Content Writer

Vivek Warang

Digital Illustrator

Aashna Chandra

Graphic Designer

Swanand Deo

Web Development Specialist

Rahul More

Video Editor

Abhinav S S

Illustrator

Media Coverage

“Simit Bhagat’s In Search of Bidesia is a poignant narrative of longing, pain and separation”
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Firstpost | Nov 20, 2018
“Indian docu portraying songs of separation at Dhaka fest”
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The Times of India | Jan 12, 2020
“Digital archive tunes into the forgotten songs of Indian slaves”

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Reuters | Jul 30, 2020

“In these Bhojpuri folk songs, forgotten tales of Indian indentured workers in British colonies”

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Scroll | Aug 03, 2020

“Indian folk icon who also printed fake notes to fight the British”

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Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2020

“In Search Of Bidesia traces the roots and traditions of Bhojpuri music of migration”

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Cinestaan | Feb 05, 2020

“‘How Do I Walk All the Way?’”
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Open The Magazine | May 22, 2020

“Connecting the dots: History of Indian Indentured Labourers from British India”

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Outlook Traveller | Aug 14, 2020
“Konkan will soon be next Vidarbha, warns documentary”
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DNA | May 30, 2016

Simit Bhagat

Founder

Founder, Simit Bhagat has worked in the fields of filmmaking, project management, and journalism for over 15 years. He has served in a variety of positions for organisations like the Times of India, the Maharashtra Forest Department, the Tata Trusts, and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. From the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, he earned a Master of Arts in Science, Society, and Development.

Aliefya Vahanvaty

Sr. Creative Partner

Senior Creative Partner, Aliefya Vahanvaty has worked in a wide range of editorial roles over the course of her career, gaining experience as a correspondent, copy editor, writer, photographer, and assistant editor at publications like the Times of India, Forbes India, Open Magazine, Impact Magazine, and others. In addition to her MA in Sociology from Mumbai University, she also has an MA in Photojournalism from the University of Westminster in the United Kingdom.

Rohit Sreekumar

Founder’s Office

Rohit is responsible for developing strategic alliances and collaborative initiatives in the social sector. He also works on project management and helps internal teams stay on track. He has previously worked at early-stage startups across product and growth roles. In his free time, he enjoys binge-watching series, gaming and reading. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Karnataka.

Joel Machado

Film Editor

Mumbai-based creative consultant and film editor Joel Machado has worked on documentaries as well as films in the mainstream Bollywood sector. He was also the Chief Assistant Director on the Jackie Shroff short, “The Playboy, Mr. Sawhney.” In addition to earning a B.Com from Mumbai University, he attended the city’s Digital Academy to hone his script writing skills.

Manish Mandavkar

Motion Editor

Manish Mandavkar has studied animation at Arena Animation in Mumbai. He has previously worked on animated videos and motion graphics for brands, including Unilever and Zee Movies. An avid gamer, he is also passionate about sketching and photography. He holds a degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai.

Bhavesh Dhote

Founder’s Office

Bhavesh is part of the Founder’s Office, working across in-house operations, social media strategy, strategic initiatives, market research and film production. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering with a Diploma in AI and Machine Learning from D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai. He is also a professional badminton player, marathon runner, trekker and plays euphonium and trumpet.

Rajshree Goswami

Content Writer

Rajshree began her professional journey in Kolkata and has over four years of experience as a creative writer and proofreader for academic papers. At SBS, she works across all content, including blogs, transcripts, quality checks and writing for annual reports. She is an avid reader and enjoys cinema, fiction and creative writing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Honours from West Bengal State University.

Vivek Warang

Digital Illustrator

Vivek works on translating ideas into visual narratives. His work ranges from creating storyboards and illustrations to ideation for special visual storytelling projects. He previously worked as an illustrator at OckyPocky. He enjoys telling stories through images and bringing concepts to life through his drawings. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts from D.Y. Patil College, Pune, with a specialisation in Illustration.

Aashna Chandra

Graphic Designer

Aashna works on publications, UI/UX and branding projects at SBS. She has previously worked with organisations across the social impact and development space. Her work focuses on layout design, visual identity systems and user interfaces across print and digital formats. She studied at the United Institute of Design, Gandhinagar, specialising in branding, typography, editorial design and packaging.

Swanand Deo

Web Development Specialist

Swanand Deo is a WordPress and Web Development Specialist working on various digital projects. With over a decade of experience in the design and development space, he has collaborated with over 50 national and international clients. He specialises in User Experience (UX) design, WordPress development, and creating engaging digital experiences. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Pune.

Rahul More

Video Editor

Rahul works on video editing and motion graphics across various formats. He previously worked in post-production at Sallys, with experience across commercials, web series, and digital content. He has over three years of experience in video editing and motion graphics. He enjoys reading, playing cricket, fish keeping and making short films. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media (Journalism) and a Diploma in Filmmaking from Rachana Sansad Institute, Mumbai.

Abhinav S S

Illustrator

Abhinav works on in-house blog illustrations, storyboarding and various visual projects aligned with the studio’s creative direction. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Communication from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Bhopal. He has played competitive cricket for the state of Kerala and has a strong interest in painting and graffiti.

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