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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

Apoorva Kulkarni

Partnership Manager

Joel Machado

Film Editor

Manish Mandavkar

Motion Editor

Divya Shree

Content Producer cum Editor

Kumar Shradhesh Nayak

Illustrator

Swarnima Ranade

Voice Actress

Mrinali Parmar

Associate (Partnerships)

Swanand Deo

Web Development Specialist

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

201, Satyam Society, Off Veera
Desai Road, Captain Suresh
Sawant Marg, Andheri – West,
Mumbai – 400058.
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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.

Apoorva Kulkarni

Partnership Manager

Apoorva Kulkarni is the Partnerships Manager, and is responsible for developing strategic alliances and collaborative initiatives with other organisations in the social development ecosystem. For the past five years, she has been employed by major corporations, including Perthera (USA) and Genotypic Technology. She has written and published poetry, and she has been an integral part of The Bidesia Project. At Georgetown University in the United States, she earned a Master of Science in Bioinformatics.

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.

Divya Shree

Content Producer cum Editor

Divya Shree is a media alumna from Symbiosis Institute in Pune who loves producing and editing non-fiction content. She has directed, shot, and edited videos for various productions. Her strengths are research, audience awareness, and the presentation of intricate topics with clarity and interest.

Kumar Shradhesh Nayak

Illustrator

Kumar Shradhesh Nayak is a professional artist, illustrator, and graphic designer who studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Hyderabad. His experience includes stints at EkakiVedam and Design Avenue, both of which are prominent advertising firms. He enjoys trying out new approaches to illustration and creates artwork for a variety of projects.

Swarnima Ranade

Voice Actress

Swarnima Ranade is a medical doctor turned voice actress who has done voice-over work for everything from commercials to documentaries to corporate narration to children’s books. She has worked with numerous noteworthy businesses in the past, such as Tata, Uber, Walmart, and YouTube Kids. She graduated from SVU in Gujarat with a degree in dental surgery.

Mrinali Parmar

Associate (Partnerships)

Mrinali Parmar works on operations and building partnerships with social impact organisations. With five years of work experience, she has focused on education and promoting awareness of climate change and sustainability in her operations role. She holds a Master’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai and is passionate about linguistics, speaking six languages.

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.

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