About Us
From The Founder
In 2014, when Karishma Mehta started Humans of Bombay as a simple Facebook page, the intention was simple: to tell stories, to connect strangers with the emotion of, ‘You’re not alone.’ She hoped to reach out a hand to those who believed that no one would understand their pain, to envelop those in a warm hug who wanted to share their happiness, to walk shoulder to shoulder with those rebels with a cause, and to just… listen. To your story.
But what began as a simple effort to lend a voice to the voiceless, became much more. What began as strangers coming together, is now a community of over 3.2 million people. What began as 1 story, is now 6000 stories and counting. And it made me realise that this is what we all are– a collection of stories just waiting to be told. No matter where we come from, or who we are, or where we’re going; stories are all we hear, and stories will be the only legacy we leave behind.
The last 8 years have catapulted us into stories beyond our imagination. And as we have grown, we’ve crossed borders, oceans, and hundreds of miles. Today, Humans of Bombay catalogues the beat of humanity, one story at a time. It is India’s largest and only storytelling platform that showcases unique, inspirational and relatable stories of individuals from all walks of life. So let us walk you through them, one story at a time…
Our Team
Khushnam Anklesaria
Human Resource Manager
Khushnam loves to get an update about all of us through the day, but don't approach her till she has had her morning coffee! You want to try a new cuisine or find a new restaurant, she is your go-to person! A self proclaimed foodie, she scrolls more through food apps than social media! In her free time Khushnam loves to sleep or shop.
Zainab Chechatwala
Assistant Manager - HR and Admin
Zainab is a serial chiller and as curious as a fish. She is always wondering what trending reel to post next. She can talk to you for hours about coffee, books, sports, while walking along the ocean. It sounds impossible to do all of those at the same time, but you’d be surprised by the things she can accomplish!
Kirtishree Rathore
Sub Editor
Made from and of stories!
Kirtishree lives for days when the wind brushes past her face and strongly believes there is nothing Faiz's nazms, Gulzar's lyrics and Ahern's writing cannot fix.
She’s happiest when drowning in balloons!
Sukrut Teni
Scriptwriter
If you see Sukrut without a cap, then you might wanna run in the opposite direction—he’s definitely not having a good day! At work, you’ll find him playing and replaying the scenes he’s about to write in his head multiple times. And when he’s not working, he’s making us laugh with his jokes; and at other times, he’s just daydreaming.
Sakshi Mehta
Senior Writer- Branded Content
When she's not writing and reading, she’s watching movies, taking long walks, and petting every dog she can get her hands on. She writes about characters who take on challenges, go on adventures, and maybe even save the world but personally, she’d rather chill in her pajamas, read some books, and hang out with family and friends.
Stuti Shukla
SENIOR Content Writer - Organics
With a love for words, our Senior Writer’s interest lies in telling impactful stories! When not working, you’ll find Stuti reading, binge-watching , or listening to the most weird playlist she’s curated for herself! She’s a horror movie enthusiast always up for exploring the path untaken.
Anam Mirajkar
Junior Writer and Strategist.
She is the writer who drowns herself in socio-political issues and proudly calls it her personality trait. On a normal day, you'll spot her in a corner with her book, earphones, and a bottle of water as she says, "One's got to be educated, entertained, and hydrated!"
Ritwick Jaiswal
Senior Writer - Organic and YouTube
Ritwick loves nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, then what is? At times, you will find him reciting poems or practising dialogues in front of a mirror. He believes that we’re all stories and we shall all become stories, in the end.
Kristi Mazumdar
Content Writer - Organics
A sucker for literature and rom-coms, Kristi believes in making the world a more compassionate place with her words. From worshipping Taylor Swift to being an artist who aspires to make a difference, she’s someone who will always have a smile in store for you.
Raksha Shetty
Content Curator
A person of few words and always on the lookout for a story. At work, you'll always find Raksha looking for the office phone or looking up a story on said phone. In her free time, you'll find her wandering through fictional kingdoms. Wanna start a conversation with her? Mention Harry Potter and watch how she goes off.
Raj Shrivastava
Audio and Content Producer
A small town boy with big city dreams, Raj believes he’s God's favourite child. An artist who expresses himself by making music and communicating human narratives, he’s got a filmy style! He believes in playing the game of life by being grateful first and acting on what his gut says.
Nisha Shah
Content Writer - SEO & LinkedIn
Obsessed with cute stationery, Nisha loves words - writing and reading them both! Always listening to either songs, audiobooks or podcasts, Nisha loves all things creative - be it writing, photography, art & craft, painting or now even making reels! She’s a bibliophile and already can start a mini library with her collection.
Isha Savardekar
Senior Content Writer and Strategist
She is an Aeronautics-graduate turned story-teller, enchanted by the magic of words. She was a kid when she realized she has the power to weave words beautifully. And now, backed with strong writing skills and an unwavering voice, she aspires to make a difference. And when she's not writing words, she's reading them.
Anagha Rarammadathil
Senior Writer and Strategist - Branded Content
This writer loves to listen; be it your life story or crime podcasts!
Anagha is that random person you'll see petting stray cats on her evening walks. But give her a nook with a book and some coffee - that's her DND mode!
Yash Rajani
Senior Writer - Branded Content
Yash is an author, poet, and artist with a sense of humour that flows through a broken tap. He hates boring people and cats, in that order. Riding horses, eating octopus, and swimming with elephants are a few of the things he enjoys!
Sonal Kaannde
Content Writer and Strategist - Brand Collaborations
Our writer is always busy crafting fabulous stories. Words are forever in her heart and coffee, almost always on her mind. When she is not writing, she is most likely binging on Marvel movies or Vampire Diaries.
Shivam
Creative Visualiser and Event Conceptualizer
Quirkiness lies in the blood of this young lad.Always digging, designing and creating new content. A nature lover and travel enthusiast by heart.You'll always find him binge watching friends or scribbling something in a notebook theres no in between.
Amit Gaikwad
Director Of Photography and Editor
A minimalist by nature, avid cyclist and travel aficionado, Amit is our cinematographer and editor. inspired by everything around him, he’s an all time learner who loves exploring the unexplored. Nature and people are his favourite muse- he can turn the most dull things into art!
Fatema Plumber
Junior Graphic Designer
Fatema believes in working hard all week, and partying harder every weekend! She cannot work without music and her cuppa! She loves exploring nature and in her free time at work, she’ll be looking for inspiration for her next project (and probably napping in a corner!).
Mohita Mhaskar
Videographer and Editor
Mohita has a lot of imagination. She's always thinking outside the box and constantly editing. You'll find her looking through photographs and watching movies to get ideas for her next edit. When not working, you'll find her taking photos, admiring sunsets, or visiting museums and gaping in awe at art! Cinema is Mohita's bae!
Mohsin Batatawala
Video Editor
Meet Mohsin, the dude with EDITude — as he likes to call himself! He looks at the world cinematically and needless to say, editing is his passion. And while editing at work, he loves listening to music and makes the office listen to it as well! He’s a Bollywood movie buff and a huge SRK fan who likes playing the guitar.
Shivam Auradi
Videographer
A video creator and filmmaker, Shivam has always believed in taking risks, and luckily for him, they have paid off. What keeps him going is building an identity of his own, and for him, there’s no bigger award than when people relate to his work. He loves telling stories through cinematography and is working at getting better at it day after day.
Purvesh Yesaji
Senior Manager - Brand Partnerships
Purvesh, the self-proclaimed Chief Happiness Officer, is continually applauding, dancing, and jamming with employees, so there's never a dull day at the workplace. He enjoys binge-watching and discovering new anime series at home, as well as listening to music and cooking. He's also a hidden poet and illustrator!
Nethra Gupta
Vice President - Brand Collaborations
Nethra loves working with brands and is an outreach champ. She's an all-time learner who likes to approach everything from multiple perspectives. Her life mantra is simple- Work hard, party harder!When not at her desk, you'll find her groving to 90's Bollywood music, drawing Mandalas, or experimenting with new recipes.
Stuti Jhunjhunwala
Senior Manager - Brand Partnerships
Stuti loves her morning chai only if it’s from Calcutta. She takes her gym too seriously but has no control over desserts. To keep her sanity in place, she loves listening to music in work, and you’ll always find her scrolling through shopping apps. Stuti does take a while to speak to people, but once she does, there is no stopping her!
Nancy Aggarwal
Manager - Curation & Brand Partnerships
Nancy believes that all of us are made of stories and is passionate about curating the same. She is a forever learner who loves ideating for brands. A cup of hot chocolate and movies—these comfort her, always. At work and otherwise, she believes that there is a solution to every problem. If not, she creates them in her own way!
Saumil Madgavkar
Senior Client Servicing Manager
Meet Saumil, whose love for brands trumps it all—so much that he decided to make it his bread & butter! When not working with clients, he loves watching cricket and analyzing it. And if you ever talk about sitcoms, just know this—he believes 'Schitt's Creek' is the best sitcom ever and will debate you on it. And he makes a mean cup of tea!
Akanksha Kadam
Assistant Manager - Brand partnerships
Akanksha is very focussed, very driven and very passionate about her work. With all that focus, she closes deals for the company and rakes up moolah for us! Other than work, Akanksha is very passionate about food and stationery. A quick pick-me-up for her would be quirky stationery. On a rainy day, you will see her enjoying the weather!
Tanisha Jain
Deputy Manager - Client Servicing
At work, you’ll find Tanisha servicing different brands or hopping from one table to another to entertain everyone. In her free time, Tanisha loves to be a couch potato and binge watch tv shows. Her real passion is food, and she loves to explore new places and try new cuisines.
Sharayu Pillay
Senior Deputy Manager, Client Servicing
Sharayu is our in-house multitasking maven—at work, you can find her juggling between brands and making to-do lists! She’s a synonym of ‘extrovert’ and can be seen making sassy jokes. She loves the gym, and ironically, is almost always dreaming about food!
Archana Rai
Executive Assistant - CEO's Office
With a fascination for words with unusual meanings, Arzoo (her petname) is that calm girl who is obsessed with true crime documentaries & 90s cinema, but her true love is spicy ramen and anything Italian! A planner who makes things happen! She’s a Ted Mosby with the humour of Michael Scott!
Richa Arora
Senior Project Manager- CEO's office
While the whole office is being noisy, Richa enjoys working quietly in one corner of the office. Lunch is her favourite part of the day, it involves food!!! Because of her love for books, you can always count on her for recommendations for some of the best literature you can find!
Richa Pant
Senior Project Coordinator - CEO's Office
At work, you won’t hear Richa a lot - she prefers working quietly, but in her free time, she loves munching & cracking lame jokes to annoy her desk partner. While she loves making impromptu plans with friends, she also likes to spend time painting & listening to music.
Prashant Khamkar
Office Boy
He’s the man who holds the office together. He makes a mean cup of coffee and surprises people with his killer dance moves.
Satish
Office Boy
In the office, Satish is always on the move getting us all we need. He loves watching Taarak Mehta during his free time at work. On weekends, you'll find him playing cricket, roaming around, exploring nooks and corners of Mumbai.
