We are a team made up of unconventional career paths, diversity of thought and unbridled curiosity.

“Be a voice, not an echo.”

We aim to grow steadily in our quest. It is difficult to demarcate our job roles since the work environment is tied-in together rather tightly. Nevertheless, we try.

 

Introducing THE team

Chetana Gosavi

Post-graduate in law & archaeology, linguist (Sanskrit & Japanese scholar), translated “Madogiwano Tottochan” from Japanese to Marathi (published by National Book Trust of India; reprinted 23 times in 25 years!), has recently co-translated “Natsu no Niwa” from Japanese to Marathi by the name “Dost”, coordinator for co-curricular and cultural activities of Japanese students for AUGP Hindi program by the Asia University, Japan. Founder CEO of Jyotirmay International School(conceptualized the school and held the post for 10 years). Particularly passionate about identifying people’s potential, she is the go-to person for everything at Sambhasha.

Chetana Gosavi
Founder

 

Nisha Poyarekar

Founder of reserved-bit(makerspace), ex-IT slave (SAP consultant), currently pursuing archaeology, aspiring researcher, always learning, loves to help. Sounding board for all ideas, content & branding strategist, website design & development, ensuring structure in the creative madness.

Nisha Poyarekar
Brand strategist & website development

Shantinee Sutar

Currently pursuing Masters in Archaeology and a PG Diploma in Heritage & conservation. Works on digital & social media marketing, other marketing creatives like posts & posters, content creation and consolidation. Extremely creative and in-house diversity champ, has her pulse on the latest trends/memes.

Shantinee Sutar
Content Strategist

Sasha Umaa Gupta

NCC Junior Under Officer, completed Art appreciation & conservation course from National Museum Institute, PG Diploma in Heritage & conservation, currently pursuing Masters in Archaeology. Works on digital & social media marketing, other marketing creatives like posts & posters, content creation and consolidation. Fearless, dependable team-player, extremely creative.

Sasha Umaa Gupta
Content Strategist

Anandee Vaidya

Aspiring artist, currently honing her artistry skills by creating astounding artwork for Sambhasha. Check the SAṂBHĀṢĀ kids mascot queens for her exemplary work. Professional earring hoarder, enthusiastic team player, pitching ideas and activities for various workshops, bringing back “cuteness & talent” into meetings and presentations.

Anandee Vaidya
Art & Design

Neel Patwardhan

Aspiring to be an inventor in computing, he is also keen to explore the influences that shape society & create culture. An enthusiastic learner who enjoys taking up challenging tasks and completing them in a creative way. Learning Japanese. His willingness to take up any task & a can-do attitude make him shine as our prized content creator.

Neel Patwardhan
Content creator

Janhavee Belvalkar

Aspiring environmentalist & conservationist. Research-oriented & hands-on in her approach, she thoroughly enjoys the process of beginning projects. Excellent team-player, her primary goal is to learn as much as possible. When not killing-it at her desk writing inspiring content, she is passionate about reading and origami while ensuring all communication is effective & correct.

Janhavee Belvalkar
Content Creator

Chaitanya Sathe

Post-graduate in Indology, IT professional by day and mythology enthusiast by mind. Avid reader, serial researcher, known to have an encyclopediac memory of Indian history, mythology & iconography. Of sharp intellect he can keep his cool under pressure. The trusted faculty we fallback on when we need to create, enhance and conduct courses at short notice.

Chaitanya Sathe
Content Strategist & Faculty

Ashwin Chitale

Founder of Aashwin Heritage, post-graduate in Philosophy & Indology. This national award winner is a trained graphic designer and a skilled video-editor with innovative ways of presenting engaging content. He is a heritage & history enthusiast & has learnt Persian. He has helped Sambhasha with key inputs on branding and directed the team towards long-term value gains.

Ashwin Chitale
Brand strategist

Rutuja Sahasrabudhe

Aspiring archaeologist, currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in history from S.P college. Works on digital and social media marketing, other marketing creatives like posts and content creation. Most quick research person in the team. An avid book reader, who has a passion for Indian Culture and Heritage.

Rutuja Sahasrabudhe
Research fellow