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The people behind the world's fastest organically growing pop culture publication. Data-backed, editorially independent and mapping pop culture ecosystem, from cinema and streaming to the creator economy.
LEADERSHIP
Kenneth Hopkins
Founder and Editor in Chief
Altbollywood.com
Vishal Waghela
Co-founder and Managing Editor
Altbollywood.com
Kenneth founded AltBollywood with a vision to explore pop culture beyond the usual Bollywood gossip cycle. As Editor-in-Chief, he shapes the publication’s editorial voice, leads its content direction and contributes to Culture Curry, its long-form editorial section. His writing explores the ideas, power dynamics and cultural conversations shaping the entertainment industry, from Koffee With Karan to questions of privilege, representation and visibility in cinema.
Vishal works at the intersection of content strategy, AI, technology and digital media at AltBollywood. With a background in technology, he has helped grow the publication from an Instagram page into a multi-platform media brand spanning digital publishing, the monthly AltBollywood Zine and original content formats. His work spans editorial strategy, audience growth, creative development, AI-led content innovation and brand partnerships, with a focus on building a distinctive media identity and creating new opportunities for the publication to grow.
THE TEAM
Founding Member and Content Strategist
Shiva Sunder Murugan
Altbollywood.com
Jaynil Baria
Content Production
Altbollywood.com
One of AltBollywood’s earliest team members, Shiva shapes the publication’s visual identity through creative execution and visual content production. He translates editorial ideas into compelling visual stories, helping bring AltBollywood’s content to life across its digital platforms.
Jaynil leads the production of the AltBollywood Zine, bringing its editorial vision to life through thoughtful storytelling, content development and the coordination of each issue from concept to completion.