Meet the Duo Behind BhaDiPa, The Team That Changed Marathi Content Forever!

IFP SEASON 15

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Sarang Sathaye is a writer, director, actor and stand-up comic who has been a key face in Marathi digital entertainment.

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Paula McGlynn is an actor and producer who played a major role in shaping Marathi content for digital platforms.

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Together, Sarang and Paula are not just partners in life but also in building one of India’s most influential regional content platforms.

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Bharatiya Digital Party, popularly known as BhaDiPa, is one of the first Marathi YouTube channels focused on comedy, satire and pop culture.

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Launched in 2016, BhaDiPa was created to fill the gap of Marathi content in the digital space and quickly found its audience.

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From shows like Casting Couch to web series and music videos, their content blends humour, relatability and strong cultural references.

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BhaDiPa didn’t stop at reels and sketches. They expanded into web series like Shantit Kranti and large scale live events.

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With millions of followers and a strong youth connect, BhaDiPa has become a go-to platform for Marathi entertainment.

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Sarang and Paula didn’t just create content, they built a space where regional voices could thrive and feel mainstream.

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