Aakash Shah

Based in Mumbai

Aakash Shah is the founder of One Hand Clap, a new-age creative agency and production house launched in 2019 alongside former AIB colleague Naveed Manakkodan. The agency is known for creating culturally sharp, internet-native advertising. With a deep understanding of digital culture, platform behaviour, and Gen Z–millennial consumption patterns, Aakash has helped shape One Hand Clap’s voice—work that is insight-led, socially fluent, and designed to travel organically across platforms while retaining strong brand intent. Before founding One Hand Clap, Aakash built his career at the intersection of comedy, culture, and the internet. He began with Unofficial: Bombay High Court, a popular Facebook parody page that amassed over 300,000 followers and established his voice in topical humour and social commentary. This led to his stint at All India Bakchod (AIB), where he served as Head of Social Media, overseeing strategy, content, and community-building across the collective’s digital platforms. 

Under his leadership, One Hand Clap has received industry recognition, including three wins at the Good Ads Matter Awards India 2025: Gold for Bumble x Zeenat Aman, Silver for Swiggy x Meme-verse, and Bronze for Swiggy x Vishal Dayama Takeover—work that reflects the agency’s ability to blend pop culture, humour, and brand storytelling. Social Media Handles: Instagram: @aakaaashhhh LinkedIn: Aakash Shah