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Ajinkya Bhasme

Ajinkya Bhasme

Founder & CEO at Zealopia; bestselling psychological horror author

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Joined April 2026
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Summary

Bridges data‑driven corporate HR and creative writing — he combines rigorous analytical methods from his chemical‑engineering and people‑analytics background with deep research in forensic psychology to produce research‑informed psychological horror and to drive people‑strategy work. thebetterindia+1
Mental‑health advocate and entrepreneur — founded Zealopia to provide affordable, anonymous therapist‑led group support, reflecting sustained pro‑bono counselling and mental‑health awareness work he did on social channels. zealopia+1
Bestselling author focused on psychological horror — his fiction frequently explores mental‑health conditions and social issues (e.g., Capgras delusion, epilepsy, hunger), and several works have received bestseller recognition and media adaptations. goodreads+2
Early career in pharmaceutical R&D — applied chemical‑engineering skills to process development (notably lyophilization) on life‑saving drugs, grounding his later focus on science‑based research for writing and product work. thebetterindia+1

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Writing

In The Rotten Pits Of Hunger

January 1, 2023

Supernatural psychological horror novel that allegorises hunger and unequal food distribution in society.

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7 Hours at Bhata Road

January 1, 2020

Novella addressing societal treatment of neurological disorders such as epilepsy; selected as an Amazon bestseller and optioned for film adaptation.

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As Death Stared Back

January 1, 2019

Psychological horror novella exploring rare psychiatric disorders (e.g., Capgras delusion) and family trauma; became a notable title in his bibliography.

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Diversity and Inclusivity at Workplace (Bookboon)

January 1, 2019

Practical guidance on measuring and improving workplace diversity and inclusivity, with activities and behavioural concepts for corporate readers.

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When the Devil Whispers

January 1, 2018

Psychological‑horror novella inspired by true crime and forensic psychology; debut work that received media attention and positive reader response.

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Professional dancer and swimmer thinkerviews+1