Unstrangr
Unstrangr community gathering

Meeting new people got harder.We built a better way.

Adult life got busy. Social circles got smaller. And when you do meet new people through professional and social networking, the "what do you do?" question, almost always defines the conversation before it begins. We meet profiles not people.

Unstrangr was born out of this simple yet profound realization. The modern world is filled with people, yet many of us are feeling more isolated than ever. As we navigate bustling cities, we struggle to connect meaningfully with others outside of work or existing social circles.

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At Unstrangr, we design unique, structured offline experiences, to foster an environment where individuals aged 35 to 55 can form real connections — not through awkward introductions or superficial networking — but through shared activities that ignite genuine conversations.

No introductions at the start. No "what do you do?" You begin with a shared experience instead. Introductions happen after the game, and it becomes easier to talk about other things... like what they enjoy, what they think, what they want to do, and what they're curious about.

And for many, it's the first step into an ongoing community of people looking for the same thing — better conversations, better weekends, and new connections.

From mystery-solving nights to music jamming sessions, Unstrangr is changing the way people build friendships and community in the real world.

Why Unstrangr Exists

You're never really alone. Just constantly around people. Same city. Same office. Same routine. Yet so many adults quietly feel the same things:

Making new friends feels harder than it should.

Weekends feel repetitive.

Social circles shrink over time.

Networking feels transactional.

Dating apps aren't the answer to everything.

You want connection — just not awkwardness.

We started Unstrangr because this problem is real. Not everyone needs more plans. Many people simply need better spaces.

Explore Experiences

Different formats. Same outcome. Choose how you'd like to connect with people:

For Individuals

For Corporates

Corporate Experiences Program

Your team works together. Do they know each other?

Immersive shared experiences that build genuine connection, trust, and collaboration — not through workshops, but through doing something real together.

Corporate team experience

CONNECT

Existing Teams

Our immersive experiences replace passive participation with active collaboration — investigation, negotiation, strategy, communication. Genuine interactions that continue long after the experience ends.

LAUNCH

New Teams

Before teams perform, they connect. Starting a new project or welcoming new members is more than an introduction — it's the beginning of a shared journey. Our experiences accelerate trust and help teams build meaningful relationships from the very first interaction.

COMMUNICATE

Communication Labs

Practiced conversations that matter — through immersive scenarios, collaboration and guided reflection. No lectures. No role-playing for the sake of it. Real skills, learned through real situations.

CUSTOM

Custom Experiences

Bespoke design around your objectives, your audience, your venue. Built entirely for your team.

Social Experiences Across India — Find One Near You

We run social experiences every weekend across: Mumbai — Powai · Matunga · BKC · Chembur Navi Mumbai — Airoli · Ghansoli · Vashi · CBD Belapur · Kharghar Thane — Hiranandani Estate Bengaluru — HSR Layout · Koramangala Hyderabad — Banjara Hills · Jubilee Hills · Madhapur Pune — Baner · Koregaon Park · Kalyani Nagar. Two new locations every weekend. Check the event calendar for what's on near you.

How It Works

We make meeting people easier.

Instead of forcing introductions, we create shared experiences where connection happens naturally.

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Choose an experience that feels like you.

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You don't need to come prepared with an answer. Just come as yourself.

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Play, laugh, solve, sing, compete.

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Leave with stories, new people, and often more plans.

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Instagram Followers

50+

Experiences Delivered

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Cities

300+

Community Members

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The Community Effect

Many come for one event. Some stay for much more. Every Unstrangr experience can end with the evening. But for many people, it's where something bigger begins.

After the event, we share access to our WhatsApp community. If you choose to join, you'll step into a growing circle of familiar faces — and new ones that quickly stop feeling new.

It becomes a space where people make plans beyond Unstrangr, based on shared interests, goals, and genuine chemistry. You'll find conversations like:

"HYROX training anyone?"

"Marvel Movie Marathon before Avengers: Doomsday?"

"Anyone up for IPL tickets this weekend?"

"Coffee plans, fitness groups, spontaneous meetups, and more."

You'll also get:

Special community-member pricing on select events

Community-only experiences and hangouts

First access to upcoming events

A social circle that keeps expanding naturally

So when you book one event, you're not just paying for one evening. You're stepping into a thriving, growing community built around better people, better plans, and real connection.

We don't force friendships. We simply keep creating spaces where they have a chance to happen.

From Our Events

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What People Say

"It was a wonderful experience being a part of Unstrangr. Thank you so much for welcoming me into this community. I met so many great people. Pooja, Shraddha, kudos to you guys. You are doing a great job building a very healthy community and such unique activities wherein we can come out of our daily routine and be ourselves and I believe everyone has a magic in themselves. But sometimes they don’t have the platform to show it. So thank you for giving us the platform to do that."

Siddhant Naidu

Improv attendee

"Very suitable timings for senior citizens. Loved the evening. We grew up listening to Shammi Kapoor songs and other old Bollywood songs. It was my first experience here and we (5 of us) thoroughly enjoyed the music and the dancing!!!"

Sadhana Roykapoor

Pune Jamming attendee

"It was truly a night to remember—an amazing experience filled with mystery and intrigue. I had never played such a fascinating game before, and sharing it with strangers made it all the more thrilling. My heartfelt appreciation goes to the entire Unstrangr Circle team for organizing this captivating mystery play. A big thank you to all the participants who embraced their assigned roles with such dedication, bringing the story to life. And a very special thanks to Shraddha, whose infectious energy and motivating spirit kept us fully engrossed in the game. She ensured that every moment was enjoyable. Kudos once again to the entire team for creating such a memorable evening!"

Dhaval Gala

Mystery Night attendee

"It was an amazing time, it was the first time its happening in Vashi. If I wanted to meet new people, I had to travel to Bandra, but now we have our very own strangers event from Unstrangr in Vashi, looking forward for more such events!"

Rishi Vakharia

Bowling Night attendee

"This is the first time I'm attending this unstranger community, it's amazing, the karaoke was beautiful, good arrangement. It's a lot of fun meeting strangers and I was surprised there was no awkwardness at all, so great job Pooja and Shraddha, you're doing amazing and it's a very good concept, you should all try it. In today's era, it is most needed to make unknown friends."

Sultana Shaikh

Karaoke Night attendee

"It was an wholesome experience of lovely vibes, great energy, awesome music. I would say the whole ensemble, the whole thing was exceptionally well organized thanks to Unstrangr and look forward different ways to enjoy life Unstrangr coming soon back."

Farhan Usmaini

Jamming Night attendee

"It was a wonderful experience being a part of Unstrangr. Thank you so much for welcoming me into this community. I met so many great people. Pooja, Shraddha, kudos to you guys. You are doing a great job building a very healthy community and such unique activities wherein we can come out of our daily routine and be ourselves and I believe everyone has a magic in themselves. But sometimes they don’t have the platform to show it. So thank you for giving us the platform to do that."

Siddhant Naidu

Improv attendee

"Very suitable timings for senior citizens. Loved the evening. We grew up listening to Shammi Kapoor songs and other old Bollywood songs. It was my first experience here and we (5 of us) thoroughly enjoyed the music and the dancing!!!"

Sadhana Roykapoor

Pune Jamming attendee

Founders

Pooja Melwani

Pooja Melwani

Co-Founder & CEO

Strong communities and powerful ideas are built when people feel seen, not just targeted. This blend of strategic thinking and human insight drives Pooja to build a platform rooted in authenticity, relevance, and real connection.

Pooja Melwani is a marketing and brand leader with over two decades of experience building and scaling brands, but at her core, she is deeply curious about people — what drives them, what connects them, and what makes communities truly come alive.

Her journey spans leading marketing transformation, working closely with founders, and building structured growth systems across industries. Beyond strategy and scale, Pooja has consistently been drawn to creating meaningful experiences — spaces where people feel seen, engaged, and connected.

As the founder of Social Hellion, Pooja brings both structure and instinct: the ability to build with clarity, while staying deeply attuned to the human experience behind every decision.

Shraddha Majalkar

Shraddha Majalkar

Co-Founder & Social Experience Designer

Shraddha didn't set out to build experiences — she set out to understand people.

After nearly two decades in the IT and ITES world, moving from code to client relationships and team leadership, she found herself drawn less to systems and more to the human dynamics within them — how people connect, collaborate, and engage.

A crime fiction enthusiast and jewellery designer, Shraddha has always had the creative side in her. She is driven by the idea of bringing people together through shared memories. At Unstrangr, she designs immersive experiences — from murder-mystery nights to innovative and interactive social games — which replace awkward introductions with meaningful interaction.

No icebreakers. No forced introductions. Just shared experiences that do the talking. People stepping into the moment, solving, playing, and connecting.

As the Social Experience Designer at Unstrangr, she creates spaces where strangers don't just meet — they leave with a memory, a story, and a reason to come back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your next people probably aren't in your current routine.

Try something different this weekend.

Contact Us

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