The creator economy in India has evolved rapidly over the past decade, but long before short-form content and influencer agencies became mainstream, many creators were already taking risks to pursue digital careers.
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Originally interviewed by Bikram Kr Singh for Bgsraw Magazine in 2020. Republished by Zappwala Creator Archive in 2026.
Among them were Dhruv and Shubham, the creative minds behind The Sloshed Engineers, a YouTube channel known for comedy sketches, relatable content, social messages, travel vlogs, and entertainment-driven storytelling.
When Bgsraw Magazine interviewed them in 2020, both creators had already completed engineering and were exploring content creation as a serious career path. They openly discussed the challenges of finding original ideas, building an audience, editing videos, balancing expectations, and pursuing a creative profession in a society that often values conventional careers.
Their story remains relevant even today because it reflects a journey many aspiring creators continue to experience—choosing passion while navigating uncertainty.
As part of Zappwala's Creator Archive initiative, we are preserving this conversation to document the early days of India's rapidly growing creator economy.
About The Sloshed Engineers
The Sloshed Engineers is a YouTube channel created by Dhruv and Shubham, focusing on comedy, entertainment, social awareness content, relatable sketches, challenges, and travel-based storytelling.
Their content combines humor with meaningful messages while showcasing the personalities and creative perspectives of both creators.
What Makes Their Story Unique?
Unlike many creators who started directly in media and entertainment, both Dhruv and Shubham came from engineering backgrounds.
Their transition into content creation highlights how digital platforms opened opportunities for people from non-traditional creative industries to build audiences and pursue entrepreneurship.
Looking Back at 2020
In this interview, Dhruv and Shubham discussed:
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The challenges of creating original content
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Moving to Mumbai to pursue opportunities
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Family support and encouragement
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Engineering backgrounds and career choices
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Collaborations with other creators
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Long-term goals for their YouTube channel
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Advice for aspiring content creators
Their responses provide a fascinating snapshot of India's creator ecosystem during its early growth phase.
Editor's Note
This interview was originally conducted by Bikram Kr Singh and published by Bgsraw Magazine in 2020.
Following the closure of Bgsraw Magazine in 2023, selected interviews are being preserved through Zappwala's Creator Archive initiative to celebrate the journeys of creators who contributed to India's digital landscape.
Interview Conducted By: Bikram Kr Singh
Original Publication: 2020
Republished By: Zappwala Creator Archive (2026)
FAQ's of Dhruv and Shubham:
Who are The Sloshed Engineers?
The Sloshed Engineers is a YouTube content creation team founded by Dhruv and Shubham. The channel is known for comedy videos, relatable sketches, social awareness content, travel vlogs, and entertainment-focused storytelling.
Who are Dhruv and Shubham?
Dhruv and Shubham are Indian digital creators and the founders of The Sloshed Engineers YouTube channel. Both come from engineering backgrounds and later pursued content creation professionally.
Why is the channel called The Sloshed Engineers?
The channel name reflects the founders' engineering backgrounds while representing their creative transition into digital entertainment and content creation.
What type of content does The Sloshed Engineers create?
The Sloshed Engineers create comedy sketches, social message videos, movie parodies, challenge videos, travel vlogs, and relatable entertainment content for online audiences.
Where are Dhruv and Shubham from?
Shubham is originally from Amritsar, Punjab, while Dhruv comes from Gurgaon, Haryana. Both later moved to Mumbai while pursuing content creation opportunities.
Did Dhruv and Shubham work before becoming creators?
Yes. Both had educational and professional experiences outside content creation. Their engineering backgrounds played an important role in shaping their career journeys before entering the creator industry.
When was The Sloshed Engineers interviewed by Bgsraw Magazine?
Dhruv and Shubham were interviewed by Bikram Kr Singh for Bgsraw Magazine in 2020. The interview is now preserved through Zappwala's Creator Archive project.
What advice did The Sloshed Engineers give aspiring creators?
They encouraged creators to trust the process, remain consistent, experiment with new ideas, and pursue careers they genuinely believe in and enjoy.
Did their families support their content creation journey?
Yes. Both creators mentioned that their families supported their decisions, encouraged them to take risks, and motivated them to pursue their goals.
Why is this interview being republished by Zappwala?
The interview is being republished as part of Zappwala's Creator Archive initiative, preserving notable creator stories originally featured by Bgsraw Magazine before its closure in 2023.
