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Changa is a short video sharing app developed for the purpose of providing an entertaining social networking platform to the young talented folks of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The app is currently available in many languages like English, Hindi, Gujarati, and more. It was first introduced in the market when the Indian government imposed a ban on global apps such as 'TikTok'. The app allows users to make use of effects, AI filters, with music and videos list.

The Changa app has in-built AI features to edit and upload videos. The 15-second-long videos can also be displayed on WhatsApp status. The short-video sharing app also comes with an integrated camera and videos, users can make use of double exposures using layers and adjustable transparency, one-tap filters with customizable intensity, and delicate color presets.

History
Changa was officially launched in Google Play Store in 2020. It is a short video creation application founded by Shubham Agarwal, also a founder of a Gurugram-based tech firm BITCS. The platform offers seamless interface to create, edit and share thee videos on social media platforms. It has been downloaded more than 8 million times since its launch and has received over 0.5M DAU, 3M MAU. Changa was seen trending on the number 1 slot on Google Play Store after introducing a range of AR (Augmented Reality) filters, video editing functionalities and face mask stickers.

Changa is being used as a TikTok alternative in India as its 95% similar to the Chinese app. The app has more than 1000 filters and a rich video editor.

Expansion
Changa is planning to expand its user base in the first half of 2021 and is all set to launch the app in more than just 16 languages to reach a wider audience. Changa may add live features and distinct entertainment options along with launching an iOS app in the future.