Serving Surat since 2014
One city.
A thousand stories.
In 2014, Aakash Mashruwala started a small Facebook page called iamsuratcity. Today it's a media network reaching over a million people across six handles, and Eagle Wing Agency, the team behind it, powers some of Surat's most-loved brand campaigns.
About iamcity
What iamcity is
iamcity is a free city app and website: verified local news, events, food, clubs and more for Surat, Mumbai, Delhi and San Diego. It began as the Facebook page iamsuratcity in 2014, started by Aakash Mashruwala, and is still run by the same small team in Surat, Gujarat.
The cities
- Surat, Gujarat, India. The home city: the brand has been in Surat since 2014.
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Live with news, events, food and clubs.
- Delhi, India. Live from 15 October 2026, South Delhi first.
- San Diego, California, United States. Live with news, events and food.
What it offers
Verified news, events for the week, food with real photos, local clubs, and in Surat the City Guide and the Directory. What each city has differs, and a city never shows another city's listings.
How it works
Pick your city, then open news, events or food. It is free to use, and you can read on the website with no download or get the iPhone app. Anyone can send us a deal, event, job or news tip.
How the news is sourced
Stories are checked before they go up, and a story that is based on another publisher's report names that publisher and links to it. The @iamsuratcitynews desk posts them to Instagram in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
Team and contact
iamcity is founded and run by Aakash Mashruwala, with a small team in Surat. Email iamsuratcity@gmail.com, message @iamsuratcity on Instagram, or visit Support. The facts above, in a list: iamcity at a glance.
Questions
- What is iamcity?
- iamcity is a free city app and website: verified local news, events, food, clubs and more for Surat, Mumbai, Delhi and San Diego. It grew out of @iamsuratcity, which Aakash Mashruwala started in 2014.
- Who founded iamcity?
- Aakash Mashruwala founded it. He started the Facebook page iamsuratcity in 2014, and it grew into the @iamsuratcity Instagram network and the iamcity app.
- Which cities does iamcity cover?
- Surat, Mumbai, Delhi (South Delhi first) and San Diego. What each city has differs: the City Guide and Directory are Surat's, for example.
- Is the iamcity app free?
- Yes. The app is a free download from the App Store, and the website needs no download at all.
- Is iamcity on Android?
- Not on Google Play yet. On Android, open the website at www.iamsuratcity.com and add it to your home screen.
- How is the news on iamcity sourced?
- Stories are checked before they go up, and a story that is based on another publisher's report names that publisher and links to it. The @iamsuratcitynews desk posts them to Instagram in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
- How can I contact iamcity?
- Email iamsuratcity@gmail.com, message @iamsuratcity on Instagram, or use the Support page at https://www.iamsuratcity.com/support.
The story so far
From a Facebook page to a city's feed.
Twelve years, one obsession.
2013
Picked up the camera
Started shooting Surat's streets, nightscapes and photowalks, and putting the city on people's feeds, frame by frame.
2014
iamsuratcity is born
Launched a Facebook page to showcase Surat and spotlight local photographers. Worked at a photo studio, mastered Photoshop and ran client shoots, turning a passion into a craft.
2015 - 2016
First income, first followers
Grew iamsuratcity with local photography + creator collaborations. Started earning from product + model shoots. Became a recognisable name in Surat Facebook communities.
2017
Expanded the brand
Launched @iamsuratcitynews and @surat_foodie. Stepped into social media marketing, helping local businesses grow with creative content.
2018
@suratstreetfood
Surat's street food culture got its own platform. The pages stopped being a hobby and started running like a media business.
2019 - 2020
Full-time creator
Went all in as a freelance creator + promoter. Audiences kept growing. Sharpened expertise in gadgets, photography, digital branding.
2021 - 2022
Eagle Wing Agency
Formed Eagle Wing Agency. Social-media strategy, production, shoots, digital ads, OOH, events. Built a team to scale operations for Surat brands, events, and influencers.
2023
Crossed half a million
@iamsuratcity 564K · @surat_foodie 100K · @iamsuratcitynews 124K · @suratstreetfood 64K. Recognised as one of Surat's top digital creators.
2024
PR & scale
Partnered with regional creators and public figures, ran large-scale events, sponsorship deals and city-wide promotions. Reels and carousel storytelling became the agency's signature.
Today
A city network
Managing @iamsuratcity, @surat_foodie, @iamsuratcitynews, @suratstreetfood, @iamsuratnext, @vacanciesurat, @i.ammumbai · Surat Where About (events) · Vacancy Surat (jobs) · Eagle Wing Agency scaling across cities.
Where we live
Our handles.
18 channels · 1.34M+ followers · 144.5M+ monthly reach (as of Jul 2026 · Instagram Insights). Tap a card to open it on Instagram.