Actor
Aparna Purohit
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Delhi, India.
Years Active
2023 – Present
Aparna Purohit Biography
Aparna Purohit – Full Information
- Full Name: Aparna Purohit
- Profession: Media Executive, Content Head, Producer
- Known For: Head of India Originals at Amazon Prime Video
- Date of Birth: Not publicly disclosed
- Age Range: Early–mid 40s (approximate)
- Birthplace: India
- Nationality: Indian
- Current Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Years Active: Around 2005 – Present
- Industry: Entertainment / OTT / Television / Digital Media
Education
- MBA in Marketing and Strategy
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight / Role |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Began professional career in media and advertising |
| 2010 | Moved into television content strategy roles |
| 2016 | Joined Amazon Prime Video India |
| 2017 | Appointed Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video |
| 2018 | Oversaw launch of major originals including Inside Edge and Comicstaan |
| 2019 | Executive producer for blockbuster web series Mirzapur (Season 1 success) |
| 2020 | Led content for hit shows The Family Man and Paatal Lok |
| 2021 | Expanded Amazon Originals slate with Made in Heaven and Four More Shots Please |
| 2022 | Recognized as one of India’s most influential OTT content leaders |
| 2023 | Continued guiding high-impact digital storytelling projects |
| 2024 | Stepped away from Amazon Prime Video leadership role |
| 2025 | Focused on independent creative and production initiatives |
Recent Activity
- Aparna Purohit is now heading Aamir Khan Productions.
- All projects that were greenlit before Aparna Purohit joined are scheduled for release in 2026.
- Happy Patel – Recently released.
- Ek Din – Upcoming release in 2026.
- Lahore 1947 – Also slated for 2026 release.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film/Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Industry Recognition | Most Powerful Women – Fortune India | Leadership in OTT content | Ranked #48 |
| 2021 | Industry Recognition | Most Powerful Women – Fortune India | Leadership in OTT content | Ranked #44 |
| 2022 | Industry Recognition | Most Powerful Women – Fortune India | Leadership in OTT content | Ranked #33 |
| 2023 | Industry Recognition | Most Powerful Women – Fortune India | Leadership in OTT content | Ranked #39 |
| 2024 | Industry Recognition | Most Powerful Women – Fortune India | Leadership in OTT content | Ranked #44 |
| 2024 | Industry Recognition | India Today High and Mighty list | OTT content leadership | Recognized |
| 2024 | Industry Recognition | Forbes India Self-Made Women list | OTT content leadership | Recognized |
| 2024 | Industry Recognition | Impact 50 Most Influential Women list | OTT content & diversity leadership | Recognized |
| 2024 | Industry Recognition | Business Today Most Powerful Women list | OTT content leadership | Recognized |
About Aparna Purohit
A prominent Indian media executive and the current CEO of Aamir Khan Productions.
Leading Amazon Prime Video India & SEA Originals, commissioning major OTT series like The Family Man, Mirzapur, Paatal Lok, and Made in Heaven.
She was born and raised in Delhi, India.
She works in the entertainment and media industry, especially OTT content, television and film production.
She has been active for over two decades in various content, creative and leadership roles.