Aparna Purohit
CEO

Indian Delhi

Quick Info

Profession	CEO
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Delhi

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Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications	Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Delhi University Master of Arts in Mass Communication from AJK Mass Communication Research Centre Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Journalism from Delhi University

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	28/11/2019
Husband	Sudeep Puthyathaya (Group Creative Director at Medulla Communications)

Family

Father	Former Government Employee
Siblings	1 0
Spouse	Sudeep Puthyathaya

Career

Highlights	Held various significant roles in the film and television industry, progressing from assistant director to CEO. Gained recognition as head of Amazon India Originals, launching successful series and expanding content. Joined Aamir Khan Productions as CEO in June 2024. Started as line producer at UTV Motion Pictures, worked with BIG Pictures and Reliance Big Entertainment. Promoted to Head of Indian & SEA Originals at Amazon Prime Video in 2022. Launched over 56 original series and 60 direct-to-service films in six languages during her OTT tenure. Spearheaded landmark shows including Made in Heaven, Paatal Lok, The Family Man, and Mirzapur at Amazon Prime Video. Produced Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan's 2025 sports comedy-drama remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions.
Awards	Received an award at IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women (2022, 2023) Ranked on Fortune India's Most Powerful Women list (Ranked 48th in 2022, 44th in 2024) Featured on multiple notable women's impact lists in entertainment. Recognized on Business Today's Most Powerful Women lists.
Controversy	An FIR was filed against her regarding the portrayal of Hindu deities in the series 'Tandav', resulting in anticipatory bail granted by the Supreme Court.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Aparna grew up in Delhi, regularly attending the Pragati Maidan book fair with her family.
2. As a child, she was imaginative and convinced her cousins of fantastic missions.
3. She moved to Mumbai in 2003 to pursue a career in directing and within a week secured a role as an assistant director.
4. Aparna faced financial hurdles in 2008, leading her to take on various jobs to sustain her career.
5. She successfully coordinated the 2010 Film Bazaar event aimed at fostering international film collaborations.
6. During her tenure at Mumbai Mantra Media Ltd., she managed creative initiatives, partnering with Sundance Institute.

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