Take care of the shows and movies, writes Amazon Prime India original head after quitting

Aparna Purohit

Aparna Purohit, Head of Originals, India and Southeast Asia, Prime Video quit the streaming platform after an eight year stint. She had joined the over the top (OTT) platform in 2016 as head of creative development.

Her exit comes after Prime Video announced its biggest India content slate in March 2024.

Before joining Prime Video, Purohit was the creative head at Cinestaan Film Company and head of creative initiatives, Mumbai Mantra Media Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra.

Purohit, the creative mind behind the making of popular shows like 'The Family Man', 'Mirzapur', 'Paatal Lok', 'Made in Heaven', and 'Farzi', is reportedly joining Aamir Khan Productions.

In her resignation letter sent to the organisation via email, Purohit wrote, "Each of you have played an invaluable role in this journey. Working alongside you has been an enriching experience filled with camaraderie, laughter, and shared ambitions. Your support, guidance, and friendship have been the pillars of strength that have sustained me through the highs and lows."

It further said, "As I bid adieu, I realize that I'm not leaving behind anything. Every memory, every lesson learned, every bond forged will be etched in my heart as I embark on this new adventure. I am confident that our paths will cross again, and I eagerly look forward to staying connected and collaborating soon in the future."

"Please take care of our babies, our shows and movies, as I cheer for them from a distance. May they continue to thrive and bring joy to audiences far and wide," she said in her email.

Over the past eight years, Purohit has played a key role in developing some of the most-loved and popular Amazon Originals for India. She’s championed authentic, rooted and diverse narratives that made Prime Video’s local original content resonate with audiences.

She was also the driving force behind the diversity initiatives at Prime Video, significantly increasing female participation in storytelling in front of and behind the camera.

"Aparna will now be returning to her entrepreneurial roots and continue to work on bar-raising stories. We deeply value her contributions to Prime Video that has made us the home for stories, storytellers and talent, and wish her the best in her new role," Amazon Prime India said.