Aparna Purohit Age, Wiki and Bio

Aparna Purohit

Quick Info

ProfessionCEO
NationalityIndian
Date of BirthXX/XX/1982
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceDelhi

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionCEO at Aamir Khan Productions

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

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

Personal Life

HometownDelhi
NationalityIndian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date28/11/2019
HusbandSudeep Puthyathaya (Group Creative Director at Medulla Communications)

Family

FatherFormer Government Employee
MotherHomemaker
Siblings
Brother1
SpouseSudeep 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.
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.
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

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