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Prit Kamani talks about his experience working with the cast of Half CA
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service has become the buzz of the town with one of its most recent release on the platform – Half CA which features well known actors Ahsaas Channa, Gyanendra Tripathi, Anmol Kajani, Rohan Joshi, and Prit Kamani in pivotal roles. Half CA narrates the journey of a girl Archi who is preparing for one of the toughest exams in the country, Chartered Accountancy. The series beautifully captures the details and intricacies of her journey in the attempt to add the title CA before her name, while her cousin ‘Niraj Bhaiya’ is nicknamed as ‘Half CA’ after two unsuccessful attempts which has taught him everything he needs to know to be a CA but he isn’t qualified on paper for the same. The brother-sister duo face their own share of problems in their individual journeys as they reach the financial capital – Mumbai where Archi meets Tejas. The character of Tejas is played by the talented actor Prit Kamani.
On being asked to share some of his favorite BTS with the cast of Half CA, Prit mentioned, “The day we shot at marine drive amidst thousands of college students, on Sunday streets. We danced and sang songs, and clicked pictures while shooting. We actually felt like college kids roaming around in Mumbai.”
The actor also shared his thoughts on why the audience would like the show. He said, “The direction, the story, the dialogues, the performances, the music but I think mostly because it’s so relatable.” Half CA has been well received in the CA community of India, thanks to its engaging storyline and the outstanding acting by the actors that played the characters, Half CA has earned positive reviews. These factors help to flesh out the subject matter and reveal insights into the day-to-day hardships of a CA aspirant.
He further added, “Ahsaas always amazes me, she’s a friend too and I love working with her. And Gyanendra, Anmol, and Rohan are just brilliant! In fact, every role, big or small, was cast to perfection.” The entire range of what it takes to achieve the milestone is covered in this series, from putting in extra effort during training to almost giving up due to the fierce competition.
Half CA is streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV, which you can watch for free on the Amazon shopping app and on Fire TV.
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JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
