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Parminder follows Jaitly, unfollows Twitter; Maya new MD
MUMBAI: Another top-level executive has quit. Twitter‘s MD for its south Asia, India and MENA markets, Parminder Singh, has called it a day at the social media company. In a tweet this morning, Singh announced that he will move on from his current role in Twitter to chase ‘new passions.’
“An update. After leading Twitter in Asia’s most exciting markets (India/SEA/MENA) for 3 yrs, time to move on to new passions #BeenAPrivilege,” his tweet read.
Interestingly, this is the second high profile exit from Twitter almost within a week. Twitter Asia Pacific & Middle East North Africa-VP Rishi Jaitley had recently quit from the microblogging site. Given the proximity of the two exits, one can’t help but wonder if Jaitley and Singh share the same ‘new passion.’
Also known as Parry endearingly by his peers, Singh had joined Twitter in November 2013. Prior to this he was Google APAC display solutions – MD. He had previous stints with Apple and IBM.
Singh’s subsequent tweets also shed light on the restructuring of management of the markets post his exit. The INSEA/MENA region is now split with MENA aligned to EMEA and INSEA aligned to APAC region, he said.
Singh named senior executive Maya Hari as the new in-charge of south Asia and India, while Benjamin Ampen will be her EMEA counterpart. Hari has been elevated to the managing director role for SE Asia & India.
“INSEA will be managed by @maya_hari and MENA by @bampen. Both great professionals, have worked with me closely & well suited to drive growth,” Singh shared in the tweet.
“Fortunate to have worked with amazing clients & partners driving innovation, setting the agenda. Treasure the partnership & friendship,” he added in parting.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
