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Kranti Gada Wins the Prestigious Young Leaders Award at Business World Disrupt 40 under 40 Ceremony
MUMBAI: Kranti Gada, Chief Operating Officer at Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, has been recognised as one of the young leaders at the recently concluded BW (Business World) Disrupt 40 under 40 ceremony. This award emerged to be a clear acknowledgment of Kranti’s path breaking efforts towards introduction and implementation of the digital eco-system at Shemaroo Entertainment.
Kranti’s successful journey with Shemaroo could be characterised as a spirited and innovative venture that has always kept the company ahead of the curve. She pioneered a new business outlook for Shemaroo by collaborating with new age media and bringing in revolutionary changes like tying up with telecom partners at a time when the industry was nascent. Under her guidance, the company’s USP of providing quality content was amplified over non-broadcast avenues like YouTube, DTH etc. Kranti Gada has been a visionary and a guiding light throughout her journey at Shemaroo.
Speaking on the occasion, Anurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-chief, Business World, said, “Kranti represents the entrepreneurial energy of young professionals and leaders who are truly breaking the glass ceiling and creating role models for others to follow”.
Commenting on the victory, Kranti Gada, Chief Operating Officer, Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, said, “It’s a true honour to be recognised for my efforts by a platform as prestigious as BW Disrupt 40 under 40, that scouts the innovative streak in businesses. Being a part of an ever- changing, fast-paced and dynamic industry like the entertainment industry, it is important to always have the constant support and involvement of the team. I thank my team for always being there and contributing to my personal growth and happiness.”
BW Disrupt 40 under 40, organised by BW Disrupt is an exclusive platform for entrepreneurs that closely monitors Indian corporate ecosystem and analyses the Business & Economy. This time the jury panel was headed by Mr. T. V. Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Global Education.
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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.
