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“He has transformed into a more refined individual”: Rudhraksh Jaiswal on his character’s growth in Crushed S4
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV, Amazon’s free video streaming service, recently premiered the much-awaited final season of its teen romance series, Crushed. This season, the story takes a surprising turn with the unexpected reappearance of Samvidhan, emphasising the emotional turmoil between him and Aadhya. The narrative further delves into the lives of Aadhya and her friends, Zoya and Jaz, as their bond becomes stronger after facing multiple hurdles along the way. Featuring Aadhya Anand, Arjun Deswal, Urvi Singh, Naman Jain, and Rudhraksh Jaiswal in pivotal roles, the series boasts a wholesome blend of emotions, drama, and heartwarming moments.
Rudhraksh Jaiswal, who essays the role of Samvidhan, made a comeback to Crushed for its final season. Elaborating on his character’s growth, from the first season to the fourth season, Rudhraksh shared, “In the first season, Samvidhan displayed a youthful and playful demeanor as a 9th grader. He had a joyful personality, cherished spending time with his family, and was fixated on a particular girl. These experiences are common during our formative years. Subsequently, he strives to establish a connection with this girl, aiming to spend a significant amount of time with her and empathize with her emotions. He also learns to navigate his own emotions, as maintaining a balanced emotional state is crucial in any relationship. Ultimately, it becomes a process of mutual discovery and understanding, as two individuals strive to find common ground.”
He also added, “In the fourth season, he has transformed into a more refined individual. He has gained wisdom through his life journey and has delved into the depths of his own complexities. Not only does he comprehend the essence of life, but he also possesses a deeper understanding of people and their perspectives. He has a profound understanding of his friends and their current situations. Hence, I believe that he has attained a sense of maturity, gradually evolving into a more composed version of himself. This theme resonates strongly with Samvidhan’s character development.”
Get ready to dive into the lives of the audience’s most loved teens and embark on a journey of nostalgia, love, and friendship with the final season of Crushed. All four seasons of the series are now streaming exclusively on Amazon miniTV, available on the Amazon shopping app, FireTV, and Play Store.
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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.
