Mumbai, 26 April 2025: Actor and dancer Shantanu Maheshwari, who is starring in Amazon MX Player’s popular show ‘Campus Beats’, recently connected with Harsh Banat – a delivery associate, delivering Amazon Packages. At the end of the exciting day, Harsh met the entire cast of ‘Campus Beats’ – turning a regular delivery into a memory of a lifetime.
As they rode along, the two shared stories, laughs, and even a vada pav break. The exchange offered a glimpse into the personal stories and aspirations that often go unseen in a delivery associate’s daily routine. Harsh, who studies mass communication, balances his role as a delivery associate with a delivery service partner, while nurturing his dream of starting a thrift store. Shantanu was enthused with Harsh’s zest for life and his entrepreneurial spirit.
Reflecting on his day with Harsh, Shantanu Maheshwari said, “Meeting Harsh, who is a doing a great job balancing his education and passion for starting his own venture, all while delivering packages, was incredibly inspiring. For me, it was a powerful reminder that no matter where we come from or what we do, we must always pursue our dreams. It’s heartening to see how Amazon and delivery service partners support individuals like him, providing them with opportunities to grow and thrive while chasing their aspirations. I had a lot of fun spending the day with him and surprising him with a delivery to the Campus Beats cast was priceless!”
Delivery Associate Harsh Banat shared his excitement about the experience, “Meeting Shantanu and getting to share my story with him felt like a dream come true. It’s not every day you get to have such a meaningful conversation with a celebrity while delivering packages. His words of encouragement really motivated me to keep pursuing my passion for opening a thrift store, while excelling in my current work. This is definitely a story I’ll be telling for years to come.”
The well-being and safety of employees, partners and their associates remain at the core of Amazon India’s operations. The company continually seeks to raise the bar on its already industry-leading offerings that support the well-being of its employees, partners and their associates. Recently, Amazon India announced plans to launch 100 Ashray centers—air-conditioned rest stops for delivery associates and partners across the country for delivery ecosystem in India. These amenity-rich centers offer free access to comfortable seating, clean drinking water, tea/coffee, washroom facilities, first aid, and mobile charging stations. Notably, they are open to all delivery associates and partners – across companies, not just those delivering Amazon packages. This initiative complements similar facilities already available at Amazon’s operational sites. In addition, the company leverages technology to optimize route planning, taking inputs like weather into account and factoring in seamlessly integrated breaks adds to better experience for delivery associates and partners. Across Amazon’s pan-India operations network, its industry-leading infrastructure ensures a safe, comfortable, and supportive work environment for employees, associates, and partners.
