Short Biography
Ekta Kapoor, an Indian Film and TV Producer, was born on 07-06-1975 in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, India. She is a Television Producer, Film Producer, Businessperson, Managing Director and Creative Director of her production company, Balaji Telefilms. She is a daughter of Shobha Kapoor and veteran Actor Jeetendra. Her younger brother Tusshar Kapoor also happens to be an Actor in Bollywood.
Ekta Kapoor Complete Bio & Career
Ekta Kapoor is the name behind the most successful soap operas that India has ever seen. The long list includes Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Hum Paanch, Jodha Akbar, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Pavitra Rishta, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Ye Hai Mohabbatein, Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki, Kavach and Kumkum Bhagya. The recent television sensation Naagin is also produced by her company. Thus far, she has produced over 120 television series and most of them have been successful ones.
After immense success in television, she also moved to the film industry with her first venture being Kyo Ki Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta in 2001. The hit films which she has produced are Kucch To Hai, Krishna Cottage, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Mission Istanbul, Love Sex Aur Dhokha, EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Padhega, Shor in the City and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai. She earned a lot of praise for her film Udta Punjab. Her recent films include Veere Di Wedding and Laila Majnu. Her next ventures are Mental Hai Kya, Jabariya Jodi, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, and Dream Girl. She has also launched an app called ALT Balaji and has produced some of the most acclaimed web series which are available on her app.
Ekta has recently launched her fashion label “EK”. In 2012 she became the recipient of prestigious Asia's Social Empowerment Award.