Ekta Kapoor
| Ekta Kapoor | |
|---|---|
 Ekta Kapoor | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Television producer, Joint MD of Balaji Telefilms |
| Years active | 1995–Present |
| Relatives |
Jeetendra (Father) Shobha Kapoor (Mother) Tusshar Kapoor (Brother) |
Ekta Kapoor is an Indian TV and film producer. She is the Joint Managing Director and Creative Director of Balaji Telefilms, her production company.
Kapoor is the daughter of actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor. Her younger brother Tusshar Kapoor is also a Bollywood actor.[1][2][3] She did her schooling at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim and attended college at Mithibai College. She has produced numerous soap opera, television series and movies. Her soap operas include Hum Paanch, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kkavyanjali , Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii, Kahiin to Hoga, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Kasamh Se, Kkusum, Kutumb, Bandini, Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Tere Liye, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, Parichay—Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka, Gumrah – End Of Innocence, Kya Hua Tera Vaada, Pavitra Rishta, Bade Acche Lagte Hain , Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do and many others. She is currently producing, Jodha Akbar, Pavitra Bandhan, Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar, Kalash-Ek Vishwas, Kumkum Bhagya and Ye Hai Mohabbatein and Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan[4]. Ekta Kapoor has currently come up with a show 'Naagin' and ' Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki ' . She has also launched her fashion series with EK lebel.
She ventured into Bollywood movie production in 2001 beginning with Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, Kucch To Hai and Krishna Cottage based on supernatural themes followed in 2003 and 2004. Kyaa Kool Hai Hum starred her brother Tusshar Kapoor. She then went on to co-produce Shootout at Lokhandwala with Sanjay Gupta. Mission Istanbul and EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Padhega in collaboration with Sunil Shetty followed. In 2010 to 2014 she released Love Sex aur Dhokha, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Shor in the City, Ragini MMS, Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum, The Dirty Picture,Ek Thi Daayan, Shootout at Wadala, Lootera, Once Upon a Time In Mumbaai Dobara, Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi, Ragini MMS 2, Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Milan Talkies, Main Tera Hero.
Works
- Television
- Filmography
Awards and honours
- 2012 Asia's Social Empowerment Award- Freedom Through Education[5]
References
- ↑ Sabharwal, Rahul (21 January 2010). "Meet the 'real' Ekta Kapoor". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor springs a surprise". The Hindu. 1 July 2002. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor & family take pay cut". The Hindu. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ↑ Shekhar (2012-02-20). "Ekta Kapoor's obsession with ‘K’ was strategy, but not superstition". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
- ↑ "Recipients of Asia's Social Empowerment Award".
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