Ekta Kapoor

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Ekta Kapoor

Birth Date: 07 Jun, 1975, Age (51)

Occupation : Producer

Place of Birth : Mumbai

Ekta Kapoor

Ekta Kapoor

Ekta Kapoor is the daughter of actors Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor. Her younger brother Tusshar Kapoor is also a Bollywood actor. She went to school at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim and attended college at Mithibai College.

Ekta Kapoor started her career aged 17, interning with ad and feature filmmaker Kailash Surendranath, until after obtaining financing from her father, she decided to become a producer. 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.

She has produced numerous soap opera, television series and movies. Some soap operas she has worked on include Hum Paanch, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Pavitra Rishta, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, and Jodha Akbar.[9] Kapoor has also produced the television series Naagin, Ye Hai Mohabbatein, Kumkum Bhagya, Chandrakanta (2017 TV series) , Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki and Kundali Bhagya, and several others that were credited with starting a new wave on Indian television, leading to her becoming known as the "Czarina of television" and "the Queen of India TV".

Kapoor has also launched 40 web tv series online through her digital app ALTBalaji.

She has also launched her fashion series with EK Label.

Ekta Kapoor's stories

AltBalaji Web Series 'Broken, But Beautiful' Trailer And Music Launch

AltBalaji Web Series 'Broken, But Beautiful' Trailer And Music Launch

The Web Series is about how one deals with the internal pains after heartbreak or separation. The show stars eminent Vikrant Massey. The romantic drama has 11 episodes and will begin streaming from November 27.

The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family Web Series Review

The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family Web Series Review

The series is about a family that as the name suggests is dysfunctional. It stars well known names like Kay Kay Menon, Barun Sobti, Shriswara and Swaroop Sampath, who makes her return to acting after almost a decade.

Union Minister Smriti Irani Gets Emotional Visiting Her Home After 35 Years

Union Minister Smriti Irani Gets Emotional Visiting Her Home After 35 Years

Ekta Kapoor ropes in the Union Minister as a part of her promotions for her new web series Home, which premieres on ALT Balaji on September 21.

Laila Majnu Movie Review: Saga Of Romance

Laila Majnu Movie Review: Saga Of Romance

The classic love story of Laila Majnu has been adapted to the big screen one more time. Directed by Sajid Ali, Laila Majnu stars Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwari. This is the first lead role for these two newcomers. Director Imtiaz Ali, who has made many successful love stories, has written this film.

Bollywood Celebrities Who Proved That Being Unmarried Leads To Phenomenal Success

Bollywood Celebrities Who Proved That Being Unmarried Leads To Phenomenal Success

There are a few celebs who have spared decided to remain single forever. Let’s take a look at a few celebs (veteran and contemporary) who have stayed far away from walking down the aisle and have had a very successful career.

Tusshar Kapoor On Life After Becoming Single Father

Tusshar Kapoor On Life After Becoming Single Father

Tusshar has been a hands-on parent ever since Laksshya's birth in June 2016 was born via surrogacy and his (Laksshya's) aunt Eka Kapoor often shares photos and videos of the father-son duo. As the actor continues to work in films, Tusshar Kapoor's son Laksshya Kapoor has recently turned 2 years old.

Laila Majnu Trailer: Imtiaz Ali, Ekta Kapoor's Modern Adaption Of The Legendary Tragic Love Story Set In Kashmir.

Laila Majnu Trailer: Imtiaz Ali, Ekta Kapoor's Modern Adaption Of The Legendary Tragic Love Story Set In Kashmir.

Here is a story nobody needed another retelling of. The first trailer of Ekta Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film, Laila Majnu, has been released. Written and directed by Imtiaz's brother Sajid Ali, the project is a modern retelling of the legendary love story.

Ekta Kapoor : In The List Of Variety Magazine's Top 500 Global Entertainment Leaders

Ekta Kapoor : In The List Of Variety Magazine's Top 500 Global Entertainment Leaders

Variety Magazine has unveiled its list honouring the top 500 global entertainment leaders across the globe. The list honours ace filmmaker Ekta Kapoor for her contribution to multiple platforms in the entertainment industry and partaking in philanthropic efforts.