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Ekta Kapoor

Intro to Ekta Kapoor

Balaji Telefilms Ltd’s creative head, Ekta Kapoor, is an Indian film and television producer, director, and creative director. She has created a number of well-known television series that are known for their length and drama. She has also recently launched an OTT platform called ‘ALT Balaji.’ Ekta has a successful track record of creating and producing movies and films for a variety of platforms.
Ekta Kapoor was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on June 7, 1975. She is the daughter of a Hindu family. She is the daughter of Jeetendra Kapoor, a well-known Hindi actor, and Shobha Kapoor, her mother. Her brother, Tushar Kapoor, has also acted in Hindi films. Ekta Kapoor attended Bombay Scottish School in Mahim for her education. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Mumbai’s Mithibai College.

Ekta Kapoor

Personal Information

Real NameEkta Kapoor
ProfessionProducer
Height5’4″ Inches
Weight58 Kg
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Date of Birth7 June 1975
Age (as of 2021)46 Years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
ReligionHinduism
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
SchoolBombay Scottish School, Mahim
College/UniversityMithibai College, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduate
DebutTelevision- Padosan (1995, as Producer)
Film-  Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001, as Producer)
Web Series-  Maya Thirrai (2017, as Producer)
HobbiesReading

Ekta is single and she became a single parent to a boy through surrogacy in 2019.

Family and Relationship

FatherJeetendra Kapoor (Actor)
MotherShobha Kapoor (Producer)
BrotherTushar Kapoor (Actor, Younger)
SisterNot Known
BoyfriendNot Known
SonRavie Kapoor (2019)

Career of Ekta Kapoor

Ekta Kapoor, the Creative Director and Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, is an Indian film and television producer who is best known for her work on the soap operas. Some of her popular daily soaps are-

  • Hum Paanch (1995)
  • Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000-2008)
  • Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki (2000-2008)
  • Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001-2008)
  • Pavitra Rishta (2009-2014)
  • Bade Acche Lagte Hain (2011-2014)
  • Jodha Akbar (2013-2015)
  • Naagin (2015-2016)
  • Ye Hai Mohabbatein (2013)
  • Kumkum Bhagya (2014)
  • Chandrakanta (2017)
  • Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki (2017)
  • Kundali Bhagya (2017)

Following her success with TV shows, Kapoor made her film debut with Kyo Kii… Main Juth Nahi Bolta (2001), Krishna Cottage (2004), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), and EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega (2008).

Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), The Dirty Picture (2011), Lootera (2013), Udta Punjab (2016), Veere Di Wedding (2018), Judgemental Hai Kya (2019), Jabariya Jodi (2019), Dream Girl (2019) are just a few of Kapoor’s commercial and critical successes.

Through her production company, Balaji Telefilms, she founded Institute of Creative Excellence in 2012, a media training school. Through her digital app ALTBalaji, she has also released around 40 web series. With EK Label, Ekta also has a fashion series.

Recently, she has produced a reality show “Lock Upp.”

Lock Upp Contestants

Favourites

FoodChocolate
ActorsHrithik Roshan
Salman Khan
Shah Rukh Khan
Aamir Khan
ActressPriyanka Chopra
Kareena Kapoor
Sakshi Tanwar
ProducerWong Kar-Wai
ColoursWhite
TV SerialShameless (USA)
Ekta Kapoor

Exciting Facts about Ekta Kapoor

  • Ekta Kapoor was born and raised in the Maharashtra city of Mumbai.
  • She has been dubbed “the Queen of Indian Television” and “the Czarina of Television.”
  • At the age of 19, Kapoor began producing television series.
  • She is deeply spiritual and believes in the power of numbers.
  • Ram Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajeev Khandelwal, and Ronit Roy are just a few of the famous actors she has launched.
  • In 2020, Kapoor will be awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to Indian television.
  • She enjoys listening to ghazals and old Hindi classics.
  • She is a dog lover to the core.
Ekta Kapoor

Salary

Her net worth is estimated to be $13 million in 2022.

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