Ekta Kapoor can be aptly called as the reigning queen of Indian television industry.

The serials
produced by her company Balaji Telefilms are a great hit with the masses and are dominating
all the major T.V. channels in India.

Born on June 7, 1975, Ekta Kapoor is daughter of former Bollywood superstar Jeetendra and
sister of current Bollywood hero Tusshar Kapoor. Ekta Kapoor did her schooling from Bombay
Scottish School and later on joined Mithibai College. She was not interested in academics and
on the advice of her father ventured into TV-serial production at the age of 19. And soon she
changed the face of Indian television industry and completely dominated it.

Today, Ekta J Kapoor, born on June 7, 1975, is the creative head of Balaji Telefilms.. Her
company has produced more than 25 serials and each one is being shown, on an average, four
times a week on different television channels. Ekta Kapoor’s serials have captured the
imagination of masses. She broken all previous records of TV serial production and popularity
in India. Her most famous television venture has been "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" which
began in 2000 and is still leading the TRP ratings in India. Her other famous serials include
"Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki", "Kahiin To Hoga", "Kavyanjali", "Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa", "Kasamh
Se", "Kahin Kisii Roz", "Kasautii Zindagi Kay", "Kkusum", "Kutumb", "Kalash", and "Kundali".

For her entrepreneurial skills and achievements Ekta Kapoor was awarded with Ernst & Young
(E&Y) Startup Entrepreneur Of The Year award in 2001.

Ekta Kapoor or the K lady is the king-pin of the Indian Television Industry. Born on 7th June 1975, she has a
typical look: soft tussled brown hair with a large red tika on her forehead. She heads Balaji Telefilms, a Production
House based in Mumbai.

Ekta’s father is none other than Jeetendra, the superstar, and her brother is Tusshar Kapoor, current Bollywood
actor.

In Television as a Producer:
• Ekta’s first soap was Kyunki…Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. It started in 1999, and was aired on Star Plus till
November 2008, making it not only one of the longest running serials in the history of Indian Television, but also
one of the most loved. The central character, “Tulsi” became one of the most recognized faces on the TV screen.

• Then came Kutumb in 2000 on Sony TV, and lasted a year. It was rather popular initially, but the ratings
dwindled towards the closure of the soap.

• The same year Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii hit the screen. Ekta specializes in family drama, and this was no different.
The audience loved it as much as her other soaps.

• In 2001 came another superhit series Kasautii Zindagii Kay. It was aired on Star Plus as well.

• Kkusum (2001), told the story of a simple yet strong girl. Needless to say the audience fell in love with the central
character, comparing their own daughters and daughter-in-laws to her!

• Her other serials that have done well are: Kavyanjali (2005), Kasamh Se (2006).

Writing for TV:

Ekta has conceptualized some of her serials as well. Some of them are:

• Kasamh Se (2006)
• Kavyanjali (2005)
• Kesar (2004)
• Kahin Kissii Roz (2001)

As a Director:
Ekta has Directed Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar (2008) and Kavyanjali (2005)
Foray into films:

Ekta has Produced Bollywood films like:

• Kyo Kii…Main Jhuth Nahi Bolta (2001). Heavily inspired by the Hollywood hot Liar Liar, this film starred
Govinda and Sushmita Sen in lead roles.

• Kucch To Hai (2003), based on I Know What You Did Last Summer, had among actors, Ekta’s dad and brother.

• Krishna Cottage (2004) was a horror film.

• Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) starred Tusshar Kapoor once more. It is a slapstick that did decent business.

• Koi Aap Sa, a romantic comedy released in 2005.

• Shootout At Lokhandwala (2007) did rather well at the box office.

• Mission Istanbul (2008) flopped miserably.

• C Kkompany (2008) is slapstick, starring Tusshar Kapoor in one of the lead roles.

• Once Upon a Time in Mumbai is scheduled to release in December 2009.

 Biography
Ekta Kapoor or the K lady is the king-pin of the Indian
Television Industry. Born on 7th June 1975, she has a typical
look: soft tussled brown hair with a large red tika on her
forehead. She heads Balaji Telefilms, a Production House
based in Mumbai.

Ekta’s father is none other than Jeetendra, the superstar, and

her brother is Tusshar Kapoor, current Bollywood actor.

In Television as a Producer:
• Ekta’s first soap was Kyunki…Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. It
started in 1999, and was aired on Star Plus ...
Read the full biography

Achievement: Creative Director of Balaji Telefilms; Awarded with Ernst & Young (E&Y) Startup

Entrepreneur Of The Year award in 2001.

Ekta Kapoor can be aptly called as the reigning queen of Indian television industry. The serials

produced by her company Balaji Telefilms are a great hit with the masses and are dominating all the

major T.V. channels in India.

Born on June 7, 1975, Ekta Kapoor is daughter of former Bollywood superstar Jeetendra and sister of

current Bollywood hero Tusshar Kapoor. Ekta Kapoor did her schooling from Bombay Scottish School

and later on joined Mithibai College. She was not interested in academics and on the advice of her

father ventured into TV-serial production at the age of 19. And soon she changed the face of Indian

television industry and completely dominated it.

Today, Ekta Kapoor is the creative director of Balaji Telefilms. Her company has produced more

than 25 serials and each one is being shown, on an average, four times a week on different

television channels. Ekta Kapoor's serials have captured the imagination of masses. She broken all

previous records of TV serial production and popularity in India. Her most famous television venture

has been "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" which began in 2000 and is still leading the TRP ratings in

India. Her other famous serials include "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki", "Kahiin To Hoga", "Kavyanjali", "Kyaa

Hoga Nimmo Kaa", "Kasamh Se", "Kahin Kisii Roz", "Kasautii Zindagi Kay", "Kkusum", "Kutumb",

"Kalash", and "Kundali".

For her entrepreneurial skills and achievements Ekta Kapoor was awarded with Ernst & Young (E&Y)

Startup Entrepreneur Of The Year award in 2001.

Career
Ekta Kapoor has produced and co-produced numerous soap opera, television series and
movies. Her most famous television ventures have been "Hum Paanch" (Zee
Telefilms),Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii,
Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kahiin To Hoga , kkusum and Kkavyanjali
which started airing on STAR Plus.Earlier, Most of her creations used to begin with the
letter 'k' due to her superstition that it brings her good luck and fantastic success but most
recently she has decided to take away from 'K' and has started some soap operas with
different letters as she did earlier in her career. Some of her other popular creations are
Kasamh Se, Karam Apnaa Apnaa, Kayamath, Kasturi, Kuchh Is Tara, Kya Dill Mein
Hai, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, Bandini, Kitani
Mohabbat Hai, Pavitra Rishta, Bairi Piya, Tere Liye, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Kitani
Mohabbat Hai Season 2. She has also produced five Bollywood movies,the first of which
was Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, Kucch To Hai, Krishna Cottage, Koi Aap Sa and
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, . After Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, she also co-produced Shootout at
Lokhandwala, Mission Istanbul and produced Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.

[edit] Productions
Main article: Balaji Telefilms

Ekta Kapoor has produced several TV serials, most of which continue to air on her first
network STAR Plus. While some of her other productions air on Zee TV, Sony
Entertainment Television and the new television channels Imagine TV and Colors TV .

[edit] References
1. ^ Sabharwal, Rahul (21 January 2010). "Meet the 'real' Ekta Kapoor". Hindustan Times.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/smallscreen/Meet-the-real-Ekta-
Kapoor/Article1-500165.aspx. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
 2. ^ "Ekta Kapoor springs a surprise". The Hindu. 1 July 2002.
http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/07/01/stories/2002070100010403.htm.
Retrieved 31 January 2010.
3. ^ "Ekta Kapoor & family take pay cut". The Hindu. 2 October 2009.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/14021521.htm. Retrieved 31 January 2010.

[edit] External links

• Ekta Kapoor at the Internet Movie Database

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