Ekta Kapoor
Indian film/TV producer, director · India · On the map · Directors · Born 1975 · age 51
Ekta R. Kapoor is an Indian television and film producer, known for her work in Hindi television and Bollywood cinema. She is the founder of Balaji Telefilms Limited, where she serves as joint managing director and creative head.
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Bhooth BanglaFilm, Producer2024
CrewFilm, Producer2023International Emmy Directorate AwardAward2022
DobaaraaFilm, Producer2021
Bhagya LakshmiSeries, Creator
PagglaitFilm, 2021Producer2020Padma Shri in artsAward2019“Art has different meaning for different people. For some its realism, for some its escapism, and you have to accept that.”In their words4 October 2019From interview with Rajeev Masand, CNN News18 - Ekta Kapoor Interview with Rajeev Masand - 4 Oct 2019, at 4 Min 28 Sec“I could actually tell stories and narratives which were little alternative and radical. For whatever its worth, you can support imperfection.”In their words4 October 2019CNN News18 - Ekta Kapoor Interview with Rajeev Masand - 4 Oct 2019, at 14 Min 48 Sec“I never want to be on a pedestal. Because the same people who put you on a pedestal will throw you of it.”In their words25 February 2019From interview with Anupama Chopra, Film Companion - On The Move with Ekta Kapoor - 25 Feb 2019, at 24 Min 42 Sec
Yeh Hai ChahateinSeries, 2019Creator
Dream GirlFilm, 2019Producer2018
Dil Hi Toh HaiSeries, Creator, Producer2017
Half GirlfriendFilm, Producer2016“When you're writing a character, you have to know where they're coming from. You may never use that information, but you have to know it. It just helps you mark the journey better.”In their words16 August 2016From Talks at Google, Google Talk moderated by Cliff Redeker Talks at Google - 16 Aug 2016, at 14 Min 24 Sec
A Flying JattFilm, 2016Producer2015
NaaginSeries, Creator
ShamitabhFilm, 2015Producer2014
Kumkum BhagyaSeries, Creator
Ek VillainFilm, 2014Producer2011
Bade Achhe Lagte HainSeries, Creator
Ragini MMSFilm, 2011Producer2010
LSD: Love, Sex aur DhokhaFilm, Producer2009
Pavitra RishtaSeries, Creator2007
Shootout at LokhandwalaFilm, Producer2004
K. Street Pali HillSeries, Creator
Krishna CottageFilm, 2004Producer2003
Kahiin to HogaSeries, Creator, Producer2001
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin BoltaFilm, Producer2000
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiSeries, Creator1975Born7 June 1975
Bhooth BanglaFilm, Producer2024CrewFilm, Producer2023International Emmy Directorate AwardAward2022DobaaraaFilm, Producer2021Bhagya LakshmiSeries, CreatorPagglaitFilm, 2021Producer2020Padma Shri in artsAward2019“Art has different meaning for different people. For some its realism, for some its escapism, and you have to accept that.”In their words4 October 2019From interview with Rajeev Masand, CNN News18 - Ekta Kapoor Interview with Rajeev Masand - 4 Oct 2019, at 4 Min 28 Sec“I could actually tell stories and narratives which were little alternative and radical. For whatever its worth, you can support imperfection.”In their words4 October 2019CNN News18 - Ekta Kapoor Interview with Rajeev Masand - 4 Oct 2019, at 14 Min 48 Sec“I never want to be on a pedestal. Because the same people who put you on a pedestal will throw you of it.”In their words25 February 2019From interview with Anupama Chopra, Film Companion - On The Move with Ekta Kapoor - 25 Feb 2019, at 24 Min 42 SecYeh Hai ChahateinSeries, 2019CreatorDream GirlFilm, 2019Producer2018Dil Hi Toh HaiSeries, Creator, Producer2017Half GirlfriendFilm, Producer2016“When you're writing a character, you have to know where they're coming from. You may never use that information, but you have to know it. It just helps you mark the journey better.”In their words16 August 2016From Talks at Google, Google Talk moderated by Cliff Redeker Talks at Google - 16 Aug 2016, at 14 Min 24 SecA Flying JattFilm, 2016Producer2015NaaginSeries, CreatorShamitabhFilm, 2015Producer2014Kumkum BhagyaSeries, CreatorEk VillainFilm, 2014Producer2011Bade Achhe Lagte HainSeries, CreatorRagini MMSFilm, 2011Producer2010LSD: Love, Sex aur DhokhaFilm, Producer2009Pavitra RishtaSeries, Creator2007Shootout at LokhandwalaFilm, Producer2004K. Street Pali HillSeries, CreatorKrishna CottageFilm, 2004Producer2003Kahiin to HogaSeries, Creator, Producer2001Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin BoltaFilm, Producer2000Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiSeries, Creator1975Born7 June 1975People around Ekta
Riteish Deshmukh Ekta produced Ek Villain and Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
Anita Hassanandani Ekta produced Naagin and Kucch To Hai
Rajpal Yadav Ekta produced Dream Girl 2 and Bhooth Bangla
Rajkummar Rao Ekta produced Judgementall Hai Kya (2019)
Emraan Hashmi Ekta produced The Dirty Picture (2011)
Kangana Ranaut Ekta produced Shootout at Wadala (2013)
Aftab Shivdasani Ekta produced Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016)
Pritam Chakraborty Ekta produced Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara! (2013)
Rajesh Sharma Ekta produced Bhooth Bangla and U-Turn
Kareena Kapoor Ekta produced Crew and Suspect X
Anupam Kher Ekta produced Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
Vijay Raaz Ekta produced Dream Girl 2 and Kathal
Vivek Oberoi Ekta produced Mission Istaanbul (2008)
Nushrratt Bharuccha Ekta produced Dream Girl and Love Sex aur Dhokha
Sonakshi Sinha Ekta produced Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara! (2013)
Vidya Balan Ekta produced The Dirty Picture (2011)
Tabu Ekta produced Crew and Bhooth Bangla
Konkona Sen Sharma Ekta produced Ek Thi Daayan (2013)
Ayushmann Khurrana Ekta produced Dream Girl and Dream Girl 2
Paresh Rawal Ekta produced Dream Girl 2 and Bhooth Bangla
Sanya Malhotra Ekta produced Pagglait and Kathal
Ananya Khare Ekta produced Pagglait and Bebaakee
Annu Kapoor Ekta produced Dream Girl and Dream Girl 2
Sheeba Chaddha Ekta produced Jabariya Jodi and Pagglait
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Udta Punjab 2016
Jaane Jaan 2023
Lootera 2013
Freddy 2022
Crew 2024
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Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
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Born 1975 · age 51
