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Ekta Kapoor
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- Born 07 June 1975
- Age 49
- Birth Place Mumbai
- Profession Television Producer, Film Producer, Television Actor, Television Writer
- Company Balaji Telefilms
- Citizenship India
- Awards Padma Shri (2020)
Ekta Kapoor BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
Ekta Kapoor is one of the prominent faces of the Indian television industry. Jointly managing her production house, Balaji Telefilms since 1994 with sister Shobha Kapoor, she is a leading TV and film producer. She is known to start an era of the golden period of Indian television with the evergreen ...
Ekta Kapoor PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Jeetendra |
| Mother | Shobha Kapoor |
EKTA KAPOOR NEWS
Ekta Kapoor wanted to 'normalise sex for the world' with ALTT, said some content was 'not savoury': 'I own it but I don't run it'
July 25, 2025 4:41 pm
Ekta Kapoor said that she wanted to normalise sex with her streaming app Alt Balaji, that later became ALTT.
Shweta Tiwari recalls working 72 hours non-stop during Kasautii Zindagi Kay, was paid for 45 days after shooting 30-day schedule: 'Ekta Kapoor didn't sleep'
July 25, 2025 3:37 pm
Actor Shweta Tiwari recalled how she would work around the day, in 2 shifts, during TV days. She recalled how TV industry was known for people not sleeping or taking rest.
25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, blocked for streaming obscene, pornographic content
July 25, 2025 3:42 pm
This is not the first time that these OTT platforms have come under the scanner. Earlier this year, an advisory had been issued asking OTT platforms to adhere to IT Rules and laws related to obscenity.
Rajeev Khandelwal reveals why he quit Kahiin Toh Hoga, talks about last meeting with show's producers: 'I locked horns with Ekta Kapoor, many thought I was egoistic'
July 13, 2025 7:06 pm
In an exclusive intreview, Rajeev Khandelwal recalls his time on Kahiin Toh Hoga and also how Ekta Kapoor was upset when he quite the show.
Ekta Kapoor says her initial reaction to reviving Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was 'a firm no': 'You can never compete with nostalgia'
July 10, 2025 1:32 pm
Ekta Kapoor claims she's not reviving Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi after 17 years only for TRPs, but also for the impact it had on Indian culture and families.
Smriti Irani returns as Tulsi Virani, says 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi gave me more than commercial success'
July 07, 2025 6:17 pm
Smriti Irani steps into the shoes of Tulsi Virani once again for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. The show is going to air on Star Plus from July 28.
'Ekta Kapoor ruined Indian culture with her TV shows,' says Pahlaj Nihalani: 'Erotic films were rare, now sex is everywhere'
July 04, 2025 9:00 am
Pahlaj Nihalani has blamed Ekta Kapoor for 'ruining Indian culture' via her televisions shows.
Ram Kapoor 'will not say a word' about Ekta Kapoor weeks after their face-off, says he owes his career to her: 'She believed in me when...
June 20, 2025 11:08 am
The alleged feud started when Ram Kapoor talked about shooting an intimate scene in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, and how Ekta Kapoor had to deal with the aftermath of airing that scene.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 confirmed, Smriti Irani signs the contract to play Tulsi Virani again in Ekta Kapoor's show
June 10, 2025 11:52 am
As per latest reports, Smriti Irani known for her role as Tulsi Virani, has officially signed the contract for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2
Jeetendra sells Mumbai's land parcel for whopping Rs 855 crores, pay Rs 8.69 cr in stamp fee
January 13, 2026 2:30 pm
Jeetendra and his family sold a land parcel spanning across 9664.68 sq.m, the stamp duty paid for the deal was Rs 8.69 crores along with a registration fee of Rs 30,000.
EKTA KAPOOR PHOTOS
Inside Ekta Kapoor's birthday bash
June 08, 2018 2:44 pm
Ekta Kapoor celebrated her 43rd birthday on Thursday and the photos from the party are here. See inside photos.
Anita Hassanandani celebrates husband Rohit Reddy's birthday with Yeh Hai Mohabbatein team in London
March 24, 2018 1:05 pm
Anita Hassanandani celebrated husband Rohit Reddy's birthday in London on March 22. The entire team of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein had a blast at the birthday celebration.
Indian Wiki Media Digital Awards: From Rajkummar Rao to Nakuul Mehta, here's everyone who attended the event
March 11, 2018 12:42 pm
Indian Wiki Media Digital Awards recognizes content creation excellence in the dynamic digital space, and acknowledges the best in the business. From Ekta Kapoor to Rajkummar Rao, many actors made their presence count at the event.
Sonakshi Sinha, Ekta Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor make merry at Karan Johar’s singles-only party
February 15, 2018 5:34 pm
The single celebrities of Bollywood found joy on Valentine's Day all thanks to Karan Johar. The filmmaker hosted a singles-only party at his residence in Mumbai.
Mouni Roy, Vikas Gupta, Anita Hassanandani and Nimrat Kaur attend Ekta Kapoor's party
January 31, 2018 7:19 am
Check out the latest pictures from the star-studded night at Ekta Kapoor's house party. Nimrat Kaur, Mouni Roy, Anita Hassanandani among others added glamour to the event.
Kumkum Bhagya 1000 episodes celebration: Ekta Kapoor, Shabir Ahluwalia, Sriti Jha and others attend
January 17, 2018 8:20 am
Here are photos of celebs like Ekta Kapoor, her father and former actor Jeetendra, Shabir Ahluwalia and others.
Tusshar Kapoor's birthday bash photos: Tabu, Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor attend the midnight party
November 21, 2017 9:28 am
Tusshar Kapoor turns 41 today. Karan Johar to Aftab Shivdasani, Urmila Matondkar to Tabu and many others were seen in the inside party pictures.
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein cast's Halloween party in Budapest had Divyanka Tripathi, Anita Hassanandani and others flaunting their scary side
October 31, 2017 6:16 am
Ekta Kapoor's Yeh Hai Mohabbatein team is off to Budapest to shoot a particular sequence. But what grabbed our attention was their Halloween party clicks. Flaunting perfect Halloween themed attires, each one seemed to have a lot of fun. Here are their latest pictures.
Inside Ekta Kapoor's Diwali celebrations: Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Karan Johar party hard
October 19, 2017 6:46 am
Diwali celebrations seem to have just begun for the B-town celebrities. After Arpita Khan Sharma and Ramesh Taurani, it was the turn of television queen Ekta Kapoor to have a blast with friends and family.
Lipstick Under My Burkha: Konkona Sensharma, Ekta Kapoor and Ratna Pathak celebrate the success of the 'lady-oriented' film
July 28, 2017 10:38 pm
Lipstick Under My Burkha collected Rs 10.96 crore on Friday after completing one week at the box office. The film was made on a budget of Rs 6 crore, and after all the controversies, the ladies decided to celebrate their success. The success party saw the presence of cast members Kokona Sensharma, Ratna Pathak Shah, Ekta Kapoor and director Alankrita Shrivastava among others.
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