| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ekta Ravi Kapoor |
| Profession | TV and Film Producer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 163 cm in meters– 1.63 m in feet inches– 5’ 4” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 58 kg in pounds– 128 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 35-28-35 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001) TV: Mano Ya Na Mano (1995) |
| Awards | • Indo-American Society Award for the Most Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur (2010) • Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award for Iconic Film and Television Producer (2012) • IMPACT’s 50 Award for the Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing and Advertising (2016) • Indian Television Academy Award for the Sterling Icon of Entertainment (2017) • Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for Most Inspiring Icon of the Year (2018) • Forbes Tycoon of Tomorrow Award for Icon of Excellence (2018) • Business Today Award for Most Powerful Woman in Indian Business (2019) • Hindustan Times Business Award for Business Icon of Continent (2019) • ET Business Award for Content Creator of the Year (2019) • HT Most Stylish Film Maker of the Year (2019) • Padma Shri (2020) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 7 June 1975 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 48 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra India |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra India |
| School | Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai |
| College/University | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Khatri |
| Hobbies | Reading |
| Controversies | • In 2007, Smriti Irani made an exit from Ekta’s serial “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” after a clash with Ekta. However, she was later brought back to the serial in 2008 due to fall in the ratings of the show.
• Actor Pulkit Samrat who made an exit from the serial “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” had some payment issues with Ekta. He filled a case against Balaji Telefilms for not clearing his pending payments and also not allowing him to work on some other projects. • A protest was carried out by the Rajput Kshatriya Akhil Bharatiya Chatariya Sabha against the TV serial “Jodha Akbar” as they thought that false facts were being presented by Ekta in her serial. • Kapoor is often criticised for her dressing style as she flaunts clothes which are either uncomfortable or not appreciated by the people. • Ekta is also criticised for the nudity clause in her contract. she has added the clause to prevent actors backing out from doing any intimate scene or provocative dialogue in the script. • She also had a feud with Rajeev Khandelwal. Khandelwal who came into the limelight with Ekta’s serial “Kahiin Toh Hoga” openly said that he does not need Ekta to become big. The fight worsened when Rajeev made a negative remark on Ekta’s TV programming. However, they patched up after some time. • After the rumours of the film Drishyam’s resemblance to the Japanese Novel ‘The Devotion of Suspect X, Kapoor sent a legal notice to the makers of Drishyam claiming the ownership of its copyrights. This gave rise to many controversies. • On 14 October 2022, the Supreme Court of India slammed her over “objectionable content” in her web series ‘XXX;’ the court remarked that she was polluting the minds of the young generation. A bench of Justices Ajay Rastogi and C T Ravikumar said, “Something has to be done. You are polluting the minds of the young generation of this country. It is available to all. OTT content is available to all. What kind of choice are you providing to the people?….on the contrary, you are polluting the minds of youngsters.” While defending his client advocate Rohatgi said the content was subscription based and that there was freedom of choice in this country to which the bench observed, “Everytime you travel to this court….we don’t appreciate this. We will put a cost on you for filing such a petition. Mr Rohatgi, please convey this to your client. Just because you can afford and hire the services of good lawyers….this court is not for those who have voices. This court works for those who don’t have voices…if these people who have all kinds of facilities, if they cannot get justice, then think of the situation of this common man. We have seen the order and we have our reservations.” [1]India Today |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Family | |
| Children | Son– Ravie (via surrogacy, born in 2019) |
| Parents | Father– Jeetendra (Actor) Mother– Shobha Kapoor (Producer) |
| Siblings | Brother– Tusshar Kapoor (Younger, Actor) Sister– None |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Chocolate |
| Actors | Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan |
| Actresses | Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar |
| Director | Wong Kar-Wai |
| Books | The Last Song of Dusk by Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
| Colour | White |
| TV Serial | Shameless (USA) |
| Politician | Narendra Modi |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • BMW • Mercedes • Ford • Jaguar |
| Assets/Properties | • A luxury flat in Mumbai worth Rs. 7 crore • Balaji Telefilms office in Andheri West, Mumbai • Personal investment Rs. 43 crores |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Income (approx.) | Rs. 5.5 crore |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 85 crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ekta Kapoor
- Ekta Kapoor doesn’t smoke.
- It is not known whether Ekta Kapoor consumes alcohol.
- was born in Mumbai to Jeetendra and Sobha Kapoor. Throughout her childhood, Ekta Kapoor
- At the age of 15, she embarked on her internship with Kailash Surendranath, an ad and feature filmmaker.
- At the age of 19, Ekta commenced her journey in TV serial production, prompted by her father’s recommendation.
- She considers it lucky for her, hence the majority of her TV serials start with the letter K.
- Till 2015, as the Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, she had successfully produced approximately 25 TV serials, generating earnings of around 500 Crore (INR).
- Films such as “Love Sex Aur Dhokha,” “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai,” “Shor in the City,” and “Half Girlfriend” have been introduced by Kapoor.
- More than 130 serials have been produced by her, including “Hum Paanch,” “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki,” “Kyunki Saar Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,” “Kaahin Kissii Roz,” “Kahiin To Hoga,” “Kasauti Zindagii Kay,” “Kaahin Kissii Roz,” “Kahiin To Hoga,” “Bade Acche Lagte Hain,” “Kasamh Se,” “Jodha Akbar,” “Ye Hai Mohabbatein,” “Kumkum Bhagya,” “Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki,” and “Kundali Bhagya.”
- Stars such as Vidya Balan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Prachi Desai, Ram Kapoor, Rajeev Khandelwal, and Ronit Roy owe their launch to her.
- Snapdeal is now offering Ekta’s fashion label, EK, as she has recently launched it.
- As advised by an astrologer, she consistently opts for black platform heels when attending events or functions.
- She experiences fear when it comes to heights, darkness, and helicopters.
- Anita Hassanandani, the actress, initially decided to adopt the name Natassha for her movie career, upon Ekta Kapoor and Anita Hassanandani’s collaboration.
- Despite her rare appearances at public events, she is renowned for her party-loving nature.
- She possesses a spiritual nature and firmly believes in the power of astrology and numerology. Additionally, she holds a special reverence for the numbers 3, 6, and 9, considering them to be her fortunate digits.
- Ekta Kapoor, a true animal lover, not only cherishes her beloved pet dog, Lafro, but also has a penchant for adopting stray dogs, resulting in a delightful collection of furry companions.
- She actively participates in charity work focused on supporting older women.
- She has a deep passion for listening to classic songs and ghazals, with a particular admiration for Kishore Kumar’s musical genius.
- Ekta has been bestowed with the titles of “Television Czarina” and “India’s Television Queen.”
- Vikas Gupta and Ekta Kapoor share a special relationship as rakhi siblings.
- On February 10, 2023, Ekta Kapoor made an announcement on Twitter stating that she and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, had resigned from their positions as the heads of ALTBalaji. Recently, Ekta Kapoor also shared on Instagram about her departure from ALTBalaji, where she had been serving as its head.
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