Ekta Kapoor is an Indian television and film producer who has served as the Joint Managing Director and Creative Director of her production company, Balaji Telefilms. Kapoor’s career in television began with her debut in the movie Mano Ya Na Mano, directed by Rajesh Ranashinge in 1995. She bankrolled famous movies and series like Chandrakanta, Naagin Season 3, Nagaraja, Vishwaroopam II, Dream Girl, Ek Villain Returns, Veere Di Wedding and more.
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Ekta Kapoor began her career at 17, by working with ad and director Kailash Surendranath. She initially worked as an Assistant in film and advertising.
Besides acting she is also fond of fashion and launched her brand EK Label.
Ekta produced her debut Bollywood movie Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta was released in 2001 and has continued to produce several films over the years.
Movies
Year
Title
2001
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2003
Kucch To Hai
2004
Krishna Cottage
2005
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
2005
Koi Aap Sa
2007
Shootout at Lokhandwala
2008
Mission Istanbul
2008
C Kkompany
2008
EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega
2010
Love Sex Aur Dhokha
2010
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
2011
Taryanche Bait
2011
Shor in the City
2011
Ragini MMS
2011
The Dirty Picture
2012
Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum
2013
Ek Thi Daayan
2013
Shootout at Wadala
2013
Lootera
2013
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara
2014
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
2014
Ragini MMS 2
2014
Main Tera Hero
2014
Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi
2014
Ek Villain
2016
Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3
2016
Azhar
2016
Udta Punjab
2016
Great Grand Masti
2016
A Flying Jatt
2017
Half Girlfriend
2017
Super Singh
2018
Veere Di Wedding
2018
Laila Majnu
2019
Judgementall Hai Kya
2019
Jabariya Jodi
2019
Dream Girl
2020
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare
2021
Pagglait
2022
Ek Villain Returns
2022
Dobaaraa
2022
Goodbye
2022
Freddy
2023
U-Turn (2023 film)
2023
Kathal
2023
Dream Girl 2
2023
Thank You for Coming
2024
Crew
2024
Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2
Television
Year
Title
1995
Padosan
1995
Captain House
1995
Mano Ya Na Mano
1995
Hum Paanch (season 1)
1996
Itihaas
1999
Bandhan
1999
Kanyadaan
2000
Kaun
2000
Kasamm
2000
Kashti
2000
Kavita
2000
Kundali
2000
Koshish... Ek Aasha
2000
Ghar Ek Mandir
2000
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
2000
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii
2001
Kuch Khona Hai Kuch Pana Hai
2001
Kaleerein
2001
Karam
2001
Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii
2001
Kkusum
2001
Kohi Apna Sa
2001
Kalash
2001
Kutumb
2001
Kaahin Kissii Roz
2001
Kasautii Zindagii Kay
2002
Hum Paanch (season 2)
2002
Kitne Kool Hai Hum
2002
Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat
2002
Kuchh Jhuki Palkain
2002
Kammal
2002
Kahi To Milenge
2003
Kahani Terrii Merrii
2003
Kayaamat
2003
Kahiin to Hoga
2003
Kkoi Dil Mein Hai
2004
Kaarthika
2004
Kosmiic Chat
2004
Kalki
2004
Karma
2004
Kyaa Kahein
2004
Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi
2004
Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko
2004
K. Street Pali Hill
2004
Kesar
2005
Hum Paanch Tadka Mar Ke
2005
Kkavyanjali
2005
Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai
2006
Kandy Floss
2006
Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa
2006
Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan
2006
Kasamh Se
2006
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
2007
Kahe Naa Kahe
2007
Khwaish
2007
Kuchh Is Tara
2007
Kayamath
2007
Kasturi
2007
Kya Dill Mein Hai
2008
Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket
2008
Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki
2008
Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar
2008
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
2008
Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna
2009
Koi Aane Ko Hai
2009
Kitani Mohabbat Hai (season 1)
2009
Bandini
2009
Bairi Piya
2009
Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai
2009
Pyaar Ka Bandhan
2009
Pavitra Rishta
2010
Sarvggun Sampanna
2010
Keshav Pandit
2010
Tere Liye
2010
Kitani Mohabbat Hai (season 2)
2010
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani
2011
Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka
2011
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
2012
Kya Huaa Tera Vaada
2012
Gumrah: End of Innocence
2012
Gumrah (season 2)
2012
V The Serial
2013
Confessions of an Indian Teenager
2013
Ek Thhi Naayka
2013
Savdhaan India
2013
Gumrah (season 3)
2013
MTV Webbed (season 1)
2013
Jodha Akbar
2013
Pavitra Bandhan
2013
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
2014
MTV Webbed (season 2)
2014
Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi
2014
Kumkum Bhagya
2014
Gumrah (season 4)
2014
Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai
2014
Box Cricket League (season 1)
2014
Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye
2014
Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar
2015
Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki
2015
Kalash – Ek Vishwaas
2015
Nach Baliye 7
2015
Gumrah (season 5)
2015
Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan
2015
Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do
2015
Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum
2015
Naagin (season 1)
2016
Box Cricket League (season 2)
2016
Mazaak Mazaak Mein
2016
Kavach...Kaali Shaktiyon Se
2016
Brahmarakshas – Jaag Utha Shaitaan
2016
Naagin (season 2)
2016
Pardes Mein Hai Meraa Dil
2016
Chandra Nandini
2017
Dhhai Kilo Prem
2017
Kundali Bhagya
2017
Chandrakanta – Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha
2017
Box Cricket League (season 3)
2018
Naagin (season 3)
2018
Dil Hi Toh Hai
2018
Qayamat Ki Raat
2018
Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2
2018
Daayan
2019
Kavach (season 2)
2019
Bepanah Pyaar
2019
Haivaan – The Monster
2019
Naagin (season 4)
2019
Yeh Hai Chahatein
2020
Pavitra Bhagya
2020
Naagin (season 5)
2020
Molkki
2020
Brahmarakshas 2
2020
Prem Bandhan
2021
Bhagya Lakshmi
2021
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2
2022
Naagin (season 6)
2022
Parineetii
2022
Appnapan – Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan
2022
Yeh Dil Mannge More
2022
Pyar Ke Saat Vachan Dharampatnii
2023
Molkki - Rishton Ki Agnipariksha
2023
Bekaboo
2023
Barsatein - Mausam Pyaar Ka
2024
Pracchand Ashok
Web Series
Year(s)
Title
2017
Maya Thirrai
2017
Romil & Jugal
2017
Bewafaa sii Wafaa
2017
Boygiri
2017
Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat
2017
Dev DD
2017–2018
The Test Case
2017
Class of 2017
2020
Class of 2020
2017
CyberSquad
2017–2019
Pammi Aunty
2017–2019
Ragini MMS: Returns
2017
Bose: Dead/Alive
2017
Dhimaner Dinkaal
2018
Fourplay
2018
Haq Se
2018
Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain
2018
PM Selfiewallie
2018
Galti Se Mis-Tech
2018
Gandii Baat
2018
Hum - I'm Because of Us
2018
Home
2018
XXX
2019–2020
Baarish
2018
Broken But Beautiful
2019
BOSS: Baap of Special Services
2020
Bebaakee
2020
Bichhoo Ka Khel
2021
Bang Baang
2021
Crashh
2021
The Married Woman
2021
His Story
2021
Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu
2022
Lock Upp
2022
A Cold Mess
2024
Dus June Ki Raat - Chapter 1
Accolades
Year
Award
Category
2017
Indian Television Academy Awards
Sterling Icon of Entertainment
2018
Business Today
Most Powerful Woman in Indian Business
2018
FICCI Ladies Organisation
Icon of the Year
2018
Indian Television Academy Awards
Highest rated Show on TV – Naagin (season 3)
2018
Indian Television Academy Awards
Premiere Web Channel of the Year – ALTBalaji
2018
Jagran Cinema Summit Awards
Icon of Entertainment
2018
Forbes Tycoon of Tomorrow
Icon of Excellence
2018
Outlook India Speakout Awards
Woman Achiever of the Year
2019
Hindustan Times Business Awards
Business Icon of Continent
2019
ET Business Awards
Content Creator of the Year
2019
Business Today
Most Powerful Woman in Indian Business
2019
Businessworld
BW Most Influential Woman of India
2019
Hindustan Times
HT Most Stylish Film Maker of the Year
2019
Fortune India Awards
Most Powerful Business Women of the Year
2020
Padma Shri
India's fourth highest civilian honour in the field of Arts, from the Government of India
