Ektaa Kapoor: News

The moniker ‘Czarina of Indian television' is not far off when it comes to Ektaa Kapoor. The only thing it lacks is that it doesn’t take into account her big-screen credentials. In a male-dominated industry, she became one of the driving forces that determined what made the industry click. Kapoor was born on June 7, 1975, in Mumbai. She did her schooling at Bombay Scottish School and graduated from Mithibai College. At the insistence of her father, she started producing television series under the banner of Balaji Telefilms. Early success evaded her as her projects were rejected one after another until Zee TV selected her ‘Mano Ya Na Mano’ in 1995. She did not have to wait for much to taste her first success. Her 1995 series ‘Hum Paanch’ became the first of many successes that ensued. The 2000s saw Kapoor slowly conquering television with series such as ‘Kkavyanajali,’ ‘Kasamh Se,’ ‘Karam Apnaa Apnaa,’ ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,’ etc. In 2001, she made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta.’ Since then she has produced films such as ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai,’ ‘Shor in the City,’ ‘The Dirty Picture,’ etc. She has won various accolades for her achievements. In 2020, the Government of India honored her with Padma Shri. She was also featured in Variety500 in the same year. At the 2019 Hindustan Times Business Awards, she was selected as the Business Icon of the Continent.

31 Mar 2025

Disney+ Hotstar

Ektaa Kapoor's legal action nearly cost Barkha Bisht her career

Actor Barkha Bisht, best known as Udita from the teen drama Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, recently spoke about the lawsuit producer Ektaa Kapoor filed against her.

08 Jan 2025

Ram Kapoor

'Unprofessional actors': Did Ektaa target Ram Kapoor in cryptic post

Television czarina Ektaa Kapoor has taken to social media to slam an actor, believed to be Ram Kapoor, over his comments on a controversial on-screen kiss in the hit show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.

29 Dec 2024

Raashii Khanna

OTT: 'The Sabarmati Report' likely to premiere in early January

The political drama The Sabarmati Report, starring Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra, will soon make its OTT debut.

01 Dec 2024

Box Office

'The Sabarmati Report' is stable; collects ₹26cr in 16 days

Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, The Sabarmati Report starring Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra has continued to perform steadily at the box office.

30 Nov 2024

Vikrant Massey

'The Sabarmati Report' grows; crosses ₹24cr mark after 15 days

The political thriller The Sabarmati Report, headlined by Vikrant Massey and directed by Dheeraj Sarna, received a boost in its box office earnings on Cinema Lovers Day (Friday).

24 Nov 2024

Box Office

'The Sabarmati Report' crosses ₹15cr mark on Day 9

The Sabarmati Report, directed by Dheeraj Sarna and starring Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra in key roles, has crossed the ₹15cr mark at the Indian box office.

23 Nov 2024

Box Office

'The Sabarmati Report' earns over ₹12cr in 8 days

The Sabarmati Report, directed by Dheeraj Sarna and starring Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra in key roles, has crossed the ₹12cr mark at the domestic box office.

21 Nov 2024

Neelam Kothari

Neelam recalls huge fight with Ektaa over husband's intimate scenes

Renowned actor Neelam Kothari recently opened up about a past disagreement with producer Ektaa Kapoor.

19 Nov 2024

Box Office

'The Sabarmati Report' remains steady on 1st Monday; earns ₹7.45cr

Vikrant Massey's latest film, The Sabarmati Report, has continued its steady run at the box office, raking in ₹1.1cr on its first Monday. This takes the film's total earnings to ₹7.45cr in merely four days since its release last Friday.

16 Nov 2024

Box Office

'The Sabarmati Report' starts slow; earns ₹1.15cr on Day 1

The Sabarmati Report, featuring Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna, has opened on a dull note at the box office.

07 Nov 2024

Raashii Khanna

Vikrant Massey reveals receiving death threats over 'The Sabarmati Report'

Actor Vikrant Massey, at the trailer launch of his upcoming film The Sabarmati Report on Wednesday, revealed that he has been receiving death threats on social media.

30 Oct 2024

Raashii Khanna

Ektaa revives 'Kyunki Saas Bhi...' song for 'The Sabarmati Report'

Celebrated producer Ektaa Kapoor will reintroduce the iconic song Ram Ram from her hit TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in her upcoming film The Sabarmati Report.

25 Oct 2024

Mumbai

'Gandi Baat' controversy: Ektaa submits documents in POCSO case

A lawyer representing producer Ektaa Kapoor and her mother, Shobha, appeared before the police on Thursday to submit the requested documents related to a POCSO case against them.

22 Oct 2024

ALTBalaji

Ektaa Kapoor-mother questioned in POCSO case; BanALTBalaji trends on X

On Tuesday, Mumbai Police interrogated producer-filmmaker Ektaa Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, regarding a case linked to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

20 Oct 2024

POCSO

'Gandi Baat': Ektaa Kapoor faces POCSO case over objectionable content

Prominent producer Ektaa R Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor are in legal trouble over their web series Gandi Baat.

17 Oct 2024

Anupamaa

Smriti Irani making a TV comeback? Here's what she says

Smriti Irani, who is famous for playing Tulsi Virani in the hit series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has quashed rumors of her return to television.

21 Sep 2024

Kantara

Sidharth Malhotra may collaborate with 'Panchayat' director for upcoming film

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra is reportedly in advanced talks with producer Ekta Kapoor for an upcoming feature film.

18 Sep 2024

Ahmedabad

'The Buckingham Murders' earns ₹75L on Day-5; half of 'Tumbbad'

The Buckingham Murders, a crime thriller starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, has collected ₹6.8 crore at the box office in five days since its release.

12 Sep 2024

Hansal Mehta

Kareena's Hinglish film, 'The Buckingham Murders' gets Hindi-dubbed version 

Kareena Kapoor Khan's upcoming film, The Buckingham Murders, is set to hit the screens tomorrow (Friday, September 13).

19 Aug 2024

Hansal Mehta

'The Buckingham Murders': First poster out with teaser release date

The first poster for the highly-anticipated thriller The Buckingham Murders has been released.

12 Aug 2024

Deepak Dobriyal

OTT: When, where to watch Vikrant Massey's 'Sector 36'

Vikrant Massey, who has recently been in the spotlight for his role in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, is all set to star in a new film titled Sector 36.

19 Jun 2024

Hansal Mehta

'Please leave': When Ektaa Kapoor fired filmmaker Hansal Mehta

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta recently revealed that he was fired by Ektaa Kapoor, chief of Balaji Telefilms, just 15 days after being hired to direct the daily soap K Street Pali Hill.

11 May 2024

Tusshar Kapoor

'Unacceptable and laughable': Ektaa Kapoor's second child rumor dismissed 

Friday saw B'town abuzz with reports suggesting that renowned TV and film producer Ektaa Kapoor might be contemplating a second child.

27 Apr 2024

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Box office: 'Crew' shows resilience as it nears one-month mark

The heist comedy Crew, featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu, is approaching its one-month milestone with a robust box office performance.

24 Apr 2024

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Box office: Kareena-Tabu-Kriti's 'Crew' finally crosses ₹75cr milestone

The star-studded Bollywood film Crew, featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, has finally hit the ₹75cr milestone on the 26th day of its release.

22 Apr 2024

Box Office

Box office: 'LSD 2' fails to cross even ₹1cr mark

The much-anticipated sequel to the 2010 sensation Love Sex Aur Dhokha finally graced theaters on Friday, but alas, it fell flat, much to everyone's dismay.

21 Apr 2024

Dibakar Banerjee

Dibakar Banerjee reveals 'LSD 2' was producer Ektaa Kapoor's idea

Dibakar Banerjee shocked audiences with Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010, and the groundbreaking anthology film was a worthy experiment in Bollywood.

21 Apr 2024

Box Office

Box office: 'Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2' drowns in disappointment

The Dibakar Banerjee-directed and Ektaa Kapoor-produced, Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 (LSD 2), is struggling to make ends meet at the box office.

20 Apr 2024

Dibakar Banerjee

'It's about power': Dibakar Banerjee discusses 'LSD 2's distribution challenges

Acclaimed filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee has highlighted the difficulties he faces in securing suitable distribution for his films.

20 Apr 2024

Bollywood

'LSD2 is about living for a thousand cameras': Dibakar Banerjee

14 years after the release of the groundbreaking Love Sex Aur Dhokha, acclaimed filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee has returned with Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2.

20 Apr 2024

Dibakar Banerjee

Box office: 'LSD 2' disappoints; opens with just ₹15 lakh

The long-awaited sequel to Love Sex Aur Dhokha, titled Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 (LSD 2), hit theaters on Friday, facing off against Vidya Balan's Do Aur Do Pyaar.

19 Apr 2024

Movie Review

'LSD2' review: Audacious attempt, but doesn't tie its loose ends

As a long-time admirer of Dibakar Banerjee's ahead of its time LSD (2010), I was excited to see its spiritual sequel, LSD 2.

15 Apr 2024

Dibakar Banerjee

Dibakar Banerjee on how 'LSD 2' explores 'multiple truths'

In 2010, filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee both stunned and awed audiences with his anthology film Love Sex Aur Dhokha, which dealt with themes such as honor killing and sting operations.

'LSD 2' faces CBFC scrutiny; Section 377 disclaimer demanded: Report

The Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) is reportedly closely scrutinizing the upcoming film Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 (LSD 2).

08 Apr 2024

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Rhea-Ektaa share plans for a potential sequel to Kareena-Kriti-Tabu's 'Crew'

Since its theatrical release on March 29, the comedy heist drama Crew—featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon—has taken the box office by storm.

Ektaa Kapoor shatters norms, chooses transgender lead for 'LSD 2'

Ektaa Kapoor, known for her penchant for groundbreaking content, is set to continue her streak with the much-anticipated Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2 (LSD 2).

07 Apr 2024

Vikrant Massey

Producer Amul Mohan calls Vikrant Massey's 'The Sabarmati Report' emotion-driven

Amul Mohan, the producer of the forthcoming political thriller The Sabarmati Report, recently revealed that he had offered the project to Vikrant Massey before the release of his successful film, 12th Fail.

05 Apr 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'Crew' holds the reins commercially

It is not every day that a female-led heist comedy becomes a money spinner in Bollywood. In the recent past, the industry has helmed some great women-led dramas which have proved to be successful at the box office too.

03 Apr 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'Crew' trying best to hold the fort 

Bollywood films have become way more experimental in the recent past and we have seen a varied range of content across genres. The recently released heist comedy Crew is doing box office wonders and is focused on its goal of breaching the ₹50 crore mark in India.

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