Ektaa R Kapoor completes three decades in the industry, look back at her journey

Ektaa Kapoor made history when she became the first and only Indian producer to win an International Emmy Award.

Producer Ektaa R Kapoor is a name synonymous with longevity, adaptability, and an unmatched understanding of the Indian audience.

Ektaa Kapoor, who completed 3 decades in the industry, has made content across platforms - television, films, and digital platforms, proving that reinvention is not just a skill for her but a necessity she has mastered.

Ektaa Kapoor made history when she became the first and only Indian producer to win an International Emmy Award.

Ektaa Kapoor revolutionized Indian television with daily soaps that became cultural phenomena - Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, among others. These shows weren’t just hits; they redefined how India consumed entertainment.

Simultaneously, she conquered Bollywood with films like The Dirty Picture, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Dream Girl, Veere Di Wedding, and Love Sex Aur Dhokha - each distinct in its genre, proving her keen sense of what works at the box office.

Ektaa Kapoor has also been seen as a risk taker in the past - whether it’s backing a horror franchise like Ragini MMS or pushing boundary-breaking narratives on OTT with Apharan, Broken But Beautiful, and The Married Woman.

From family dramas to horror, thrillers, rom-coms, and socially relevant narratives, Ektaa has an uncanny ability to serve what every segment of the audience wants.

With the advent of streaming platforms, Ektaa adapted according to the changing wave and created quirky content for that audience as well.

Ektaa Kapoor also latched on to the digital revolution early on and launched ALT Balaji, one of India’s first OTT platforms.

As trends change and new faces enter the industry, Ektaa R Kapoor remains a constant - whether it’s television, film, or digital, she has been ahead of the game.