Ekta Kapoor

Ekta Kapoor

Real NameEkta Ravi Kapoor
NicknameNot publicly known
GenderFemale
ProfessionTelevision & Film Producer, Businesswoman
Height5’4” (163 cm)
Weight58kg
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Date of Birth07 June 1975
Age50 Years
Date of Death
Birth PlaceMumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India
HometownMumbai
NationalityIndian
Zodiac SignGemini
EducationBachelor’s in Commerce
School / CollegeBombay Scottish School; Mithibai College
ParentsFather – Jeetendra, Mother – Shobha Kapoor, Brother – Tusshar Kapoor, Son – Ravie Kapoor
SpouseN/A
Marital StatusUnmarried
HobbiesReading, Traveling, Spiritual Practices
Net WorthEstimated ₹95–100 Crore (approx.)

Biography

Ekta Kapoor, born on 7 June 1975 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is one of India’s most influential television and film producers. She is the joint managing director and creative head of Balaji Telefilms, a company she co-founded with her parents. Starting her career at a young age, she revolutionized Indian television in the late 1990s and 2000s with iconic soap operas such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, and Kasautii Zindagii Kay. Her shows dominated prime-time television and shaped the landscape of Indian entertainment.

Beyond television, Ekta expanded into Bollywood through Balaji Motion Pictures, producing films like Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), and The Dirty Picture (2011). She also launched the digital platform ALTBalaji, catering to modern audiences. Recognized with numerous awards including the Padma Shri (2020) and the International Emmy Directorate Award (2023), Ekta Kapoor remains a trailblazer in Indian media, balancing creativity with entrepreneurship.