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| Ekta Kapoor | |
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 Ekta Kapoor photographed on 2010 at Zee Rishtey Awards |
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| Born | Ekta June 7, 1975 |
| Occupation | Television producer |
| Years active | 1995–Present |
| Parents | Jeetendra & Shobha Kapoor |
Ekta Jeetendra Kapoor (Sindhi: एकता कपूर (Devanagari), ايڪتا ڪپوُر ((Nastaleeq)) (b. 7 June 1975) is an Indian TV and film producer. She is the Joint Managing Director and Creative Director of Balaji Telefilms, her production company.
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[edit] Biography
Kapoor is the daughter of Hindi film actors Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor. Her younger brother Tusshar Kapoor is also a Bollywood actor.[1][2][3] She has did her schooling at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim and attended college at Mithibai College.
She has produced numerous soap opera, television series and movies. Her most popular television series include Hum Paanch, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kkusum, Kahiin To Hoga, Kasamh Se and Bandini . She is currently producing Pavitra Rishta, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Parichay and Kya Huaa Tera Vaada.
She branched out into Bollywood movie production in 2001 beginning with Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta . Kucch To Hai and Krishna Cottage based on supernatural themes followed in 2003 and 2004. Kyaa Kool Hai Hum starring her brother Tusshar Kapoor proved to be her breakout hit and went on to become one of the highest earners of 2005. She then went on to co-produce Shootout at Lokhandwala with Sanjay Guptawhich became her a profitable venture at the box office. Mission Istanbul and EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega in collaboration with Sunil Shetty followed. The years 2010 and 2011 proved to be important for her with critical and commercial succeses such as Love Sex aur Dhokha, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Shor in the City, Ragini MMS and The Dirty Picture. Her upcoming productions include Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum, Lootera, Shootout at Wadala, Rock The Shaadi & Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai 2.
[edit] Television
Ekta Kapoor has produced several TV serials, most of which aired on her first network STAR Plus. Some of her other productions air on Zee TV, Sony Entertainment Television, STAR One, Imagine TV and Colors TV.
[edit] Filmography
| Title | Release Dates | Notes |
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| Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | 21 September, 2001 | |
| Kucch To Hai | 24 January, 2003 | |
| Krishna Cottage | 16 April, 2004 | |
| Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | 6 May, 2005 | |
| Shootout at Lokhandwala | 25 May, 2007 | Co-produced with Sanjay Gupta |
| Mission Istanbul | 25 July, 2008 | Co-produced with Sunil Shetty |
| C Kkompany | 29 August, 2008 | |
| EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega | 7 November, 2008 | Co-produced with Sunil Shetty |
| Love Sex aur Dhokha | 19 March, 2010 | |
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | 30 July, 2010 | |
| Taryanche Bait | 14 April, 2011 | Marathi Film |
| Shor in the City | 28 April, 2011 | |
| Ragini MMS | 13 May, 2011 | |
| The Dirty Picture | 2 December, 2011 | |
| Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum | August 2012(Expected) | |
| Lootera | October 2012(Expected) | Co-produced with Anurag Kashyap |
| Shootout at Wadala | December 2012(Expected) | Co-produced with Sanjay Gupta |
| Rock The Shaadi | 2012(Expected) | Co-produced with Amit Kapoor & Sidhartha M. Jain |
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai 2 | 2013(Expected) |
[edit] References
- ^ Sabharwal, Rahul (21 January 2010). "Meet the 'real' Ekta Kapoor". Hindustan Times. http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/smallscreen/Meet-the-real-Ekta-Kapoor/Article1-500165.aspx. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor springs a surprise". The Hindu. 1 July 2002. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/07/01/stories/2002070100010403.htm. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor & family take pay cut". The Hindu. 2 October 2009. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/14021521.htm. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
