Happy birthday ekta kapoor: Top 10 films and shows produced by Ekta Kapoor

by aiyana bhatia | june 7, 2024

Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple

For her 49th birthday, Ekta Kapoor visited the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers. The producer looked beautiful in an understated pink and white suit. 

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CREW (2024)

Ekta Kapoor produced this female led comedy drama project starring Kriti Sanon, Tabu and Kareena Kapoor Khan. 

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The dirty picture (2011)

Another female driven project produced by Ekta Kapoor was 'The Dirty Picture'. Starring Vidya Balan as the titular lead, the film followed a woman who became a sensation overnight. 

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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000)

One of the most iconic Indian TV soap operas is 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.' Starring now BJP member Smriti Irani, Ekta Kapoor produced this legendary show that ran for 8 years. 

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naagin (2015)

Created and produced by Ekta Kapoor, this show has been running since 2015 with 6 seasons now. Based on the mythology of 'Ichadhaari Naagin,' the show has been successful and popular since its inception. 

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Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (2011)

Created by Ekta Kapoor, the television show follows the marriage of a business tycoon and his middle class wife who eventually fall in love but have to face many obstacles. 

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Dream girl (2019)

This film starring Ayushmann Khurrana was produced by Ekta Kapoor. The film also sheds light on the phenomenon of cross dressing. Although, the Transgender community was unhappy with it. 

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Ek villain (2014)

This iconic film was jointly produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor. It was a huge success and starred Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Dekhmukh. 

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udta punjab (2016)

This film with a stellar ensemble was produced by Ekta Kapoor. The film focused on the drug crisis in Punjab and has become a classic. 

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Pavitra rishta (2009)

'Pavitra Rishta' that launched the careers of Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput produced by Ekta Kapoor. The TV show has more than 1000 episodes.  

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Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)

This action flick was produced by Ekta Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Motion Picutres. The film follows the lives of Mumbai gangsters and is one of the most iconic Indian films. 

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