Ekta Kapoor Bio, Personal Details, Serial, Movies Net Worth 2024

Popular Indian TV producer, director, and movie producer Ekta Kapoor mostly produces and directs Hindi films and television soap operas. On June 7, 1975, in Bombay, Maharashtra, she was born. She finished her elementary schooling at Mahim West, Maharashtra’s Bombay Scottish School. obtained a degree in commerce from Mumbai’s Mithibai College after that. Ekta began her profession at the age of just seventeen. As a rookie, she was acquainted with feature and commercial filmmaker Kailash Surendranath.

In Bombay, Maharashtra, India, on June 7, 1975, Ekta Kapoor was born. Kapoor is 48 years old as of 2024, having reached her late 40s.

Ekta Kapoor Biography

Full Name	Ekta Kapoor
Date of Birth	June 7, 1975
Birthplace	Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Age	48 years old
Occupation	Television producer, film producer, director
Parents	Father: Jeetendra Mother: Shobha Kapoor
Siblings	Tushar Kapoor
Height	5 feet 4 inches
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Ethnicity	Asian
Husband	Not Married
Children	Ravie Kapoor
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Ekta Kapoor Physical Appearance

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Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Height	Feet – 5 feet 4 inches
Weight	In Kilograms – 58 Kg
Figure Measurements	Bra Size – 35

Ekta Kapoor Favorite Things

Favorite  Food	Chocolate
Favorite Actor	Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan
Favorite Actress	Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar
Favorite Color	White
Favorite Hobbies	Reading books
Favorite Politician	Narendra Modi
Favorite Destination	London
Favorite Singer	A.R. Rahman
Favorite Film Director	Wong Kar-Wai

Ekta Kapoor Ektaa Kapoor Age

Ektaa Kapoor was born on 7 June 1975 in Mumbai. Ektaa Kapoor’s Age is 48 years. Her Zodiac Sign is Gemini.

Ekta Kapoor Education, Family , Ethnicity And Boyfriend 

School Name	Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
College / University	Mithibai College, Mumbai
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Ethnicity	Punjabi Hindu
Father  Name	Jeetendra (Actor)
Mother Name	Shobha Kapoor (Producer)
Brother Name	Tushar Kapoor (Younger, Actor)
Sister Name	None
Spouse / Husband Name	Not Married
Childrens ( Kids) Name	Son- Ravie Kapoor (Through Surrogacy)

Ekta Kapoor Net Worth:

Name	Ekta Kapoor
Net Worth (2024)	$13 Million
Net Worth In Indian Rupees	Rs. 103 Crore INR
Profession	Indian television produce
Monthly Income	1 Crore +
Yearly Income	Rs. 12 Crore + ($1.5 Million)

Ekta Kapoor: Age and Parents

On June 7, 1975, Ekta Kapoor was born in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Kapoor is 48 years old, or in her late 40s, as of 2024.

Her mother, Shobha Kapoor, and father, Jeetendra, welcomed her into the world. Her father is a renowned actor from India who serves as head of both Balaji Motion Pictures and Telefilms.

Similarly, her mother Shobha Kapoor produces Indian web series and television films.

In a similar vein, Tusshar Kapoor, her brother, is an Indian actor. Growing up in a family with a history in performing, Ekta too became interested in the film industry.

Ekta Kapoor Career

At the age of 17, Ekta started her career as an intern working with feature filmmaker and advertising director Kailash Surendranath. Later, with financial assistance from her father, she started working as a producer under the Balaji Telefilms banner.

Despite a difficult beginning to her career marked by several setbacks that resulted in a loss of fifty lakhs, Kapoor persisted and achieved her first triumph in 1995 with the debut of her sitcom, Hum Paanch. In 2001, she was named the Best Entrepreneur of the Year due to her increasing success. Her project turnover hit 35 crores that same year.

Similarly, she has produced a number of telefilms and films that have been huge hits in Indian theaters over her career. She also got the Padma Shri award, which is the fourth-highest civilian distinction. for her artistic endeavors in 2020.

Ekta Kapoor Son: Ravie Kapoor

In January 2019, Ekta Kapoor welcomed her surrogate baby Ravie into the world. She said that years ago, she kept her eggs and waited for the ideal moment to give birth to her child.

Similarly, her brother Tusshar Kapoor became a single parent in June 2016 when he became the surrogate father of Lakshya Kapoor.

Ektaa Kapoor Movies

Year	TV Debut Career	Role
2022	Naagin (season 6)	Producer
2022	Parineetii	Producer
2022	Appnapan – Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan	Producer
2022	Yeh Dil Mannge More	Producer
2021	Bhagya Lakshmi	Producer
2021	Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2	Producer
2020	Pavitra Bhagya	Producer
2020	Naagin (season 5)	Producer
2020	Molkki	Producer
2020	Brahmarakshas 2	Producer
2020	Prem Bandhan	Producer
2019	Kavach (season 2)	Producer
2019	Bepanah Pyaar	Producer
2019	Haivaan – The Monster	Producer
2019	Naagin (season 4)	Producer
2019	Yeh Hai Chahatein	Producer
2018	Naagin (season 3)	Producer
2018	Dil Hi Toh Hai	Producer
2018	Qayamat Ki Raat	Producer
2018	Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2	Producer
2018	Daayan	Producer
2017	Dhhai Kilo Prem	Producer
2017	Kundali Bhagya	Producer
2017	Chandrakanta – Ek Mayavi Prem Gaatha	Producer
2017	Box Cricket League (season 3)	Producer
2016	Box Cricket League (season 2)	Producer
2016	Mazaak Mazaak Mein	Producer
2016	Kavach…Kaali Shaktiyon Se	Producer
2016	Brahmarakshas – Jaag Utha Shaitaan	Producer
2016	Naagin (season 2)	Producer
2016	Pardes Mein Hai Meraa Dil	Producer
2016	Chandra Nandini	Producer
2015	Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki	Producer
2015	Kalash – Ek Vishwaas	Producer
2015	Nach Baliye 7	Producer
2015	Gumrah (season 5)	Producer
2015	Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan	Producer
2015	Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do	Producer
2015	Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum	Producer
2015	Naagin (season 1)	Producer
2014	MTV Webbed (season 2)	Producer
2014	Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi	Producer
2014	Kumkum Bhagya	Producer
2014	Gumrah (season 4)	Producer
2014	Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai	Producer
2014	Box Cricket League (season 1)	Producer
2014	Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye	Producer
2014	Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar	Producer
2013	Confessions of an Indian Teenager	Producer
2013	Ek Thhi Naayka	Producer
2013	Savdhaan India	Producer
2013	Gumrah (season 3)	Producer
2013	MTV Webbed (season 1)	Producer
2013	Jodha Akbar	Producer
2013	Pavitra Bandhan	Producer
2013	Ye Hai Mohabbatein	Producer
2012	Kya Huaa Tera Vaada	Producer
2012	Gumrah: End of Innocence	Producer
2012	Gumrah (season 2)	Producer
2012	V The Serial	Producer
2011	Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka	Producer
2011	Bade Achhe Lagte Hain	Producer
2010	Sarvggun Sampanna	Producer
2010	Keshav Pandit	Producer
2010	Tere Liye	Producer
2010	Kitani Mohabbat Hai (season 2)	Producer
2010	Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani	Producer
2009	Koi Aane Ko Hai	Producer
2009	Kitani Mohabbat Hai (season 1)	Producer
2009	Bandini	Producer
2009	Bairi Piya	Producer
2009	Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai	Producer
2009	Pyaar Ka Bandhan	Producer
2009	Pavitra Rishta	Producer
2008	Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket	Producer
2008	Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki	Producer
2008	Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar	Producer
2008	Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil	Producer
2008	Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna	Producer
2007	Kahe Naa Kahe	Producer
2007	Khwaish	Producer
2007	Kuchh Is Tara	Producer
2007	Kayamath	Producer
2007	Kasturi	Producer
2007	Kya Dill Mein Hai	Producer
2006	Kandy Floss	Producer
2006	Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa	Producer
2006	Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan	Producer
2006	Kasamh Se	Producer
2006	Karam Apnaa Apnaa	Producer
2005	Hum Paanch Tadka Mar Ke	Producer
2005	Kkavyanjali	Producer
2005	Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai	Producer
2004	Kaarthika	Producer
2004	Kosmiic Chat	Producer
2004	Kalki	Producer
2004	Karma	Producer
2004	Kyaa Kahein	Producer
2004	Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi	Producer
2004	Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko	Producer
2004	K. Street Pali Hill	Producer
2004	Kesar	Producer
2003	Kahani Terrii Merrii	Producer
2003	Kayaamat	Producer
2003	Kahiin to Hoga	Producer
2003	Kkoi Dil Mein Hai	Producer
2002	Hum Paanch (season 2)	Producer
2002	Kitne Kool Hai Hum	Producer
2002	Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat	Producer
2002	Kuchh Jhuki Palkain	Producer
2002	Kammal	Producer
2002	Kahi To Milenge	Producer
2001	Kuch Khona Hai Kuch Pana Hai	Producer
2001	Kaleerein	Producer
2001	Karam	Producer
2001	Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii	Producer
2001	Kkusum	Producer
2001	Kohi Apna Sa	Producer
2001	Kalash	Producer
2001	Kutumb	Producer
2001	Kaahin Kissii Roz	Producer
2001	Kasautii Zindagii Kay	Producer
2000	Kaun	Producer
2000	Kasamm	Producer
2000	Kashti	Producer
2000	Kavita	Producer
2000	Kundali	Producer
2000	Koshish… Ek Aasha	Producer
2000	Ghar Ek Mandir	Producer
2000	Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi	Producer
2000	Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii	Producer
1999	Bandhan	Producer
1999	Kanyadaan	Producer
1996	Itihaas	Producer
1995	Padosan	Producer
1995	Captain House	Producer
1995	Mano Ya Na Mano	Producer
1995	Hum Paanch (season 1)	Producer

Ektaa Kapoor Movie Career

Year	Movies	Role (Balaji Films)
2023	Kathal	Producer
2022	Kurien	Producer
2022	Ek Villain Returns	Producer
2022	Dobaaraa	Producer
2022	Goodbye	Producer
2021	Pagglait	Producer
2020	Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare	Producer
2019	Judgementall Hai Kya	Producer
2019	Jabariya Jodi	Producer
2019	Dream Girl	Producer
2018	Veere Di Wedding	Producer
2018	Laila Majnu	Producer
2017	Half Girlfriend	Producer
2017	Super Singh	Producer
2016	Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3	Producer
2016	Azhar	Producer
2016	Udta Punjab	Producer
2016	Great Grand Masti	Producer
2016	A Flying Jatt	Producer
2014	Shaadi Ke Side Effects	Producer
2014	Ragini MMS 2	Producer
2014	Main Tera Hero	Producer
2014	Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi	Producer
2014	Ek Villain	Producer
2013	Ek Thi Daayan	Producer
2013	Shootout at Wadala	Producer
2013	Lootera	Producer
2013	Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara	Producer
2012	Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum	Producer
2011	Taryanche Bait	Producer
2011	Shor in the City	Producer
2011	Ragini MMS	Producer
2011	The Dirty Picture	Producer
2010	Love Sex Aur Dhokha	Producer
2010	Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai	Producer
2008	Mission Istanbul	Producer
2008	C Kkompany	Producer
2008	EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega	Producer
2007	Shootout at Lokhandwala	Producer
2005	Kyaa Kool Hai Hum	Producer
2005	Koi Aap Sa	Producer
2004	Krishna Cottage	Producer
2003	Kucch To Hai	Producer
2001	Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta	Producer

Ektaa Kapoor’s OTT Career

Years	ALT Balaji OTT	Role
2022	Lock Upp	Director/Producer
2022	A Cold Mess	Director/Producer
2021	Bang Baang	Director/Producer
2021	Crashh	Director/Producer
2021	The Married Woman	Director/Producer
2021	His Story	Director/Producer
2021	Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu	Director/Producer
2020	Bebaakee	Director/Producer
2020	Bichhoo Ka Khel	Director/Producer
2019	BOSS: Baap of Special Services	Director/Producer
2018	Broken But Beautiful	Director/Producer
2019 – 2020	Baarish	Director/Producer
2018	XXX	Director/Producer
2018	Home	Director/Producer
2018	Hum – I’m Because of Us	Director/Producer
2018	Gandii Baat	Director/Producer
2018	Galti Se Mis-Tech	Director/Producer
2018	PM Selfiewallie	Director/Producer
2018	Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain	Director/Producer
2018	Haq Se	Director/Producer
2018	Fourplay	Director/Producer
2017	Dhimaner Dinkaal	Director/Producer
2017	Bose: Dead/Alive	Director/Producer
2017 – 2019	Ragini MMS: Returns	Director/Producer
2017 – 2019	Pammi Aunty	Director/Producer
2017	CyberSquad	Director/Producer
2020	Class of 2020	Director/Producer
2017	Class of 2017	Director/Producer
2017 – 2018	The Test Case	Director/Producer
2017	Dev DD	Director/Producer
2017	Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat	Director/Producer
2017	Boygiri	Director/Producer
2017	Bewafaa sii Wafaa	Director/Producer
2017	Romil & Jugal	Director/Producer
2017	Maya Thirrai	Director/Producer

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Ektaa Kapoor Awards

• In 2010, the Indo-American Society Awards Most Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur
• In 2012, the National Media Award For the Asian Academy Of Film And Television Most Successful Film and Television Producer
• IMC Women Achiever Awards Women Achiever of the Year
• In 2014, the Most Powerful Women in India Awards Corporate Excellence in Entertainment Business
• In 2014, Bharat Gaurav Achievement Awards Bharat Gaurav Achievement Award
• In 2016, IMPACT’s 50  Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing, and Advertising
• In 2017, the Indian Television Academy Awards  Sterling Icon of Entertainment
• In 2018, the IWM Digital Awards Web Person of the Year
• In 2018, Business Today  Most Powerful Woman in Indian Business
• In 2018, the FICCI Ladies Organisation Icon of the Year
• In 2018, ABP News Celebrations Awards Grand Achiever of the Year
• In 2018, Indian Television Academy Awards  Highest rated the Show on TV – Naagin (season 3)
• In 2018, the Indian Television Academy Awards premiered Web Channel of the Year – ALTBalaji
• In 2018, the Jagran Cinema Summit Awards Icon of Entertainment
• In 2018, Forbes Tycoon of Tomorrow Icon of Excellence
• Outlook India Speakout Awards Woman Achiever of the Year
• In 2019, Hindustan Times Business Awards Business Icon of Continent
• In 2019, ET Business Awards Content Creator of the Year
• In 2019, Business Today Most Powerful Woman in Indian Business 
• In 2019, Talent Track Awards Digital Content Creator 
• In 2019, Businessworld BW Most Influential Woman of India 
• In 2019, Maharashtra Achiever’s Awards Content Power House of the Year 
• In 2019, the International Quality Awards Content Creator of the Year
• In 2019, Hindustan Times  HT Most Stylish Film Maker of the Year 
• In 2019, Fortune India Awards  Most Powerful Business Women of the Year 
• In 2019, IWMBUZZ Digital Awards Digital Disruptor of the Year 
• In 2020, Padma Shri India’s fourth highest civilian honor in the field of Arts, from the Government of India 
• In 2020, ET Now Business Leader of the Year Awards Business Woman of the year & Digital Company of the year for Alt Balaji 
• In 2020, Featured in Variety’s 500 Most Important People in Global Media list 
• In 2020, White Page International Woman Achiever of the Year.

Ektaa Kapoor’s Controversies

Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

After a dispute with Ektaa Kapoor, Smriti Irani left Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in 2007. Yet in 2008, due to a drop in audience, she was brought back into the serial.

Payment issues with Actor Pulkit Samrat, who left the television serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, was troubled by Ektaa Kapoor. was sued Balaji Telefilms for not paying him what was owed and for keeping him from working on other projects.

Clothing Backlash

Ektaa Kapoor frequently wears outfits that are either uncomfortable or unappreciated by the public and received criticism for her sense of style.

Nudity clause

Ektaa Kapoor’s contract’s nudity clause has also drawn criticism. She incorporated the provision in order to prevent actors from declining to perform any intimate scenes or provoking conversation in the script.

XXX OTT Content

The Supreme Court of India criticized her for the objectionable content in her online series XXX on October 14, 2022; the court stated that she was spoiling the minds of the next generation. HC stated that The youthful generation in the country have having their minds contaminated because of such OTT Shows. 

Facts about Ekta Kapoor

• Ekta loves pets a lot, and she has adopted many stray dogs.
• She started her career as a TV serial producer at the age of 19. Now, her net worth is over 12 million dollars.
• She is very less seen in award functions and other public gatherings, but she is a party animal.
• She had launched many actors who have now become very popular faces in the TV or Film Industry.
• Actors like Vidya Balan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajeev Khandelwal, Ram Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Prachi Desai and others were some famous names who were launched by Ekta Kapoor.
• She strongly believes in astrology and numerology. 3, 6 and 9 are her lucky numbers.

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