Ekta Kapoor, the quintessential Indian television queen, is undoubtedly the most successful producer, joint managing director, film producer, and Creative Director of Indian Television. This TV czarina has created and produced more than 130 superhit Indian soap operas that have changed the face Indian TV. Though she is famous for the catastrophic twist to the plots and supernatural scripts beyond imagination, her unforgettable characters have made a huge impact in drifting the course of ideologies. Her unforgettable characters have etched the picture of a modern woman as strong, caring, loving, ambitious and yet grounded to the roots.

Ekta Kapoor’s serials have shattered many social stereotypes. Be it addressing the issues of marital rapes, domestic violence, physical abuse, eve-teasing or forging women as a bread-winner, crushing the issues of age and promoting their aspirations. She has played an instrumental role in establishing women as the real hero of a progressive society. Her unique presentation of a new vision has sculpted the solid foundation of a women-centric society.

This Queen of soap operas is a Padma Shree Awardee who has many jewels added to her crown. Her contribution to Indian television goes beyond entertainment, in a way, she has created an ecosystem in the male-dominated industry which
stands for by, for and about the women. She painted the nuances of a woman’s life, her sacrifices and her love, on a silver screen thus, bringing much-needed recognition to a woman’s role in building a nation. This path-breaker taught her audience to celebrate the life of a woman like a true hero no matter whether she is a homemaker or a bread-earner. So, today when we say that India’s perception of women has come a long way, this iron lady had forged that underlay!