6 Phenomenal Female Producers Ruling the Indian Film Industry

By: WE Staff

Ekta Kapoor

Big screen movies or small screen daily soaps, her works are praised and watched by every Indian irrespective of gender. Renowned film actor Jitendra Kapoor's daughter who can be called "Soap Queen", Ekta Kapoor is known for her illustrious and captivating bold scenes and storylines. She is also referred to as the "Queen of Indian Television," as she received several prestigious accolades and awards for producing great films and dramas. She received the 51st International Emmy Directorate Award for her contributions to Balaji Telefilms. She is widely popular for her engaging daily soaps including "Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi," "Kasautii Zindagi Kay," and "Naagin." Her films, including "The Dirty Picture," "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai," and "Veere Di Wedding," have received critical and commercial success.

She also launched ALTBalaji, a digital streaming platform offering a wide range of original content. The platform is a division of Balaji Telefilms which has significantly influenced the Indian entertainment industry's digital transformation, contributing to the country's digital streaming landscape.