Ektaa Kapoor reminisces about inaugurating her debut show, expressing how far she has come

Ektaa Kapoor is a renowned Indian television and film producer. She is the creative force behind Balaji Telefilms, a leading production company in India. Often called the "Queen of Indian Television," Kapoor has transformed the industry with her innovative storytelling, introducing groundbreaking concepts and formats in television serials like "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi," "Kasautii Zindagii Kay," and "Naagin." 

Apart from television, Kapoor has produced successful Bollywood films, including "The Dirty Picture" and "Veere Di Wedding." Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades and awards. In her latest work, Ektaa Kapoor has taken on the role of a producer for the recent project titled "Thank You For Coming." Kusha Kapila initiated a trend on her Instagram profile, urging prominent figures like Ektaa Kapoor and others to participate. In this trend, she encouraged those tagged to share their personal stories of self-empowerment and moments when they stood up for themselves.

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A while back, Ektaa Kapoor joined in on the trend by sharing a reel featuring herself and her mother from 1994. She remarked, "One rainy afternoon of July in 1994( ccamcode got year wrong) 17 year old me started my very first show with my mom under d name of our most beloved LORD #BALAJI … my frns @neelamkotharisoni did d muhurat n @shabskofficial attended for solidarity! I usually never look back but once in a while it's imp to look back n say#ihavecomealongway ..in this #thankyouforcoming campaign pat ur own back for once say Thanku to yourself n send a love letter to urself for showing up every time !!! N tag three friends who u feel@have come a long way n need to appreciate themselves ! I nominate @ayushmannk @anitahassanandani @mushtaqshiekh @tanusridgupta @ruchikaakapoor @tusshark89 @guneetmonga @suzkr @arslangoni @therealkushaltandon @sarya12 @ronitboseroy @nakuulmehta I feel these ppl have come a longggg way !!! N Thanku @kushakapila for tagging me."

With her visionary approach, Ektaa Kapoor has left an indelible mark on the Indian media landscape, making her one of the industry's most influential and successful figures.

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