Why did Iqbal leave Ekta?-BT Article.

Why did Iqbal leave Ekta?

Iqbal Khan says he won't be working for her rivals immediately

SUBHASH K JHA

The decision to break away from Ekta Kapoor's production house has left Iqbal Khan depressed, but determined. "I guess it had to happen. But I can never forget what Ekta has done for me. I'd have been just another struggler in Bollywood. Ekta's Kaisa Yeh Pyar Hai on Sony gave me a status and fan following. And I'll always remain grateful for that. If she asks me to work for her
again, I would do so without a second thought. But for now December 25 is my last day." But for now, Iqbal is taking a muchneeded break. "For two months I'll concentrate on getting my act together. I've been working unearthly hours. Now, I need time to get married. I need to spend time with fiance Sneha. My parents are in town. I haven't been able to spend a moment with them.When I get married and have children I don't want them to look at me as if I'm a stranger in the house. I need to balance my working hours and a family life which I haven't been able to do so far." Iqbal's parents are in Mumbai for his marriage. "It's in January. And then Sneha and I will go on our long honeymoon. I'm not thinking about the future right now. But I want to make it clear I won't run to any rival company just to keep myself busy. What kind of a light would that show me in?"

ON A BREAK: Iqbal Khan and Ekta Kapoor (inset)