ekta kapoor's latest interview

Oh, come on...
You're making me feel so old! I refuse to accept that I've turned 30. I feel that this is the beginning of the end (at this point she's laughing uncontrollably)! People say that they feel awesome when they turn 30. I'm feeling awful. Can we stop the clock and do time transition backwards?

Is the usual party happening at your residence this year too? Or is going to be bigger?
No detailed plans made as yet. But yes, there is a party on June 18. The party will be a combo celebration of my birthday and the success of Kya Kool Hai Hum. We are keeping it later because Tusshar is in Detroit currently. He went for a show and is now on holiday. He will be back on June 16.

Kya Kool defied Sunita Menon's prediction on Koffee with Karan where she ruled out the film's success.
Sunita and I have a karmic connection. I believe we're connected from our last birth. She has been right about most things in my life, so we're above one or two predictions. She says that my real film career will start when I'm 31. The big films that I'm planning now will release when I'm 31 plus. In a way she's right.

Have you asked for a special gift from your parents?
I'm getting my new house. It'll be ready by July.

You're a deeply religious person. Will you ask for something special from the Almighty this year?
My biggest prayer will be that Kkavyanjali becomes No 1 on television. And I want my friends and family to remain healthy. And I want to be a few kilos lesser than I am currently! And I pray that we don't let down the people who have constantly trusted us, like Star, Sony, Sameer Nair, Shailja Kejriwal and Tarun Katial.

What is Balaji Telefilms planning this year?
We want to increase our television market. We have gone regional in the South and now intend to enter the North as well. We will soon have our first show on Star One. And after five years, we're going back into Zee. Some shows on Star and Sony also are getting ready. The next four months involve lots of hard work.

What about marriage and kids?
Que sera sera. What will be will be. Bache honge, shaadi bhi hogi ek din.

Eh?
(Roars with laughter at the fux pas) Reverse the order please. Pehle shaadi hogi, phir bachche honge!

Final salvo. Is Ekta Kapoor going to be less sensitive and less reactive in her 30s?
I have always fought like a bullet. I remember I used to walk very slowly because of my weight but even then if I had to chase, I could fly! But I think I've mellowed down.

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