If there’s one name that echoes through the Indian entertainment like a dramatic background score, it’s Ektaa R Kapoor. With a career spanning over three decades, she’s not just a producer — she’s a pop culture powerhouse – whether it’s daily soaps that glued aunties to TV sets or bold web series that lit up our screens. Ektaa added another feather to her cap by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Emmy, honored at the 51st International Emmy Awards for her stellar contribution to arts and entertainment. It was an absolute mic drop moment!
But beyond the glitz and glam, there’s a thread running through Ektaa’s work — a fierce commitment to female-driven stories. She’s been backing unapologetic, layered, and bold women long before it was trending. From risqué rebels to relatable BFFs, her characters don’t just exist — they own the narrative. Let’s rewind through some of her game-changing films that prove Ektaa isn’t just producing content — she’s producing change.
Lipstick Under My Burkha
A quiet revolution wrapped in lipstick and rebellion, directed by Alankrita Shrivastava. This Ektaa-backed firecracker dared to explore the inner lives of four women juggling patriarchy, desire, and double standards. Banned, praised, and unforgettable — it was feminism with flair.
The Dirty Picture
Inspired by Silk Smitha’s life and fronted by a fearless Vidya Balan, this film didn’t whisper about female agency — it shouted it in a sari. Directed by Milan Luthria, this film is bold, brash, and brilliant, it won hearts and awards, and became an instant classic in Ektaa’s feminist filmography.
Veere Di Wedding
BFFs, breakups, and bridal meltdowns — this was no chick flick, it was a chick rebellion. With director Shashanka Ghosh and co-producer Rhea Kapoor, Ektaa put millennial womanhood on the big screen — raw, loud, messy, and glorious! It sparked debates and gave the term “ladkiyon wali film” a total makeover.
Thank You For Coming
Ektaa’s support for this taboo-busting comedy-drama proved she’s all in when it comes to championing narratives that actually reflect real women’s lives — awkward, hilarious, and completely powerful.
Crew
Three air hostesses, one financial crisis, and zero damsels in distress. This sleek, smart caper flew high on laughs, friendship, and fabulous fashion — while subtly handing the steering wheel back to women characters who aren’t just eye candy, but scene stealers.
Ektaa R Kapoor isn’t just changing the script — she’s flipping it, rewriting it, and handing the mic over to women who refuse to be sidekicks. And if her filmography is any proof, the future of feminist cinema in India is bold, badass, and backed by Balaji.
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