Ekta Kapoor is a widely followed Indian television producer, born on 7 June 1975 in Mumbai.
The name is also commonly spelled Ekta Kapoor Bf and Ekta Kappor.
As of 2026, she is 51 years old, and her birth date places her under the Gemini sign.
She has 56 credited works on public record and has been recognised with Padma Shri in arts and International Emmy Directorate Award.
The sections that follow break down Ekta Kapoor's biography into quick facts, early life, career history, personal life and a year-by-year timeline.
Ekta Kapoor — Early Life, Family and Education
Ekta Kapoor was born on 7 June 1975 in Mumbai, and holds Indian nationality.
Public records name her father, Jeetendra and her mother, Shobha Kapoor. She is a sibling of Tusshar Kapoor.
She studied at Mithibai College and Bombay Scottish School.
She is recorded as speaking Hindi and English.
Ekta Kapoor — Career and Professional Work
Her professional record lists television producer, film producer, television actor and television writer as her occupations.
Ekta Kapoor — Movies and TV Shows
Public databases list 56 screen credits for Ekta Kapoor, spanning 2001 to 2026. That breaks down as 53 as producer, 2 as director and 1 as performer.
The most recent on record are Bhooth Bangla (2026), Vrusshabha (2025), Crew (2024) and Binny And Family (2024).
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla | producer |
| 2025 | Vrusshabha | producer |
| 2024 | Crew | producer |
| 2024 | Binny And Family | producer |
| 2023 | Kathal | producer |
| 2023 | Dream Girl 2 | producer |
| 2023 | U-Turn | producer |
| 2023 | Suspect X | producer |
| 2022 | Dobaaraa | producer |
| 2021 | Pagglait | producer |
| 2020 | Who's Your Daddy | producer |
| 2020 | Bebaakee | producer |
| 2019 | Judgementall Hai Kya | producer |
| 2019 | Jabariya Jodi | producer |
| 2019 | Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare | producer |
| 2019 | Dream Girl | producer |
| 2019 | Vande Matram | performer |
| 2018 | XXX: Uncensored | producer |
| 2018 | Laila Majnu | producer |
| 2016 | Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 | producer |
| 2016 | A Flying Jatt | producer |
| 2016 | Great Grand Masti | producer |
| 2014 | Ragini MMS 2 | producer |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | producer |
| 2014 | Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi | producer |
| 2014 | Ek Villain | producer |
| 2013 | Ek Thi Daayan | producer |
| 2013 | Lootera | producer |
| 2013 | Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara! | producer |
| 2013 | Shootout at Wadala | producer |
| 2012 | Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum | producer |
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | producer |
| 2011 | Ragini MMS | producer |
| 2011 | Taryanche Bait | producer |
| 2010 | Love Sex aur Dhokha | producer |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | producer |
| 2010 | Shor in the City | producer |
| 2008 | Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar | director |
| 2008 | Mission Istaanbul | producer |
| 2008 | C Kkompany | producer |
| 2008 | EMI | producer |
| 2008 | Woodstock Villa | producer |
| 2005 | Koi Aap Sa | producer |
| 2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | producer |
| 2004 | Kyaa Kahein | director |
Ekta Kapoor — Awards and Recognition
She has received 2 documented honours between 2020 and 2023.
They are the International Emmy Directorate Award (2023) and the Padma Shri in arts (2020).
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Padma Shri in arts | 2020 |
| International Emmy Directorate Award | 2023 |
Ekta Kapoor — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
Open public records do not list a spouse for Ekta Kapoor.
Ekta Kapoor — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Ekta Kapoor is on public record, so none is stated here.
Her documented income sources are professional work as a television producer, film producer, television actor and television writer, brand partnerships and sponsored social content.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Ekta Kapoor — Career Timeline
- 1975Born in Mumbai.
- 2001Earliest credit on record: Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta.
- 20085 credited releases including Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar and Mission Istaanbul.
- 20134 credited releases including Ek Thi Daayan and Lootera.
- 20195 credited releases including Judgementall Hai Kya and Jabariya Jodi.
- 2020Received the Padma Shri in arts.
- 2023Received the International Emmy Directorate Award.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q3630005 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
