Over decades, we have had fictional female characters on television who were inspiring, strong and stayed with the audience for years. But behind all of these strong, inspiring women we have seen on television was Ekta Kapoor. The producer is one of the most successful in the industry and a lot of people believe that the moment Ekta decides to take up a show, it's an instant success. The producer works round the clock and is probably one of the busiest people in the industry. Apart from all the TV shows that she produces, Ekta also makes sure that she spends enough time with her friends and her munchkin nephew, Laksshya.

As someone who has been following Ekta's line of work and career for so long, all I can say is thank you! For being such an inspiration, to women who want to prove themselves and be successful. And it was definitely not easy for her! She has struggled, worked really hard and still does. She made her own identity as the TV Czarina. No matter how much you criticise her or troll her but she is definitely one person who is not just creative but also thinks like a business-person.

She is easily one of the most successful women in the industry and we look up to her for everything she has done. Ekta has broken barriers when it comes to digital content, producing movies or making daily soaps. It's not just saas-bahu sagas but she has made shows on homosexuality, extra-marital affairs, real stories and a lot of things that no one expected the producer to come up with considering she was more popular for the daily soaps that she produced. Ekta has been a role model for a lot of us and we hope she continues to be one! Happy Birthday you!

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