7 Ekta Kapoor TV shows that are nostaliga for every 90s kid

Kasamh Se

With Kasamh Se, Ekta took a more emotional, almost poetic route. Bani’s story was rooted in love, betrayal, and quiet strength

It tells the story of Kkusum, a middle-class girl, who finds out her husband loves another woman. Ekta subtly showed the woes of a woman affected by infidelity

Kasautii Zindagii Kay

Red dupatta, rain, star-crossed lovers, Kasautii was pure heartbreak served in slow motion. Ekta’s storytelling turned Anurag and Prerna into household names

Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii

Ekta redefined the idea of the Indian household with this one. Parvati bhabhi wasn’t just a character; she became an ideal

Pavitra Rishtaa

Revolving around the lives of Manav and Archana, and their respective middle-class families in Mumbai, Ekta delivered a show everyone could relate to

Hum Paanch

A quirky family comedy with five wild daughters, a flustered dad, and a portrait of a dead wife that spoke, Hum Paanch was India’s first taste of Ekta’s ability

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

The OG of Indian soap operas. Kyunki dominated ratings and dinner conversations. With Tulsi at its centre, Ekta gave us a matriariarch who is firece and fragile