7 times Ektaa Kapoor conquered every genre like a boss
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Unapologetic feminist voices
Films like The Dirty Picture (2011), Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016) and shows like The Married Woman (2021) gave women bold, layered, and unapologetic voices
The grand era of Indian soap operas
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (2000), Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001) and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki (2000), Ektaa created iconic TV shows redefining Indian pop culture
Women-centric commercial films
With Veere Di Wedding (2018), The Crew (2024), and Thank You For Coming (2023), Ektaa brought glam, humour & bold female friendships into the mainstream
Depth-oriented films
With Lootera (2013), Udta Punjab (2016) & Laila Majnu (2018), Ektaa backed bold, poetic films—proving her eye for stories went beyond just high drama
The raw, big-budget hits
With Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai (2010) and Shootout at Wadala (2013), Ektaa revived the gangster genre with sharp action and memorable dialogue
The s*x-positive disruptor
Years before bold tales trended online, Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010) broke ground with its raw take on voyeurism, sex & shame—experimental, explosive. So Ektaa!
Supernatural and thrill-filled universes
From Naagin (2015) to Kahiin Kissi Roz (2001) and Krishna Cottage (2004), Ektaa made supernatural thrillers her own—chaotic, addictive, and loved nationwide
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