Urvashi Dholakiya returns with BalajiOctober 1st, 2009 Well all remember her by the name of Komolika from Kasuatii Zindagi Key, Urvashi Dholakiya makes a come back to Balaji after a long gap. The actress is playing an important role in the new venture of Ekta’s, Bayttaab Dil Kee Tananna Hai.
Supriya wasnt the choice of Ekta?September 23rd, 2009 Well this is what indirectly the soap queen, Ekta Kapoor meant for the lead, Supriya Kumari during the press conference of her new show Bairi Piya on COLORS. She has always been known for discovering a new face on Indian television.
Ramzaan ka roza for Ekta KapoorSeptember 18th, 2009 The most powerful lady of the Indian television industry, Ekta Kapoor is a very religious woman and leaves no stone unturned to achieve success in what ever she does. Today Ekta is fasting for Eid and she considers this day to be very auspicious.
Will Bollywood accept unconventional me, asks Miss IndiaSeptember 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An unconventional Miss India with short hair and six tattoos, Ekta Chaudhary wonders if Bollywood is ready to accept her atypical looks and personality in case she decides to follow in the footsteps of many of her famous predecessors. She also sees an element of "racism" in no Asian girl making it to the final 15 of the Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas last month.
Betaab Ekta angry as Channel Chickens out from Shiney SoapSeptember 8th, 2009 By Subhash K Jha
Despite stiff opposition from all quarters including the parent channel, Ekta Kapoor is going ahead with her serial Betaab Dil Ki Tamanna Hai based on the Shiney Ahuja incident. Getting cold feet at the thought of recent headlines in a soap format Sony’s Vice President of Marketing Danish Khan says, “We do have problems with some aspects of Betaab Dil Ki Tamanna Hai.
Kis Slot Mein Hai Ekta ka Serial!July 28th, 2009 This is the proverbial last straw that breaks the camel’s back, another Balaji serial is to be pulled down to the afternoon slot. ‘Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil’ has been airing at 8.30 pm prime-time slot on Ekta’s one-time favourite channel Star Plus.
A Wednesday Director Caught In a Double Dilemma, Rescues Prequel from UTVJuly 27th, 2009 By Subhash K Jha
Rightfully A Wednesday director Neeraj Pandey has reached the land of plenty. From the time when he had to struggle to put together his first political thriller a year back to now, when Neeraj is spoilt by choices, the director has indeed come a long way in no time.
Ekta going ga ga over Pavitra RishtaJuly 23rd, 2009 Ekta Kapoor is leaving no stone unturned to see to it, that one of her best, and only show on Zee, Pavitra Rishta is not left behind in the race. With the high point of Manav (Sushant) and Archana’s (Ankita) marriage, the star cast is promoting the show all over the country.
Ekta goes gaga over Emraan Hashmi!July 23rd, 2009 By Joginder Tuteja
Recently it was reported that for her latest film production 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbai', Ekta Kapoor hiked the art direction budget from Rs 8 crores to Rs 15 crores. Apparently, she had seen the rushes of this Milan Luthria directed film and was left so much impressed that she didn't hesitate in upping the film's budget even as numerous film makers are busy with cut downs.
Ekta to woo young crowdJuly 23rd, 2009 Once-upon-a-time Soap queen Ekta Kapoor is leaving no stones unturned to resume the status of her ‘Kyunki…’ days. From making a serial version of super hit films or tying up with the leading channel, Ekta is attempting every tried and tested formula for the success of her shows.
Ekta Kapoor Shifts back to Parents HomeJuly 1st, 2009 Television industry Big Momma Ekta Kapoor is actually a Momma’s little girl in real life. Two years after having proudly moved into her new swanky apartment Ekta is back where she started.
Archana is a B-girlJuly 1st, 2009 Well this seems to be the biggest high point in Balaji’s show Pavitra Rishta where Archana (Ankita) is blamed for being in the business of prostitution. As per the current track, her family members are shattered with the marriage proposal gone in vain.
Ekta Kapoor To Party In Parents Home(But They Are Not Invited)June 6th, 2009 As usual, Ekta Kapoor plans to host a big birthday bash a month after her actual birthday. Though she turns 31 on June 7 the birthday bash will be held on July 11.
Literature is jewel of society, says Javed AkhtarMay 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar termed literature as the jewel of the society. He said this at a function to mark the release of a book here last evening.
Malini Kapoor to play Ekta KapoorMay 11th, 2009 Malini kapoor is a versatile actress who has played many different roles in the past but now she is playing an interesting character in the Sony Sab’s hilarious show Gunwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. It’s a spoof on the producer Ekta Kapoor.