Ekta Kapoor is the only producer in India who is a brand in herself; she has been a household name for the past 30 years. From taking TV to a new level with her cult classic shows, to movies, she has forayed into all genres of content creation.
When we talk about her films, from risqué comedies to politically charged dramas, Ekta Kapoor has consistently backed films that challenge norms, question power, and provoke thought, while still entertaining. Here are six titles that proved she’s Bollywood’s original disruptor.
1. The Dirty Picture (2011)
A biopic inspired by Silk Smitha’s life, this film dared to explore female sexuality and the cost of fame in a male-dominated world. It was as bold as it was empathetic, making space for female desire on the big screen without apology.
2. Kyaa Kool Hain Hum (2005)
India’s first adult comedy that became a surprise hit. Cheeky, unapologetic, and packed with double entendres. It cracked open a taboo genre, long before raunchy humour was mainstream.
3. Love Sex Aur Dhokha (2010)
A digital-age thriller dissecting voyeurism, surveillance, and urban morality, stitched together like a reality check. Form and content came together to create something truly disruptive.
4. Udta Punjab (2016)
A raw and unflinching look at Punjab’s drug epidemic. Controversial, yes. But also crucial. Ekta backed this film at a time when the makers were not getting any solid backing.