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Ekta Kapoor becomes the 1st Indian Producer to win an Emmy Award!
The Balaji Telefilms co-founder bagged an International Emmy Directorate Award. She will be honoured with the award on November 20, at the 51st International Emmy Awards.
Ekta Kapoor Gets An Emmy Award:
President and CEO of International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences said – “Ektaa R. Kapoor has built Balaji into one of India’s foremost entertainment players with market leadership in the television content industry reaching mass audiences across India and South Asia with their long running series and OTT platform,” said Paisner. “We look forward to honoring her remarkable career and influence on the television industry, with our Directorate Award.”
Ekta Pens An Emotional Note:
Ekta Kapoor penned a heartfelt note on her Instagram, reacting to the news. She said that it an immense moment of honour to represent India globally.
“Overflowing with humility and exhilaration as I receive this recognition. 🙏✨ The award holds a cherished spot in my heart, symbolizing a journey that transcends work. 🌟 Representing my nation globally through this esteemed platform is an honor beyond words. 🌍🏆 Television has been my compass of self-discovery, especially as a woman crafting tales for women. 🎬👩💼 This accolade empowers me to stand for them and our shared achievements on the global stage. 🌟🏅 Thank you for the 2023 International Emmy®️ Directorate Award. 💫🌟” – Ekta wrote on Instagram
Dream Girl 2
Ekta’s recent release Dream Girl 2 starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday in the lead roles, is doing decent business at the box office, inspite of tough competition with Gadar 2 and OMG 2.
Dream Girl 2 had a 10.69 crore opening and made 40 crores in its opening weekend. The film has crossed 46 crores currently. She is next also reuniting with filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee for ‘LSD 2’.
