Producer Ekta Kapoor has built a legacy for herself in the television space that is unmatched. She has launched many new faces, and made them stars. Ekta was recently in the news for her recent advertisements. And now, she has issued a public apology to all the actors she has criticised over the years following her recent bout in advertisements.
Ekta Kapoor apologises to actors
The television and film producer shared a clip of herself on Instagram stories, where she can be seen saying, “After my recent bout of acting in the ads, I`d like to give a public apology to every actor I have said, `your performance was not up to the mark`. I am sincerely sorry.”
Notably, this comes after Ektaa has appeared in a couple of advertisements for a wide variety of products in recent times. In one of the ads, she was seen claiming, “I gave the world K-drama,” indicating at the proud legacy of her iconic TV shows from Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thỉ, to Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, to Kusum to Pavitra Rishta.
Ekta Kapoor wins National Award
In another update, Netflix`s satirical comedy Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery was recently honoured as the `Best Hindi Film` during the 71st National Film Awards.
Director Yashowardhan Mishra, producer Guneet Monga Kapoor, producer Ektaa, along with Monika Shergill from Netflix, graced the ceremony where the director was felicitated with the award and medal by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
With Sanya Malhotra, Anant Joshi, Vijay Raaz, and Rajpal Yadav playing crucial roles, Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery has created history by becoming the first Netflix Original to win a National Award.
Sharing her experience, Ektaa said, “Attending the National Awards and celebrating Kathal`s win is a magical moment for our entire team at Balaji. This story was created to shine a light on authentic, quirky Indian narratives, and today`s recognition makes the journey unforgettable.”
“Thank you to the jury and audience for embracing this story, and to Netflix, which took this story from the heartlands of India to a global audience. It inspires us to keep supporting bold, original storytelling,” she added
(With inputs from IANS)
