Producer and television pioneer Ekta Kapoor continued her long-standing tradition of visiting Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja during Ganesh Chaturthi. Known for her deep devotion to Lord Ganesha, Kapoor not only welcomes Ganpati Bappa into her home each year but also ensures a special darshan at the famed pandal. Sharing glimpses of her visit on Instagram, she captioned her post with heartfelt devotion: “LALBAUG CHA RAJA!!!! Bhappaaaaaaaaa.” The message touched the hearts of fans who generally connect her remarkable journey to her religious background.
Celebrating a Career Milestone
This year’s tour has particular significance as Kapoor celebrates three decades in show business. Over the last 30 years, she has revolutionized Indian television, pioneered the era of daily soaps, and created one of the most powerful production houses in India. Her 30-year odyssey, experienced through imagination and re-invention, continues to inspire countless generations of viewers.
National Award Honour
After her own celebratory festivities, Kapoor had also achieved a career-defining moment herself with her first National Award for co-producing Kathal. The Netflix satire, celebrated for marrying comedy and social commentary, showed her ability to provide support for pathbreaking and socially relevant content in addition to traditional work.
Exciting Line-Up of Projects
Far from slowing down, Kapoor has a massive slate of projects in the works. These include:
VVAN, a mythological extravaganza starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, co-produced with TVF. Bhooth Bangla, Priyadarshan’s horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar.
A re-launch of old drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, bringing back one of Indian television’s most iconic shows to a new generation.
Faith Anchoring Storytelling
For Kapoor, religion and storytelling are inextricably linked. Her yearly round trip to Lalbaugcha Raja is not merely a matter of personal faith but also renewal—a sentiment befitting as she takes the plunge again into another decade of content creation.