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Ekta Kapoor Credits 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' for Shaping Her Career
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 02:03 AM
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Television producer Ekta Kapoor reflected on how the iconic soap opera 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' influenced her personal and professional growth.
Ekta Kapoor, the creative force behind Balaji Telefilms, has long been a dominant figure in Indian television. Her comment that the 2000‑2008 hit serial "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" shaped her career comes after the show’s record‑breaking run, which drew millions of viewers and set new standards for daily soaps.
The series, which aired on Star Plus, became a cultural phenomenon, earning high TRPs and spawning numerous spin‑offs. It showcased Kapoor’s knack for blending family drama with modern themes, a formula that would become a hallmark of her later productions.
In her statement, Kapoor highlighted how the show taught her the importance of strong character arcs, audience engagement, and the business side of television production. She noted that the experience helped her develop a keen sense of timing and storytelling that has guided her subsequent projects.
Today, Kapoor continues to produce a range of successful shows, and her influence on the Indian television landscape remains significant. The legacy of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" is evident in the continued popularity of family‑driven serials across the country.
The series, which aired on Star Plus, became a cultural phenomenon, earning high TRPs and spawning numerous spin‑offs. It showcased Kapoor’s knack for blending family drama with modern themes, a formula that would become a hallmark of her later productions.
In her statement, Kapoor highlighted how the show taught her the importance of strong character arcs, audience engagement, and the business side of television production. She noted that the experience helped her develop a keen sense of timing and storytelling that has guided her subsequent projects.
Today, Kapoor continues to produce a range of successful shows, and her influence on the Indian television landscape remains significant. The legacy of "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" is evident in the continued popularity of family‑driven serials across the country.