Ektaa R Kapoor says 'Would like to thank my father and brother for babysitting my son' as she wins International Emmy

Ektaa R Kapoor was awarded the International Directorate Award at the 51st International Emmy Awards ceremony in New York. She shared heartfelt gratitude on social media and on the stage, when she received her award, she thanked her father and veteran actor Jeetendra, and brother Tusshar Kapoor.

She said, “I’d like to thank the men in my life. My father and my brother, who are currently babysitting my son. You make my home wholesome if not conventional. I’d like to thank our two boys, my son and my nephew – Laksshya and Ravi, our surrogate babies who taught me the toughest paths can sometimes lead you to magic. I’m a single mother.’ She added, “The irony is the world’s population is solely produced by women.” She also shared a video of the trophy on her official Instagram handle and wrote, “India I’m bringing home YOUR Emmy @iemmys” Before Ektaa was invited on stage, an AV was played which narrated her inspirational journey. In the clip, PM Narendra Modi also revealed that Ektaa ‘s show was not only popular in India but across the globe.

Ektaa is a lady, who is leading ahead of all by giving 17,000+ hours of television content with 135+ TV shows along with 50+ feature films. With this,  Ektaa Kapoor  became the First Indian Woman Filmmaker to receive the International Emmy Directorate Award, underlining the uniqueness and impact of her contributions to the industry. One of the most accomplished Producers, ruling the industry for decades now, Ektaa’s win is not merely a personal triumph but a recognition of her unconventional and ground-breaking work, consistently delivering content that resonates with a diverse and extensive audience.