Ekta Kapoor
In short
Ekta Kapoor is an Indian film and television producer and the joint managing director of Balaji Telefilms. She is currently in the news for claiming that Bollywood suffers from 'Hinduphobia' and shows bias against Hindu customs.
Who they are now
She serves as the joint managing director and creative head of Balaji Telefilms Limited. She is a prominent producer in both Hindi television and Bollywood cinema.
Why they are in the news
She is trending after an interview on a podcast where she stated that the film industry accepts Western culture but judges Hindu traditions, such as wearing a tika.
An example of their work
She produced the highly successful television serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which achieved record-breaking viewership. She also recently produced the film The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest.