It was quite a moment of pride for Ekta Ravi Kapoor, as the producer recently celebrated the milestone of completing 25 years of association with Balaji Telefilms, which is now one of India’s leading entertainment banners for soap operas and shows. She shared the exciting news on her Twitter handle as well-
25 years of #Ballajitelefilms! It started in August 1994! JAI MATA DI JAI BALAJI
— Ekta Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) August 7, 2019
Needless to say, fans and followers of Ekta Ravi Kapoor were excited. The first reaction came from Ronit Roy, who played the role of Rishabh Bajaj in Ekta’s Kasauti Zindagii Kay. He had a hilarious reaction to Ekta Kapoor’s tweet saying, “And I also wonder if I am the actor who has clicked the maximum programming hours for Balaji Telefilms!”
And I also wonder if I am the actor who has clicked the maximum programming hours for #balajitelefilms 😄
— Ronit Bose Roy (@RonitBoseRoy) August 8, 2019
Other members of the film and television fraternity also congratulated Ekta Kapoor on reaching the milestone in the industry. Apart from Ronit Roy, actors Pulkit Samrat, Rajkummar Rao, Vatshal Sheth and Sidharth Mahotra congratulated Ekta Kapoor.
Congratulations! Wish you many many more glorious years ahead. ps. Immensely proud to have been alongside you on this journey. Has been so fulfilling in many ways
— Ronit Bose Roy (@RonitBoseRoy) August 8, 2019
Many many congrats and cheers to a 75 more and beyond 🤗🤗
— siddharth malhotra (@sidpmalhotra) August 8, 2019
Congratulations!!!!! 🤗🤩💓🥳
— Pulkit Samrat (@PulkitSamrat) August 8, 2019
Heartiest congratulations dearest Ekta. More power to you ❤️❤️
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) August 9, 2019
Congratulations and many many more to come 😊
— Vatsal Sheth (@shethvatsal) August 8, 2019
Balaji Telefilms was founded in 1994, and has produced some of the most iconic soap operas in the history of Indian television. Serials such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Pavitra Rishta, Naagin and Kasauti Zindagi Kay were birthed under Ekta’s regime as a producer. Ekta Kapoor is now producing content for her digital venture AltBalaji.