Ankita’s emotional shoutout to her ‘life-changer’
Television and film producer Ekta Kapoor celebrated her birthday on Sunday, and the industry made sure she felt the love. Among the first to send wishes was Ankita Lokhande, who took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet post for the powerhouse producer.
Ankita, who shot to fame with Ekta’s iconic show Pavitra Rishta, credited the producer with changing her life completely. In her message, she wrote, ‘Happy Birthday @ektarkapoor. Here’s to the woman who changed my life!’ The actress also wished her happiness, good health, and continued success — proving that their bond goes way beyond just a professional relationship.
Fans couldn’t stop gushing over the post, with many commenting on how Ankita always remains loyal to the people who gave her a break. And honestly, in an industry where gratitude often gets forgotten, this was a moment of pure warmth.
Krystle Dsouza’s heartfelt thank you
Joining the birthday chorus was Krystle Dsouza, another actress who owes much of her TV stardom to Ekta. Krystle, known for her roles in shows like Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, shared a touching tribute thanking Ekta for believing in her when no one else did.
She wrote that Ekta not only shaped her career but also helped her grow as a person. The post was filled with emotion, and fans loved seeing the genuine bond between the two. Krystle’s message was a reminder of how Ekta has been a mentor to so many young talents in the television industry.
It’s not every day you see actresses going out of their way to publicly thank their producers, but for Ekta, the respect is clearly mutual. Both Ankita and Krystle’s posts got thousands of likes within minutes, with fans flooding the comments with birthday wishes for the Naagin and Kasautii Zindagii Kay creator.
Industry and fans shower Ekta with love
It wasn’t just her protégés who sent love — the entire television fraternity seemed to come together to celebrate Ekta Kapoor’s special day. From co-stars to directors to makeup artists, everyone posted stories and tweets praising the producer for her contribution to Indian entertainment.
Fans also trended hashtags like #HappyBirthdayEktaKapoor on social media, sharing throwback pictures from her most iconic shows. Many called her the ‘Queen of Indian Television’ and thanked her for giving them unforgettable characters and storylines over the years.
Ekta, known for her signature style and unapologetic attitude, hasn’t publicly responded to all the love yet — but knowing her, she’s probably busy cutting cake and planning her next big project. After all, with a birthday comes new beginnings, and for Ekta Kapoor, the hustle never stops.
Whether it’s through a blockbuster film or a daily soap that runs for years, Ekta continues to be the undisputed maharani of the small screen. And on her birthday, the industry made sure she felt every bit of that love — dil se.