Ekta didn’t just produce television; she produced a cultural phenomenon. These are the iconic shows from her universe that made our childhoods unforgettable.

*#HumPaanch*
It all began here. A quirky family comedy with five wild daughters, a flustered dad, and a portrait of a dead wife that spoke, Hum Paanch was India’s first taste of Ekta’s ability to blend chaos with charm. It made us laugh without trying too hard, and gave the 90s their first truly iconic TV family.

*#KasautiiZindagiiKay*
The red dupatta, the rain, the star-crossed lovers, Kasautii was pure heartbreak served in slow motion. Ekta’s storytelling turned Anurag and Prerna into household names, and the show’s title track became a national sob cue.

*#KahaaniGharGharKii*
Ekta redefined the idea of the Indian household with this one. Parvati bhabhi wasn’t just a character, she became an ideal. The show was soaked in sanskaar, but never felt boring. It captured the emotional tension of family life in a way that felt personal yet epic.

*#KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi*
The OG of Indian soap operas. Kyunki not only dominated ratings, it dominated the dinner conversations as well. With Tulsi at its center, Ekta gave us a matriarch who was both fierce and fragile. And that title track? It still plays in our heads when someone mentions ‘mandir scenes.’

*#KasamhSe*
With Kasamh Se, Ekta took a more emotional, almost poetic route. Bani’s story was rooted in love, betrayal, and quiet strength. The track was haunting, and the drama was heavy, but for young viewers learning to navigate emotional depth, it struck a chord.

*#JodhaAkbar*
A rare historical in Ekta’s lineup, Jodha Akbar brought her signature flair to royalty. The romance between two powerful individuals was grand, intense, and addictive. It proved that Ekta’s storytelling didn’t need to be set in drawing rooms; it could fill palaces too.

*#YehHaiMohabbatein*
With this, Ekta matured her brand of storytelling. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein was contemporary, complex, and emotionally rich. Ishita and Raman’s layered relationship, paired with Shreya Ghoshal’s soothing title track, brought a sense of grown-up nostalgia to long-time fans of Ekta’s world.

*#BadeAchheLagteHain*
With Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Ekta Kapoor told a love story that felt different, mature, unhurried, and heartbreakingly real. Ram and Priya weren’t starry-eyed twenty-somethings; they were grown-ups navigating loneliness, life, and love. The title track, a soft reprise of the timeless classic, became the soul of the show. It played like a gentle reminder that love can bloom at any stage, quietly, unexpectedly, and beautifully.

By Keerti Kadam

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Mohit has combatted the problem by regulating his time spent on Instagram, Twitter, etc. He says, “I have set a screen time for social media just to make sure that I don’t waste a lot of time. People just keep on scrolling and even I was a part of that. I would spend hours browsing through social media but not anymore. I post my pictures and spend around 30 minutes in a day.”

He also cautions Igers and their followers that not everything in the digital world can be believed to be true. He says, “In the world of social media, everyone wants to put their best foot forward. When you see it as an audience, you should realise that you don’t always see the complete picture. Don’t get so swayed by the social world that it makes you believe that what you see is the reality.”

But that’s not the only disadvantage associated with the platform. Several actors in recent times have complained about losing work owing to abysmal social media following. Mohit says, “It’s not a good benchmark set in the industry, where you are cast on the basis of your following on social media. We need to acknowledge that many people boost their followers by paying just to keep up with the trend. Many actors are not active on Instagram but they are doing well in their careers. So, nothing else but talent should count and be considered while casting someone. I don’t understand why the casting frat focuses on followers. It’s quite illogical, as there is no correlation. An impressive following doesn’t guarantee great acting talent. I am sure someday, everyone will realise that there is no substitute for talent.”

He adds, “A lot of actors are pressured to be active on social media by their teams. According to them, it helps in getting noticed and bagging projects. There is a lot of peer pressure and people do it for validation. I think we should only do what we like to do, we should not do anything under pressure.”

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“Ekta is the best guru anyone can ask for. Be it scripts or treatment of shows or knowing the pulse of her target audience, she knows everything at the back of her hand. She knows how to make the impossible possible, and never misses a commitment. The tagline of our company Positive Thinkerz, ‘Achieve the Impossible’ comes from that life lesson. The other thing we learned from her was having a passion for perfectionism,” she says.

Recently ‘Positive Thinkerz’ created films for two shows ‘Bade Acche Lagte Hain’ and ‘Pavitra Rishta’.

“Bade… and Pavitra… are two shows close to my heart. With both these shows completing iconic years, I felt it was like giving back to the shows the love they gave us. I called up the cast and crew and all of them were more than happy to do this. Many people know the shows but not what, how and why they were made. Each show has a different story. Stringing the entire journey together was an overwhelming experience,” she adds.

On challenges she faced as a producer-director and the shows she will be backing on her YouTube channel, Mitu says, “The challenge is to make content that stands out, be relevant in today’s time. It’s an uphill task to stay afloat amid the competition. As a YouTube channel, we’re experimenting with varied content. We also plan to have issue based celebrity anchored vines, we’ll also have frothy slice-of-life sketches that bring out “today” in a tongue in cheek manner. We also plan to keep making our docu-series of shows.”

OTT is seeing a surge in content and viewership. Mitu has done a few shows for Hotstar. “I’m always excited to do new stuff, so I’ll continue to make content for other platforms as well.” Over the years there is a change in approach and content. There are also conversations around GEC’s thinking out-of-the-box and experimenting with new ideas.

“Keeping the basics intact, there’s a need to push the envelope. There is a new genre called TV PLUS that has come into play which is challenging to tackle. Also the heroine has changed, which means the lens of seeing shows is changing. Originally heroines were the problem solvers today they are the problem: the overweight heroine, the stammering heroine, the crook heroine and to top it all, and my personal favourite: the Robot heroine,” she says.

Mitu wants to create content around issues that need to be addressed. “It can range from gender bias, sexual harassment, menopause to child abuse. Topics in lighter veins like commitment Issues, technology etc should also be spoken about,” she adds.

So where does she see herself and Positive Thinkerz in the next three years? “I see us making good meaningful content that finds resonance with the audience as an established successful entertainment hub. As a platform, we’ll nurture new talent. I know we will get there because we, as a company, operate on two principles, ‘Integrity and passion’,” she ends.

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Bade Achhe Lagte Hain is a family drama that revolves not only around two individuals ‘Ram’ and ‘Priya’ but also centres around their respective families. For one of the pivotal roles of lead protagonist’s i.e Priya’s mother ‘Meera’, the makers have roped in veteran actress ‘Kanupriya Pandit’. Considering how actress Kanupriya Pandit has proven her mettle time and again as a seasoned actor not just in the television industry but also in bollywood, she is believed to be right fit to play such a pivotal role.

Sharing more on the same, actress Kanupriya Pandit said, “Bade Achhe Lagte Hain is my all time favourite show. I remember never missing an episode! When I initially heard that the show is being remade, I was so excited and then, when I was approached for it, my happiness knew no bounds! Life’s come a full circle. A cult favourite- it’s an honor to be a part of such an immensely loved show. With a bated breath, I hope that the viewers shower us with as much love and admiration as they have always continued to do so.”

We cannot wait to watch this jodi hit it of on TV playing the characters of Ram and Priya. Bade Acche Lagte Hain to air soon on Sony Entertainment Television.

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