Ankita Lokhande & Krystle Dsouza's special birthday wish for Ekta Kapoor: Thanks for believing in me
Mumbai, June 7
One of the most popular names in the television industry, Ankita Lokhande, wished television and film producer Ekta Kapoor as she turned a year older on Sunday.
Taking to her Insta Stories, Ankita wished the television mogul happiness, good health, and success in the post that read, "Happy Birthday @ektarkapoor Heres to the woman who changed my life!
Wishing you endless happiness, good health, and all the success in the world. May this year bring you even more love and beautiful memories. Love you Mam. (sic)"
For the unversed, Ankita played the lead in Ekta's hit television serial, "Pavitra Rishta," which also starred Sushant Singh Rajput.
The show established Ankita and Sushant as household names, lovingly referred to by their character names Archana and Manav. It is the third-longest-running Indian television series on Zee TV.
Apart from Ankita, another popular television actress, Krystle Dsouza, also used social media to wish Ekta on her special day.
She expressed her gratitude to Ekta for believing in her and giving her the opportunity to play the lead in the show, "Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai", co-starring Nia Sharma.
Krystle shared on Instagram, "Happy Birthday to the woman who somehow ended up being my sister, mother, therapist, emergency contact, life coach and best friend all in one person. A lot of who I am today exists because you believed in me before I believed in myself (sic)."
"I love you more than words, and thank you for loving me through every version of me...Forever your favourite problem," she added.
Sharing the heartmelting tale of two sisters, "Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai" aired on StarPlus from October 2011 to September 2013. It is also digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Many others from the fraternity wished Ekta on social media.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's heartwarming to see actors who genuinely respect their producers. Ankita and Krystle owe a lot to Ekta Kapoor for giving them big breaks. But I wish Ekta would produce more content-oriented shows like before, not just saas-bahu dramas. Still, happy birthday to the queen of Indian television! 👑
Krystle's wish was so emotional. "Forever your favourite problem" 🤣 That's such a cute line. Ekta Kapoor really has a knack for discovering talent and creating stars. Pavitra Rishta and Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai were such memorable shows. Happy birthday, Ekta ma'am!
Ankita and Sushant's chemistry in Pavitra Rishta was magical. So happy to see Ankita still acknowledging Ekta Kapoor's role in her career. Krystle's post was also lovely. Ekta Kapoor has certainly moulded many careers. Wishing her a wonderful year ahead! 🎂
While I appreciate Ekta Kapoor's contribution to Indian TV, I feel her shows have often promoted regressive stereotypes. That said, good to see she has helped many actors build their careers. Ankita and Krystle seem genuinely grateful. Happy birthday to her! 🙏
Ekta Kapoor is a powerhouse! From TV to OTT, she has done it all. Ankita calling her 'Mam' shows the respect she commands. Krystle's words about her being a sister, mother, therapist are just so real. Happy birthday to the lady who changed Indian television
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