Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd, Netflix join hands for creative collaboration

IANS June 7, 2025 402 views

Ekta Kapoor and Netflix have announced a landmark creative partnership to produce diverse, culturally rich content across multiple platforms. The collaboration builds on their previous successful joint projects like Kathal and Pagglait. Monika Shergill praised Kapoor's legendary storytelling expertise and understanding of audience preferences. This strategic alliance promises to deliver unique, globally appealing narratives that transcend traditional entertainment boundaries.

"Her creative instinct and deep understanding of the audience's pulse have consistently set her apart" - Monika Shergill, Netflix India
Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd, Netflix join hands for creative collaboration
Mumbai, June 7: Streaming giant Netflix and TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms Ltd. have teamed up for a long term creative collaboration for a range of projects across different formats of storytelling.

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Balaji Telefilms partners with Netflix for cross-platform storytelling

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Collaboration spans digital, television, and cinema formats

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Aims to deliver culturally rooted narratives to global audiences

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Builds on previous successful joint projects

Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms, said,“At Balaji Telefilms, storytelling has always been at the heart of everything we do — whether through cinema, television, or digital platforms.”

She added that partnering with Netflix is a big moment.

Ekta added: “It allows us to bring powerful, culturally rooted, and emotionally resonant stories to a global audience. The beginning of this new collaboration marks an exciting new chapter where we continue to push creative boundaries and deliver content that entertains, inspires, and connects people everywhere."

Balaji and Netflix have previously collaborated on several beloved titles, including Kathal, Pagglait, Jaane Jaan and Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare.

Speaking about the collaboration, Monika Shergill, Vice-President, Content, Netflix India, said, “Ekta has been a force in shaping Indian entertainment with unforgettable stories and characters that made it to pop culture, even before hashtags existed.

“Her creative instinct and deep understanding of the audience’s pulse have consistently set her apart in shaping what India chose to watch and love for more than two decades. At Netflix, our focus is to serve audiences with very diverse tastes and this collaboration will bring unique stories in rooted ways, marking an exciting new chapter in our creative journey,” Shergill added.

The line-up which includes an untitled series in advanced stages of development, this collaboration will deliver new stories in formats tailor-made for streaming audiences.

This collaboration will be undertaken by Balaji Telefilms Ltd, including its divisions—Balaji Motion Pictures and Balaji Telefilms Digital.

Ekta began her career at the age of 17 and became known for producing a large number of television soap operas in Hindi including Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and Kahiin To Hoga.

Reader Comments

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Rahul P.
Finally! Ekta Kapoor's masala content meets global platform. Hope they maintain the Indian essence while upgrading production quality. Netflix India needs more rooted content like Sacred Games, not just western copies. 🤞
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Priya M.
As someone who grew up watching Kyunki... this feels nostalgic! But I hope they move beyond typical saas-bahu dramas. Pagglait was refreshing - more such experimental content please!
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Ankit S.
Mixed feelings. Balaji shows defined 2000s Indian TV but became too repetitive. Netflix partnership could push them to innovate. Fingers crossed for content that represents modern India, not just metros.
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Shweta K.
Ekta ma'am is the OG queen of Indian entertainment! 🎭 From making our moms cry with Tulsi to now global audiences - what a journey. Hope they explore regional stories too beyond Hindi content.
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Vikram D.
Good move but Netflix should focus on quality over quantity. Some Balaji films felt rushed. Hope this deal comes with proper budgets and creative freedom, not just churning out content.
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Neha T.
Excited for this! Ekta understands Indian middle-class emotions like no one else. Just hope the stories don't get 'Netflix-ified' with unnecessary intimacy scenes that don't suit our cultural context.

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