‘He saw I was upset’: A lunch with Rajinikanth led to Ekta Kapoor’s first show, later remade as Ghar Ek Mandir

What Happened

Producer Ekta Kapoor credits actor Rajinikanth with her first break in television. During a lunch meeting, Rajinikanth connected her with Kalanidhi, granddaughter of M Karunanidhi, leading to a South Indian non-prime-time show. The successful show was later remade as Hindi series Ghar Ek Mandir. This opportunity launched Kapoor's Hindi television career, culminating in the hit show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

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