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How TV changed the conversation in Indian homes

Ekta Kapoor is the queen of Indian TV, telling stories of women and men through drama. She tells the story of how she found success -- and how her work has changed the balance of power in Indian homes. Watch to the end for a conversation with Shah Rukh Khan, where she shares the secret of following your passion.

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Ekta Kapoor is the queen of Indian TV, telling stories of women and men through drama. She tells the story of how she found success -- and how her work has changed the balance of power in Indian homes. Watch to the end for a conversation with Shah Rukh Khan, where she shares the secret of following your passion.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

About the speaker

Ekta Kapoor

TV and film producer

Ekta Kapoori is one of India's most successful television producers. She started her production house, Balaji Telefilms, in 1994, and runs it along with her mother, Shobha Kapoor. She is well-known for creating iconic shows such as "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki."