International Emmy Awards 2023: Ekta Kapoor Delivers An Electrifying Speech After Becoming First Indian Female Filmmaker To Win At Emmys-WATCH
Ekta Kapoor thanked her mother as she recalled how they started Balaji Telefilms together from her father Jeetendra’s garage
Producer Ekta Kapoor has stirred up a storm in the entertainment world as she became the first Indian to win an International Emmy Directorate Award. It honours individuals or organizations for their outstanding contributions to international television. Moreover, while accepting the award, the founder of Balaji Telefilms got emotional at the ceremony held in New York on late Monday night.
A new video shared by celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, who was also present at the awards ceremony, shows a part of Ekta Kapoor’s acceptance speech. She thanked her mother as she recalled how they started Balaji Telefilms together from her father Jeetendra’s garage.
The filmmaker also dedicated her award to India, saying, “This award is for you, India. And all the Indians here – we are few, but we are enough.
“In your history, I find my stories. In your strength and your tenacity, I find my grit,” said Kapoor.
Kapoor was one of two Indian winners at the International Emmy Awards this year, the other being Vir Das for his stand-up special "Vir Das: Landing" in the best comedy series category.
This was the second nomination and maiden win in the segment for Das, who shared the trophy with the popular British teen sitcom "Derry Girls" season three. Shefali Shah and Jim Sarbh were the other Indian artists to be nominated at the annual international awards ceremony.
Ekta took to her Instagram handle to share a video of her acceptance speech at the International Emmy Awards.
While Ananya Panday congratulated her in the comments section, Kriti Sanon wrote, “Goosebumps!! Congratulations.” Ridhi Dogra commented, “you make India proud simply by being relentless and being stubborn about your dreams, your voice and your many many stories. Congratulations. India is Proud !!!!”
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