Updated On: 07 June, 2025 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On Ektaa Kapoor’s birthday, Netflix India and Balaji Telefilms Ltd. unveiled a long-term creative partnership. Monika Shergill praised the collaboration, with an untitled series already in the works

Ektaa Kapoor, Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and Monika Shergill, Netflix India
Two powerhouse women unite to take Hindi cinema to the next level. Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, has partnered with Ektaa Kapoor, the producer and creative force behind Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Known for backing narrative-rich Bollywood films like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and unique stories like Freddy, Ektaa continues to champion bold, original storytelling through this new collaboration.
On the occasion of Ektaa Kapoor’s birthday, Netflix and her Balaji Telefilms Ltd. announced a long-term creative collaboration for a range of exciting projects across different storytelling formats, including an untitled series—sparking great excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.
As one of India’s most influential creators, Padma Shri awardee and International Emmy award winner, Ektaa Kapoor has entertained generations of audiences with deep and culturally resonant storytelling. Her understanding of audience-first narratives, iconic characters, and socially relevant themes has consistently won hearts across film, television, and now, streaming platforms.