Query: Ekta Kapoor never produced an Indian soap opera.

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Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi <=SEP=> Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ( English : Because a mother-in-law was once a daughter-in-law , too ) is an Indian soap opera that premiered on 3 July 2000 on Star Plus . The entire series is available on Hotstar . The show revolves around an ideal daughter-in-law Tulsi Virani , the daughter of a pandit married to the grandson of rich business tycoon Govardhan Virani . The role of the protagonist Tulsi Virani was played by Smriti Irani . The show was co-produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor under their banner Balaji Telefilms .   Produced with the backdrop of Mumbai and the concept of an ideal Gujarati joint family , the show made Producer Ekta Kapoor and Network Star Plus achieve great heights of success , by not only being the number 1 show on Indian Television for eight constant long years but also receiving great TRPs . The show also went on to receive several awards , most of which were won by Smriti Irani for her portrayal of the ideal character Tulsi . The show also won Best Continuing Series at Indian Telly Awards for six consecutive years ( 2002-2007 ) and won Best Serial ( Popular ) for five consecutive years ( 2001-2005 ) at Indian Television Academy Awards .   Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was dubbed in Sinhala language and broadcast on Sirasa TV where it was titled as Maha Gedara ( `` Big Home '' in Sinhalese ) . It was also dubbed in Dari language and was aired on Tolo TV in Afghanistan .   The show is one of the longest running daily soaps on Indian television , running from 2000-2008 and completing 1833 episodes . In 2008 , its eighth year , the show was the topmost show on Indian television averaging a TRP of 5.4 .   The death of the character of Mihir Virani in 2001 lead to fan protest marches to bring back the character back . The return of Mihir Virani brought an all-time high TRP of 22.4 for the show which has been the highest TRP achieved by an Indian serial .   After being cut , the studio took the station to court asserting that they had a contract through March 2009 and that the station had not provided appropriate promotion . The claims were dismissed in November 2008 .

Ekta Kapoor <=SEP=> Ekta Kapoor ( born 7 June 1975 ) is an Indian TV and film producer . She is the Joint Managing Director and Creative Director of Balaji Telefilms , her production company .   Kapoor is the daughter of actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor . Her younger brother Tusshar Kapoor is also a Bollywood actor . She did her schooling at Bombay Scottish School , Mahim and attended college at Mithibai College . She has produced numerous soap opera , television series and movies . Some soap operas she had worked on include Hum Paanch , Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki , Kasautii Zindagii Kay , Pavitra Rishta , Bade Acche Lagte Hain , and Jodha Akbar . Kapoor has also produced the television series Naagin , Ye Hai Mohabbatein , Kumkum Bhagya , Kavach and Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki . She has also launched her fashion series with EK Label .   She ventured into Bollywood movie production in 2001 beginning with Kyo Kii ... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta , Kucch To Hai and Krishna Cottage based on supernatural themes followed in 2003 and 2004 . Kyaa Kool Hai Hum starred her brother Tusshar Kapoor . She then went on to co-produce Shootout at Lokhandwala with Sanjay Gupta . Mission Istanbul and EMI -- Liya Hai Toh Chukana Padhega in collaboration with Sunil Shetty followed . In 2010 to 2014 she released a number of films including Love Sex aur Dhokha , Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai , and Shor in the City .