The Dirty Picture

From Tulsi to Silk Smita: Ekta Kapoor’s Most Iconic Female Leads

Ekta Kapoor has spent three decades shaping not just Indian television but also the larger grammar of popular culture. As she marks 30 years in the industry, celebrates her first National Award, and prepares to launch Naagin 7, her greatest legacy lies in the women she created. From Tulsi Virani to Silk Smita, her heroines have reflected the evolving image of Indian womanhood, moral anchors, glamorous rebels, supernatural warriors, and unapologetic icons. Tulsi Virani (Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) At the turn of the millennium, Tulsi Virani (Smriti Irani) b | Click Here...