Ekta Kapoor On Producing Bold Content: I Always Encourage Sex As Long As It Is Not Aggressive
Ekta Kapoor’s web shows and films might promote sex, but the producer makes sure she doesn’t encourage misogyny and aggressiveness
Movies and TV shows that encourage sex have always been a topic of debate and, of course, all the censor guidelines. In Bollywood, Mahesh Bhatt, Ekta Kapoor and Alankrita Shrivastava are among the few filmmakers who are known for producing/directing some highly bold content. Recently, at the India Today Conclave, Ekta Kapoor was quizzed about promoting sex in her shows and films, to which Kapoor said that she makes sure that she might encourage sex, but not aggressiveness.
The TV czarina was quoted as saying, "I believe sex can be different for different people. Sex as content can be hardcore as long as it doesn't promote aggressiveness. That is a part of misogyny. I don't have any rape jokes or on women being forced. I think any kind of sex as long as you're getting it from the screen is great.” Further, Kapoor also stated how Gandii Baat, a show on her digital streaming platform ALTBalaji, has been termed as soft porn; however, no one talks about her recently released, MOM.
Ekta said, “Unfortunately, no one asks about MOM. Every time I'm on a stage, I'm asked about Gandii Baat. That says how much we are obsessed with sex.” She added, "Gandii Baat has trended on IMDB more than Sacred Games which tells us how obsessed we are about sex.”
Lastly, Ekta asserted that she does her best in not promoting misogyny through her shows. "I took on domestic violence and marital rape in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki [and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]. A woman in her 80s deciding to start her life again [in Kyunki] and breast cancer awareness campaign in Bade Achchhe Lagte Hai. I try to do my bit and never encourage misogyny in my shows and always encourage sex," concluded Ekta.
Images Source: Instagram/ektaravikapoor
