Ekta Kapoor's Surprising Confession About Chunky Panday

In a surprising revelation, Ekta Kapoor, the queen of television, opened up about her past crush on Bollywood actor Chunky Panday. She shared a nostalgic throwback picture and expressed her feelings, stating that if things had gone differently, she could have been a Bollywood wife. At 47, Ekta remains single and has adopted a son named Ravi, inspired by her father's name. Meanwhile, Chunky is happily married with two daughters. This intriguing glimpse into Ekta's personal life has captured the attention of fans and media alike.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 22, 2026, 17:27 IST

Ekta Kapoor: The Queen of Television

Ekta Kapoor, renowned as the queen of television, has made a name for herself as a prominent producer and director. Her success is a result of her relentless hard work. Besides her professional achievements, she often finds herself in the spotlight for her personal life. Interestingly, Ekta has never been linked romantically with any actor and has rarely discussed her love life openly.

The Actor Ekta Kapoor Once Desired to Marry

Recently, Ekta revealed that there was a time when she had feelings for a Bollywood actor and even wished to marry him. The actor in question is none other than the beloved star Chunky Panday. Yes, Ekta had a crush on Chunky and had aspirations of tying the knot with him, although that never materialized. During Chunky's 60th birthday celebration, Ekta took to social media to wish him and shared a throwback picture.

A Heartfelt Throwback from Ekta Kapoor

In her nostalgic post, Ekta shared the old picture with a caption that read, "Years ago, I fell for Chunky Panday. If he had said yes, I would have been a Bollywood wife today." Along with the picture, she included several funny emojis. The viral image showcases a young Ekta and Chunky looking great together, and fans have expressed their admiration for the throwback.

Ekta Kapoor at 47: Still Single

At the age of 47, Ekta Kapoor remains unmarried and has adopted a son named Ravi. She chose the name Ravi as a tribute to her father, Jeetendra, as the name is commonly associated with him in many films. On the other hand, Chunky Panday is happily married to Bhavana Panday and has two daughters, Ananya and Raisha. Ananya has already made her film debut, while there is no news yet regarding Raisha's entry into the film industry. Chunky celebrated his birthday with a grand party attended by numerous stars from the industry, and the pictures from the event went viral.