Ekta Kapoor, the queen of Indian television and cinema, isn’t one to wear her emotions on her sleeve easily. Yet, a single scene from ‘Laila Majnu’ reduced the producer to tears, halting her narration for five agonizing minutes. In a candid Instagram post, she peeled back the layers of this unforgettable moment.
The video features Kais returning after four years in London, only to faint upon seeing Laila. It’s not mere shock; it’s the brutal clash between his fantasized version of her and the woman standing before him. This psychological fracture captures the torment of separation in a way words fail to.
Ekta ranked it among her life’s top three tear-jerkers. Alongside iconic moments from her hit serial ‘Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ and Vidya Balan’s ‘The Dirty Picture,’ this scene stands out. Director Sajid Ali watched in astonishment as Ekta struggled to regain composure.
‘Even today, it feels as beautiful and impactful,’ she reflected. Ekta beautifully articulated the emotion: Deep love can paralyze you at first sight. Laila had been fed tales of Kais’s joyful life abroad, but one look at his withered frame revealed the truth. No explanations required—his longing mirrored hers perfectly. This is love’s raw power, speaking directly from soul to soul.
Despite releasing in 2018, ‘Laila Majnu’—helmed by Sajid Ali, backed by Imtiaz Ali, and produced by the Kapoor trio—remains a social media sensation. Its melodies and narrative continue to enchant, reminding us why timeless romances endure. Ekta’s revelation adds yet another layer to its legacy, inviting fans to revisit and feel the magic anew.