Ektaa R Kapoor, the powerhouse behind Balaji Telefilms Limited, stands out as the sole Indian luminary among The Hollywood Reporter's esteemed "40 Most Influential Women in International Film." In the midst of a tumultuous film market, these intercontinental trailblazers rise above the chaos, igniting a global stage and nurturing emerging voices.

Dubbed resilient "survivors," these extraordinary women have weathered the storms of COVID-induced shutdowns and the devastation of the cherished cinema industry. Undeterred, they have paved their own paths, securing the necessary funding and partnerships to bring their impassioned narratives to life.