WHAT'S THE MEANING?

Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in India. It is awarded annually by the government on the country's Republic Day.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that Etka Kapoor received the Padma Shri in 2020? For those of you who don't know who in the world that person is, let us give you a brief background. She's the producer behind some of the hit movies and TV shows that you're probably watching right now. If not for her, there would be no Gandii Baat web series online. Why? It is also because of Kapoor! She was one of the persons who funded the show. Ultimately, Kapoor founded the Indian subscription-based video-on-demand platform ALTBalaji. Today, ALTBalaji thrives against its competitor apps like Netflix. Her milestones have already cemented her status in the Indian entertainment industry, making her deserving of the recognition. If you're still not convinced, continue reading to learn more about her contributions in her field.

Etka Kapoor was also the producer behind the critically acclaimed Veere Di Wedding 2018 full movie. The film earned a net profit of 10.70 crore rupees in the first day, alone! Think it's a lot of money? Absolutely. It set the record for the highest opening collection for a Hindi movie with a female starring role. And now, a web series she just produced premiered in her online streaming service. Fans can now watch Class of 2020 full web series online. The show is the sequel to Class of 2017, a coming-of-age series that she also financed, of course. This goes to show that people like her, who put all the hard work and dedication to their job, deserves to commendations and praises.