Few stories have the power to break Ekta Kapoor, but the reunion scene in ‘Laila Majnu’ did just that. The producer, known for crafting emotional blockbusters, shared a moving anecdote on Instagram about the moment that left her weeping uncontrollably.
Four years after parting, Kais arrives from London and instantly faints at the sight of Laila. Ekta unpacked the nuance: His mind had preserved a perfect Laila during exile, but reality shattered that illusion, leading to emotional overload.
Listing it as her third-ever cry-worthy story moment—after ‘Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’s’ heartfelt episode and ‘The Dirty Picture’s’ devastating climax—Ekta described pausing narration, sobbing for five minutes while Sajid Ali looked on in shock.
The scene’s enduring beauty lies in its portrayal of profound love. Ekta wrote: Picture fainting from sheer intensity of feeling. Laila dismissed rumors of Kais’s happiness abroad when she saw his shattered form. In that instant, she understood his soul’s silent cry matched her own. Words became obsolete; only hearts spoke.
Sajid Ali’s direction brought the legendary Laila-Majnu saga to modern screens in 2018, with production from Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, and Preeti Ali, and Imtiaz Ali’s presentation. Long after theaters emptied, the film’s emotional depth and haunting tracks keep trending online, cementing its status as a modern classic. Ekta’s personal story amplifies its impact, drawing new audiences to its poignant core.