Ekta Kapoor dashes to ground zero, here's why

Written By After Hrs Correspondent | Updated: Aug 23, 2018, 06:20 AM IST

Ekta Kapoor; (right) Civic authorities had identified many illegal buildings for demolition

Meets the residents of a Greater Noida village who lost their homes due to illegal constructions

Content czarina Ekta Kapoor is known for taking inspiration from real-life tragedies and presenting stories that are a reflection of society. Time and again, she has not only depicted interesting content to the audience but also prompted them to think about it seriously.

Her latest series, Home, is no different. It’s about a family that loses their house and the struggle that ensues. Demolition of illegal constructions has become rampant with a new case unfolding every day. In such a scenario, a show like this is pertinent. In order to understand the plight of people who face this crisis, Ekta took out time from her hectic schedule and recently visited residents of Shahberi village in Greater Noida. They had lost their homes due to illegal constructions. Two buildings were demolished as they were constructed without authorisation. 

Ekta spent time with the locals to understand their pain and realised how the common man has to bear the brunt of the builders’ mischief.