India Today Conclave Mumbai 2025 turned fiery when Ektaa R Kapoor, one of India’s most powerful producers, decided to tackle head-on the controversy around her viral “Ozempic” video. Known for her unapologetic candor, Kapoor minced no words as she clarified the real context of her post, dismissed unnecessary gossip, and gave a hard-hitting reminder on body positivity.
“I Don’t Know Where Ram Kapoor Came Into This”
Kapoor’s viral video, where she joked about weight gain, diets, and the use of Ozempic, triggered a wave of speculation linking it to actor Ram Kapoor after his wife Gautami Kapoor shared her own light-hearted clip.
But at the conclave, Kapoor slammed the speculation outright:
“This was exactly one week before I launched the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain promo, where the main character tries to fit into a medium. The promo was about body shaming, self-doubt, and self-assurance. Somehow, people took my post and spun it into something completely unrelated.”
“I don’t know where Ram Kapoor came into this. He’s not a woman, not on TV right now, and he’s actually lost a lot of weight. It’s like I’m talking about my hair, and someone says, ‘Oh, you called me bald.’ Why would I do that?”
Her sharp words instantly set the tone—Kapoor was here not just to clarify but to call out the ridiculousness of the gossip mill.
The Viral Video That Sparked It All
The original video showed Kapoor asking, with her trademark humor:
“What do I do? I’ve gained a lot of weight. Should I do an anti-inflammatory diet? Mounjaro? Ozempic? All of the above? Zip my mouth? Ya chhod dun? Hum bade hi acche lagte hain!”
She cheekily captioned it: “Ozempic ho jaye.”
Soon after, Gautami Kapoor posted her own version, saying: “Jisse jo pasand ho, use woh karne do… at the end what matters is health, happiness and peace.” The internet, hungry for drama, pitted the two posts against each other.
Body Positivity Over Gossip
Ektaa, however, was crystal clear at the conclave—her video was never meant to mock anyone but to start a conversation about body image, diets, and self-acceptance. She firmly put the spotlight back on the larger issue of how women (and even men) are judged for their bodies in entertainment.
- She stressed the importance of self-assurance in a world obsessed with appearances.
- She reminded audiences that social media thrives on unnecessary noise, often drowning the real message.
Ektaa Kapoor, Still the Queen of Bold
Let’s be honest—Ektaa Kapoor has always thrived on boldness, whether in her content choices or public statements. At the India Today Conclave, she reminded everyone why she remains one of the most relevant voices in Indian entertainment.
While gossip tried to overshadow her intent, Kapoor flipped the narrative with wit, courage, and complete clarity. In a Bollywood ecosystem where many tiptoe around controversies, her no-nonsense dismissal of baseless chatter was nothing short of iconic.
By – Nikita