The organization announced on Tuesday that film producer Ektaa R Kapoor will receive the Directorate Award at the upcoming International Emmy awards ceremony in recognition of her groundbreaking career and influence on the Indian television industry.

The honor will be given to Kapoor, co-founder of the influential television production company, at the annual awards gala, which will take place in New York City on November 20, PTI reported.

“Ektaa R Kapoor has built Balaji into one of India’s foremost entertainment players with market leadership in the television content industry reaching mass audiences across India and South Asia with their long running series and OTT platform,” International Academy president & CEO Bruce L Paisner said in a statement.

“We look forward to honoring her remarkable career and influence on the television industry, with our Directorate Award,” he added.

She founded Telefilms, which made a name for itself on the Indian television scene with programs like ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,’ ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii,’ ‘Kaahin Kissii Roz,’ ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay,’ and ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.’

Kapoor is the daughter of renowned actor Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor. She has also produced a number of films through the banner’s film division, among them ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala,’ ‘Love Sex aur Dhokha,’ ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai,’ ‘Dirty Picture,’ ‘Lootera’ and ‘Udta Punjab.’

Kapoor, 48, said the award recognition has filled her with a “profound sense of humility and excitement”.

“This award holds a special place in my heart, as it signifies a journey that goes beyond mere work-it’s a pivotal aspect of my personal and professional life. Representing my country on the global stage through this esteemed platform is an incredible honour,” she said.

“Television has been instrumental in helping me discover my identity, particularly as a woman working to make stories for women. This award allows me to represent them and our shared accomplishments on an international level,” she added.

Before Kapoor, media baron Subhash Chandra, who is the founder and chairman, was presented with the Directorate Award in 2011.