Ektaa Kapoor is all smiles as she returns to India with her Emmy Award; poses with fans for selfie| Watch

Filmmaker Ektaa Kapoor is back in India after attending the 51st International Emmy Awards in New York City. She looked happy as paparazzi surrounded her upon reaching the Mumbai airport terminal.

She proudly held the golden award and showed it off. Ektaa also posed for selfies with enthusiastic fans.

Ektaa was honoured with the International Emmy Directorate Award at the Emmys for her ‘trailblazing career and impact on the Indian television landscape’. She is the first Indian woman filmmaker to achieve the International Emmy Directorate Award, for her contributions towards art and the industry.

Reacting to Ektaa's achievement, many people on social media hailed her for making India proud. One user wrote in the post's comment section, ‘So proud of you Ektaa mam watching you since my childhood.’ ‘Congratulations,’ added another.

Earlier, Ektaa posted a video of the award on her Instagram account and wrote, ‘India I'm bringing home YOUR Emmy @iemmys.’

After receiving the award at the event, Ektaa said, ‘Above all I'd like to thank my country, India. It's time I humanise you, India, because in you, I find a reflection of me. You've been pulled, pushed, conquered, ruled and as you found your freedom, you found your voice. A few decades later, today, you stand tall, not needing anyone's validation, as the fifth largest economy. This award is for you, India and all the Indians here! We are few, but we're enough. This is for you, India. In your history, I find my stories in your strength and your tenacity, I find my grit to my motherland. I am bringing home your Emmy.’

Ektaa revealed her upcoming movie just a day after winning an Emmy. The yet-to-be-titled film will feature Kartik Aaryan and will be directed by Sandeep Modi. Notably, it's a joint venture between Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Ekta's Balaji Motion Pictures, marking their initial collaboration since the fallout during 'Dostana 2'.