Ram Kapoor is one of the most beloved faces of Indian TV. His acting skills and charming persona in shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Ghar Ek Mandir, and Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat, among others, cemented him in the hearts of fans. He also became one of the most highly-paid television actors. Recently, Ram took a walk down the memory lane and reminisced about his formative years. He revealed that his decision to pursue a career in acting put a strain on his relationship with his father and renowned ad guru, Anil Kapoor. The wealthy businessman was so unhappy with his son’s choice that it resulted in a decade-long rift between them.
Ram Kapoor says he grew up with privileges as a rich man’s only son but chose to walk away from it all
Ram Kapoor recently sat down for a candid chat with Siddharth Kannan, during which he reflected on his rather cushy upbringing. The actor admitted that growing up as a ‘rich man’s only son’ meant he had enjoyed a lot of privileges. However, he took the tough decision to walk away from it all after he finished his schooling. Ram told his father, Anil Kapoor that he didn’t want to run his company but rather wanted to carve his own path. After that, it took Ram nearly 10 years to find steady work.