Ram Kapoor is one of the most famous actors who has made a strong presence on television and in films. He has been in the news for adding a luxurious car to his car collection and being the first Indian to do so. While Ram is tired of people asking him how he was able to make a huge purchase, the actor emphasised the importance of making the right investments. However, Ram shared an anecdote from his personal life and how he lived on his wife, Gautami’s, income for a year.
Ram Kapoor revealed he lived on his wife, Gautami Kapoor’s, income
Recently, in an interview with Humans of Bombay, Ram Kapoor discussed how he made the right investments during the peak of his television acting career. It is worth mentioning that Ram’s stint in the shows Kasam Se and Bade Acche Lagte Hain made him the most-loved actor, and he also earned a substantial amount of money during the time the shows aired on TV. However, Ram also mentioned that he has faced a huge financial crunch and had to live on his wife, Gautami’s, income for a year. He said:
“One year after my wedding, I had to live on Gautami’s income because I had no work. That nobody remembers. Gautami was doing Lipstick at that time. I was doing nothing. When I started, I started at Rs 1,500 per day for Doordarshan. Yes, that was my starting. You have to be prepared for the starting again.”
Ram Kapoor also added that Gautami, who was at the top of her career with back-to-back hit shows, married him when he had nothing. Although he had six packs. And it was after his wedding that he became fat.
Gautami Kapoor and Ram Kapoor’s love story
Gautami Kapoor and Ram Kapoor met on the sets of Ghar Ek Mandir. Before the show, the actress was married to a photographer, but they parted ways on cordial terms. In an interview with Hautterfly, Gautami shared that her divorce happened while she was working on the show, Ghar Ek Mandir. It was the same show where she met the love of her life and her husband, Ram Kapoor. Soon, they became best of friends and stayed friends for two years. Gautami also revealed that they were so close to each other as she knew all about his girlfriends, and she would tell about it to her mother, who was her best friend. However, when she told her mother that she wanted to marry Ram, she was totally against it.
More about Gautami Kapoor
Gautami Kapoor, is a famous television personality. While she started her career with television shows such as Saturday Suspense and Family No. 1, Gautami is best known for her serial, Ghar Ek Mandir, which made her a household name, and her pairing opposite Ram Kapoor (her now-husband) was loved by everyone back in those days. She has even created a wave by stepping in the shoes of Smriti Irani as ‘Tulsi’ in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
More about Ram Kapoor
Ram Kapoor made his television debut in the 1999 show, Nyay. However, his breakthrough performance was Ghar Ek Mandir. Later, he played middle-aged male roles in Kasamh Se, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Basera. He has even participated in the reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Rakhi Ka Swayamvar as a host.
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