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Feb 2025
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Ram Kapoor – From Family Opposition to T...

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How did Ram Kapoor transform from a teenager with big dreams of acting to becoming one of India's most loved TV stars? Despite his father, Anil Kapoor’s, insistence on joining the family business, . With struggles in the U.S. after his father cut him off, Ram worked odd jobs like Starbucks and selling second-hand cars to fund his acting education.

From his television Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (2011), he worked alongside his wife Gautami Kapoor & Sakshi Tanwar . His reality TV stint in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and hosting Rakhi Ka Swayamwar revealed his strong personality and support for women in the industry.

Ram's Bollywood debut in Monsoon Wedding (2001) led to notable films Udaan. His commercial hits in Agent Vinod and Student of the Year further solidified his career.

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