Veteran television actor Ram Kapoor has candidly reflected on a deeply personal phase of his life, admitting that he was largely an absent father for nearly 10 years while focusing intensely on his career. In a heartfelt conversation alongside his wife Gautami Kapoor, Ram spoke about the sacrifices and imbalances that marked their early years of parenthood.
Ram Kapoor talks about parenthood
The couple first met on the sets of the television show Ghar Ek Mandir and tied the knot in 2003. They welcomed their daughter Sia in 2006 and later their son. However, as Ram’s career began soaring with back to back projects, his professional commitments left him with little time at home.
Ram admitted that during those crucial years, work consumed him entirely. He shared that he would often leave for shoots on Sundays and return only midweek, sometimes practically living out of his vanity van. His schedule was relentless, and building his career remained his top priority. Looking back, he acknowledged that his children barely knew him during that period because he was constantly away.
On Gautami Kapoor taking charge as a parent
Gautami, meanwhile, took on the responsibility of managing the household and raising their children almost single handedly. She revealed that when she first became pregnant, she felt unprepared and anxious about motherhood. At the same time, Ram’s career was experiencing a major upswing, making his absence even more pronounced. She described that phase as overwhelming, as she navigated early motherhood largely on her own while her husband worked tirelessly.
Ram openly credited Gautami for being the backbone of their family. He praised her resilience and strength, acknowledging that her unwavering support allowed him to focus fully on his professional ambitions without worrying about things at home. In fact, he described her as “Mother India,” emphasizing that whatever success he achieved was possible because she managed everything on the domestic front.
Today, Ram reflects on that decade with honesty and perspective. While he does not shy away from admitting his shortcomings as a father during those years, he also recognizes the partnership that helped them build a stable family. The couple’s candid conversation offered a glimpse into the realities of balancing fame, ambition, and parenthood, highlighting both sacrifice and gratitude in equal measure.
