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Actor Ram Kapoor's (above) absence from the promotional activities of Asha Bhosle's debut film, Mai, had created quite a stir last week. Reacting to producer Subhash Dawar's statement about Ram's lack of interest in promoting the film, the actor says, "Mai's release was delayed by a year. My manager had informed them that I would not be available as I have two shoots and other film schedules lined up around then. But they didn't take us seriously."

He adds, "The last three months have been the busiest of my career. Along with films, I also have a TV career to manage with two shows ' Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Welcome. Things get hectic. And doing three-four films simultaneously is a superhuman task."

Ram could not even attend the premiere of the film that took place last month. "I was shooting for Welcome at Madh Island till 3 am, I had no choice," he explains.

Meanwhile, Ram's jam-packed schedule seems to have affected the marketing plans of Yash Raj Films' Mere Dad Ki Maruti as well. "YRF promotes their films in a big way. And to accommodate my dates, even they have altered their plans. I may not even be in town for the premiere. That's the reality of my life," says Ram.