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| By Yasmeen Faruqi |
| All soap lovers are well acquainted with Kasamh Se's business tycoon and male protagonist Jai Walia. So let's get to know Ram Kapoor, the man who plays Jai Walia Jai Walia is the most adored older man. Are you surprised by his success? I sure am. Jai Walia is a very strong character with a lot of charm. I knew from the beginning that if I played it well, this character would go down well with the audiences. But I had no clue that it would become so popular though. It surprises me when I am referred to as Jai Walia instead of Ram by everyone. What do you think is the show's USP? I guess it's the theme. Though it's a woman-oriented show it is not the typical saas-bahu kind. In fact, there is no saas bahu element in it at all. The show has a young feel to it and that's what the audiences like. And of course, there's a lot of hard work that goes into it. Weren't you apprehensive about playing an older character with silver streaked hair? None whatsoever. I simply loved the role and didn't even take a minute to say yes. I am the kind of actor who believes in not limiting oneself to one character. A true actor should not worry about being typecast. The fear arises out of insecurity. I am confident about my talent. How is your relationship with your on-screen wife Baani? Oh, Prachi Desai is a lovely girl. Since she is a young girl she brings about a lot of youth and energy to the sets and the show. I am very fond of her and she is close to me too. It's good fun working with her. Coming from an affluent business family, how did you veer towards acting? Well, I was studying at a boarding school in Nainital, the same one that Amitabh Bachchan had studied in. This school is famous for its theatre activities. I worked in a play with Amir Reza Hussain and simply enjoyed the experience. That was my first foray into acting. Later I even did professional theatre with him and then decided that it was acting for me. Today, I am completely committed towards acting. I am not a part of my family business in any way. Has any other project caught your fancy? At the moment I am completely committed to Kasamh Se and have absolutely no time for anything else. For a year at least I am not looking at any other project. Recently you were gifted with a lovely baby girl. How does fatherhood feel? Absolutely lovely. Siya, my daughter is now six weeks old. I can't describe the feeling of being a father. The love and happiness comes with a feeling of responsibility. So what's your state of mind right now? I am on top of the world. Professionally I have a superhit show with a well-received character. Personally, my little baby girl has completed our family. What more can a man asfor? |
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