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There is a name in the world of entertainment today, who once started his career with just Rs 1500 in his pocket. In the initial days of poverty, for some time after marriage, the household expenses were covered by his wife’s earnings, but due to his strong acting and hard work, today he is counted among the richest stars of TV and OTT world. Today he has such a collection of luxurious houses, villas and luxury cars worth crores, which is like a dream for anyone.
New Delhi. Ram Kapoor is one of the most favorite stars of Bollywood and TV industry. Before stepping onto the small screen, he had learned the nuances of acting by working in theatre. This experience of the stage made the foundation of his acting so strong and powerful, which later helped him in playing his characters well in TV and films.
Today, even though he has everything, he had to face a lot of financial crisis in the initial days of his acting career. Some time ago, while talking to Humans of Bombay, Ram had spoken openly about his days of struggle. He told that in the initial phase his earning was only Rs 1500 per month and for some time after marriage, his expenses were covered by the earnings of his wife Gautami.
Ram had said in the interview, ‘In the next 15-20 years of my career, I earned very handsomely from TV. If you invest your earnings wisely, your life becomes set. Working in the TV industry is very tiring and difficult, but if you become successful here, then luck changes. I started with Rs 1500 and after marriage lived for some time on Gautami’s money.
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On the basis of hard work, today Ram Kapoor is counted among the richest personalities of the TV industry. Although he likes to keep his personal life and collection away from the limelight, his love for luxury and fast cars is not hidden from anyone. He has cars like Mercedes-AMG G63, BMW X5, Porsche and Ferrari in his garage. Recently he has also purchased Lamborghini Urus worth about Rs 5.21 crore.
Apart from vehicles, Ram Kapoor also owns luxurious properties. He not only has a very beautiful and big house in Mumbai, he also has luxurious villas in Goa and Khandala to enjoy vacation. According to the report of Times of India, he also has a very expensive holiday home in Alibaug, the value of which is estimated to be around Rs 20 crore. Ram Kapoor’s net worth is said to be Rs 135 crore.
Ram Kapoor started his TV career in the last years of the 90s with serials like ‘Nyay’ and ‘Heena’. Through these initial characters, he reached the audience for the first time. Even though these were small roles, they marked his presence in the industry and from here began his journey of continuous progress in the world of TV.
The real U-turn in his career came from the superhit show ‘Kasam Se’ in 2006. In this serial, he played the character of a businessman named Ram Kapoor, which is also his real name. People liked his acting in this role so much that he became famous in every household. After this, he proved his versatility with many hit shows like ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ and ‘Karle Tu Bhi Mohabbat’.
After making his mark on TV, Ram Kapoor gradually turned to films. He played excellent supporting roles in many films like ‘Udaan’ (2010), ‘Student of the Year’ (2012) and ‘Humshakals’ (2014). The size of the screen changed, but the magic of Ram Kapoor’s acting remained the same. He proved that he can adapt himself well on the small screen as well as in the cinematic format.
As soon as the digital era started, Ram Kapoor also updated himself according to OTT platforms. He worked in popular web series like ‘Cold Lassi Aur Chicken Masala’ and ‘Abhay 2’, which gave him a new and young audience. Keeping himself afloat in the changing world of entertainment, he will soon be seen showing his strength in Netflix’s reality show ‘Lock Up Season 2’.