Ram Kapoor On Being Sidelined From Mistry Promotions Due To Sexual Remarks: 'It Didn't Bother Me'
Ram Kapoor opens up about being sidelined from Mistry promotions, calling the controversy 'not a big deal' and thanking fans for their unwavering support.
Ram Kapoor has finally addressed the controversy that led to him being sidelined from the promotions of his new show Mistry. In a candid interview, the seasoned actor opened up about his reaction to the backlash over inappropriate sexual remarks he made during an earlier interview, and how he dealt with what he described as his 'first controversy in 25 years."
Speaking to Zoom, Ram said, 'I am literally the happiest man in the whole country right now. I was so nervous and so scared because of all the controversy and everything. The fact that nobody has allowed all this to matter to the show is something that I will forever be thankful for."
Despite being removed from promotional duties, Ram maintained a calm perspective, choosing introspection over panic. 'I try not to make anything into too big a deal. All the big deals in our life are choices that we make. When this news hit, my family, network, and staff went berserk. But I told everyone, 'Why are you all reacting so much? I will handle it.'"
He also shared how he explained the situation to his children, urging them to handle crises without panic. 'Things have to be handled, but without panic… If you don't allow anything to become a big deal, you won't let it affect you too much."
Reacting to a cryptic Instagram post he made at the time, which read, 'Even if your life is in chaos, never forget your goals". Ram clarified, 'It didn't bother me… I've had such a long career. Whatever was happening publicly, I was handling it. But privately, on social media, the kind of support I received from the press and the industry—you can't imagine."
He admitted the incident was a learning experience. 'Yes, what had happened should not have happened. I definitely need to make sure that I don't become like this again when I'm with people who don't know me well."
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July 09, 2025, 01:40 IST
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