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News18
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sudhanshu Pandey Feels Ram Kapoor's Sexual Remarks ‘Reflect Mental Instability'
The controversy happened after Ram made some sexually inappropriate remarks against one of his team members during a press interaction. Ram Kapoor recently found himself in controversy after being dropped from the promotions of his web series, Mistry. It happened after the actor made some sexually inappropriate remarks against one of his team members during a press interaction. Now, TV actor Sudhanshu Pandey, known for his performance in shows like Anupamaa, has shared his reaction to Kapoor's controversial remark, calling them a reflection of 'mansik asthirta' (mental instability). Speaking to FilmiBeatz, Pandey said, 'Firstly, Ram's words are harming his reputation. Second, it takes mental instability to say such things, especially when referring to a woman nearby. A decent individual should constantly show respect for others, particularly ladies. If Ram has said anything like this, I sincerely apologise on behalf of our entire industry." Ram, on the other hand, speaking to ETimesTV, has accepted his statement and apologised for it. He said, 'Let me begin by stating that I did say everything for which I have been blamed. So, the truth is, I am guilty as charged. But here's what I have to say in my defence. When I am with people I am comfortable with, I tend to become my badass self. Everyone who knows me and has worked with me understands that is how I am, and I don't try to offend." He further stated that he was unaware of any distress he may have given the show's staff during the event. 'I didn't feel it once all day. We were laughing and joking. If I had gotten a hint that they were offended, I would have dealt with it immediately." On the work front, Ram's web series Mistry has now premiered on JioHotstar. The show also features Mona Singh and Abhiijeit Chitre in the leads. It is the official Hindi remake of the American superhit series, Monk. Coming back to Sudhanshu, he is currently winning hearts with his performance in the reality show, The Traitors, which is streaming on Prime Video. Hosted by Karan Johar, the other remaining contestants of the show include Purav Jha, Apoorva Mukhija, Harsh Gujral, Uorfi Javed, Nikita Luther and Jasmine Bhasin. The grand finale episode will be available to watch on Thursday, July 3, 2025, on Prime Video at 8:00 PM. First Published:
News18
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Mistry Review: Ram Kapoor Impresses As Ex-Cop Battling OCD, Mona Singh Holds Her Own
Last Updated: Mistry Web Series Review: Ram Kapoor stars in the JioHotstar series, a Hindi remake of Monk. He plays Armaan Mistry, an ex-Mumbai Police officer with OCD, solving crimes. Ram Kapoor always finds a reason to make a place for himself in the spotlight. On some days, he hits the news for his jaw-dropping transformation, and during others, his purportedly sexually inappropriate and offensive remarks during events. However, setting his personal life aside, we must admit that Ram Kapoor is a phenomenal actor, and he proves it once again with his latest JioHotstar web series, Mistry. Ram Kapoor lets his work do the talking as Armaan Mistry, an ex-Mumbai Police officer, who solves special cases led by Mona Singh's (ACP Sehmat Siddiqui) team. He can 'smell' the culprits (quite literally) at the crime scene, often leaving his team amazed at his predictability. However, where he falls short (or not) is his battle with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), a disease that we mostly take lightly or make fun of. Torn between daily crime cases and the death of his wife due to targetted bombing, Mistry's life revolves around solving crime, backed by his secretary, Shikha Talsania. How he deals with crime, while battling his OCD, spans across the eight episodes. Touted to be a crime-comedy, Mistry is the official Hindi remake of the American superhit series, Monk. Ram Kapoor takes on the titular character and does a fantastic job at it. OCD is a psychological problem. How do you convey it on screen so effectively that it leaves the audience with that itch? The credit must go partly to the writers and of course, Ram himself. Every time Ram Kapoor appears on the screen, he is exposed (and disgusted) by the imperfection of the world outside. He is easily distracted by the window blinds while discussing his health, and worries about a possible gas leak at his house as a murder victim lies lifeless in a pool of blood. There's an uneasiness to the character that Ram Kapoor brings out with perfect finesse. While the outside world is a chaotic mess for Mistry, his home, with neatly folded ties and shirts hanging at perfectly equal distances, speaks volumes about his character. In fact, by the end of the series, it is almost hard to imagine Mistry played by anyone else but him. Then there is Mona Singh, who takes on the role of a cop. Female actors playing cops on screen isn't new, but then again, that is the challenge – how do you ensure people remember you? The key is not to let your uniform overpower your character. And who better than Mona to know the tricks of the trade! Oh, and there is a subtle Laal Singh Chadha jibe too. Shikha Talsania is one of the first characters to appear on the screen in Mistry. All she does at the beginning is help Mistry calm down when OCD grapples him from all corners. And you are left wondering why would she opt for a role that just nods with her boss in agreement? Scene by scene, her character unfurls on the screen and before you know it, she becomes one of the most prominent characters of the show. Mistry is also very cleverly made, and we have to give director Rishab Seth the credit where it's due. It's considerably easier to make a point in an action-thriller – there's visible action, something tangible for the audience to see and gauge. But conveying emotional intelligence on screen is a true challenge. For instance, one of the first cases Mistry solves is that of a double murder with links to politics. During a roundtable meeting about the murder, Mistry notices a whiteboard scattered with pins of various colours, marking important business locations. OCD takes over and Ram Kapoor aka Armaan Mistry starts arranging the pins on the whiteboard by their colour and size. The room stops to take notice of the absurdity. A tug of war over the whiteboard causes all the pins to fall off. Furious, someone yells at him asking him to simply do his job, which is, to solve a murder. But Mistry promises them that the pins will be marked exactly where they were and starts doing the job. With each second, everyone in the room gapes in wonderment for Mistry takes the pins back to their original location within seconds of noticing the board in the first place. A prodigy sure, but the makers or Mistry? We'll leave the decision upto you. Mistry has minimal setbacks. At times, the protagonist's OCD tends to overshadow the crime scenes, which might be of greater interest to the audience. As the saying goes, too much of anything isn't good. After establishing the psychological aspect, the makers could have avoided letting it dominate the key crime moments, which were likely more engaging. In the later episodes, it feels as though the creators were intent on highlighting the OCD first, and only then shifting focus to the scene itself – a choice that occasionally comes across as tiresome and unnecessary. But what's life without overlooking the negatives and focusing on the good? Trust us, Mistry will give you such opportunities in bounty. All in all, if you have been rooting for a show that will make you laugh, think and bite your nails at the same time, Mistry is worth every ounce of your valuable weekend time. First Published: June 27, 2025, 12:37 IST
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sudhanshu Pandey reacts to Ram Kapoor controversial statements; says, 'I decent individual would always…'
Actor Sudhanshu Pandey , who won many hearts with his time on Anupamaa, recently made headlines amid his controversy involving fellow actor Ram Kapoor . This came after Ram made some 'inappropriate comments' during the promotional tour of his new show Mistry. Sudhanshu has now reacted to the situation while speaking to an online portal—FilmiBeatz. The Anupamaa actor criticised the remarks allegedly made by Ram, calling them a reflection of 'mansik asthirta' (mental instability). Sudhanshu expressed his disappointment over the comments and reacted strongly to Ram's statement. The actor even apologised to everyone on behalf of the industry. Reacting to the situation, Sudhanshu said, 'Firstly, Ram is damaging his own image by making such comments. Secondly, one must be mentally unstable to say such things, particularly when referring to a woman who is in close proximity. A decent individual should always treat others, especially women, with respect. If Ram has indeed said something like this, then I sincerely apologise on behalf of our entire industry. ' Ram, on the other hand, recently apologised after his statement went viral on social media. He shared, 'Let me start by saying that everything I've been accused of saying, I have said it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo So, the fact is that I am guilty as charged. But this is what I have to say in my defence. Whenever I'm with people I am comfortable with, I tend to become my bindass self. Everyone who knows me and who has worked with me knows that is how I am and that I don't mean to be offensive. ' Ram also claimed that he was unaware of the discomfort he may have caused the show's team during the event. 'I didn't feel that even once throughout the day. We were laughing and joking. If I had gotten the whiff that they were offended, I would have dealt with it right away.'
NDTV
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
How Ram Kapoor Bought A Lamborghini Without Thinking As He Could Afford It
New Delhi: Ram Kapoor has been making headlines after he passed some inappropriate sexual comments during the promotions of his upcoming JioHotstar series Mistry. Now in conversation with Humans of Bombay, the Bade Acche Lagte Hain actor got candid about his financial journey so far. He spoke about building enough wealth to last him four generations and indulging in a luxurious Rs 5 crore Lamborghini without thinking. What's Happening Ram Kapoor has been one of the highest-paid TV actors. He played a huge role during the golden era of TV soap operas. Other than his passion for acting, he also has a lot of interest in luxurious cars and owns a Mercedes-AMG G63, BMW X5, Porsche and Ferrari. He was once again in the news as he recently became the first Indian to own a Lamborghini Urus that is approximately valued at a whopping Rs 5.21 crore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Car Crazy India® (@ Speaking about how he does not like publicising his luxury car purchases online, he added that somehow the media always leaks it. He told Humans of Bombay, "When I bought the Lamborghini, I had clearly told the dealer not to put press there. However, they had their in-house photographer. Now, the minute they uploaded it on their site, the media took it. How can I stop this? I am lucky that I can afford all this." Speaking of spending money on such purchases without thinking, once one is able to afford it, he added, "I have always been a crazy petrol-head. I have really been into cars and bikes. People who are into cars and bikes like me, and people who can afford, them mostly have these collections. The difference is mine is talked about, while my friends who have better collections than me are not in the public eye, because they mostly belong to the corporate world, theirs are not talked about. So, if someone is a petrol-head like me, once you can afford it without thinking, you will have it because I don't like spending money on anything except that." Expressing his love for watches and cars, Ram Kapoor shared, "Watches and cars are the only things I love, so people who can afford these watches have fantastic watch collections. It's just that a lot of people who have it, like to keep quiet about it. Even if we want to keep quiet unfortunately because I am in the public eye, the media gets to know about it. Yes, I do have a car collection. I have a Ferrari, a Porsche but the thing is we don't like to show it off." Ram Kapoor On Co-Stars Sakshi Tanwar And Ronit Roy And Their Financial Status Ram Kapoor went on to talk about the pay disparity between movie stars and television actors. He mentioned that it's not likely that their paychecks will be the same. However, if an actor has a hit show for 7-8 years and has been on the top, then the actor's monthly paycheck is equal to the salary for 8 years. He said, "People like me, Sakshi and Ronit, if you have been on television for 20 years and are sensible, then you have made enough for at least 3-4 generations." In A Nutshell Ram Kapoor has an estimated net worth of Rs 135 crore and is one of the most popular names in Indian television. He recently spoke about his love for cars and watches and how he has built enough wealth to support four generations.
Pink Villa
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ram Kapoor says 'Television is a dog's life' and reveals surviving on wife Gautami's income after marriage
Ram Kapoor is one of the successful actors in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, he discussed the earnings of television actors, emphasized the importance of making wise investments, and commented on the wealth and achievements of his friends, Sakshi Tanwar and Ronit Roy. He shared his own experience, stating that he has lived his life well while also making smart investments. Ram Kapoor opens up on his journey In a recent interview with Humans of Bombay, Ram Kapoor mentioned that if television actors invest wisely, they will have enough money for everything they need. Ram pointed out that many actors achieve success but fail to invest their earnings appropriately. Kapoor added, "When you make it to the top like Ronit Roy, Sakshi, and me, and you are sensible, then you have made enough for your three-four generations. I know Ronit and Sakshi have done this, and they are set for four generations." Giving his example, the actor said, "For 15–20 years, I made a salary cheque of a ridiculously high amount." He quoted, "Television is a dog's life; if you make it, then it's fine." Ram recalled starting work from the bottom on Television and living on his wife Gautami Kapoor's income. He said, "One year after my wedding, I had to live on Gautami's income because I had no work. That nobody remembers. Gautami was doing Lipstick at that time. I was doing nothing. When I started, I started at Rs 1,500 per day at Doordarshan." Ram Kapoor talks about Ronit Roy and Sakshi Tanwar Ram Kapoor spoke about Ronit Roy's achievements and said, "Ronit has a lot of houses, vacation homes. He has such a fantastic villa in Goa. He has been very sensible." He elaborated on Ronit's journey in the industry, referring to him as a "senior." The Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor continued, "He started in films. He didn't make it in films. He was a flop in films. He didn't have money to eat, till Ektaa took him on in Television, he never looked back. But he has seen failure, so when he got success, from day 1, he respected it. So I looked at Ronit and I learned a little bit from Ronit. His investments have always been correct." Ram revealed that he and Ronit have known each other for 25 years and mentioned that Ronit has been wise with his money. Ram then gave an example of Sakshi Tanwar and said, "Sakshi is a very sensible girl. She doesn't have the habit of fancy cars like I do. She has enough money for 6 generations because she spends very wisely." Workwise, Ram Kapoor will soon be seen in Mistry with Mona Singh.
