Ram Kapoor is one of Indian television’s most scrumptious leading men. With his dark, brooding looks, he is also the very antithesis of the stereotypical image of a leading man, who by and large tend towards chocolate, boyish good looks. Instead, here is a rakishly handsome man who can also act. And by god, he can act.
A trained Method actor, Ram’s career trajectory is one that has had his fans flocking alternately to the big and the small screen since he is visible on both. His body of work is not prolific in terms of length but the sheer quality of it has created a band of dedicated fans that tend to migrate from television shows to films in order to catch a glimpse of their beloved Ram. It is a curious and undeniable fact that his fans are less interested in the show or film and more interested in his character.
A part of the reason Ram has managed to strike such a chord with the viewer’s is his sheer integrity as an actor. He has that rare ability to become the character so memorably that even a cameo or a role in an obscure show tends to acquire memorable status. Most people remember ‘Ghar Ek Mandir’ not for the story line or a heroine but for being the show that allowed them to watch Ram in a role that was integral to the story. In what was to become a pattern, the show floundered when the focus was not on Ram’s character.
His biggest hit so far has been essaying the role of the ruthless tycoon, Jai Walia in Zee TV’s runaway hit show ‘Kasam Se’. For a small show that received little fanfare at its launch it went to rule the roost in the Indian television. And Jai Walia became an iconic character. But then Ram is more than Jai Walia. He is also the delicious IAS officer in ‘Hazaron Khwaishain Aisi’, and the hunky, ideal, supportive Rohan in ‘Kal — Yesterday and Today’. And there are some of us who would still sit and watch of the re-runs of an old show called ‘Dhadhkan’ just to moon over Dr. Rajiv!
Another integral aspect of Ram’s appeal is the fact that he is so approachable. In an age where being a celebrity is the ultimate goal and aloofness is considered the ultimate cool accessory of celebrities, here is a guy who remains committed to his fans and actually makes the time to interact with them. The fact that he is intelligent and witty is a welcome bonus in the era of airhead stars.
So, without further fanfare, let us welcome you to the fraternity of Ram Kapoor’s fans. If you are new and need a desperate fix of info to feed your Ram Mania we are here to guide you to the appropriate links. If you are older and more chilled, i.e. better in control of your self, then this is the place where you can share your fixation with like minded individuals. Let’s face it: being a fan is hard. Being part of a community makes it truly easy and fun. And let us all collectively hope that we get to see the man more often on the darn screen, big or small. Jai Ram ji ki!