Ram Kapoor reacts to rumoured rift with Ekta Kapoor: She can say what she wants
Actor Ram Kapoor has finally responded to the buzz around his rumoured fallout with producer Ekta Kapoor. The speculation began after Ram's earlier comments about the intimate scenes in 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' seemingly didn't sit well with Ekta, who reacted strongly on social media.In a recent interview with NDTV, Ram chose not to escalate the issue, instead expressing gratitude towards the producer. 'She can say whatever she wants to, but I will not say a word. Because at the end of the day, she gave me what no one gave me. She believed in me when nobody else did. And for that, I will always be grateful. She has the right to say whatever she wants to about me till the end of my career,' Ram said.advertisementAddressing the playful jab made by his wife Gautami Kapoor, seen as a response to Ekta's comment on his weight loss, Ram said, 'My wife knows where I stand. It was all in good fun...You cannot forget what someone has done for you.'
The controversy initially sparked when Ram hinted that Ekta faced challenges following the airing of 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain's romantic scenes. Ekta then posted a fiery message online - 'Unprofessional actors giving interviews about my shows should shut up. False information and skewed stories can only last till I talk. But there is dignity in silence.' She followed it up with a video making a tongue-in-cheek comment about body image, saying, 'Hum bade hi acche lagte gain (We really do look good).'Meanwhile, Ram Kapoor is gearing up for his next project, 'Mistry', a detective series set to premiere on JioHotstar on June 27. Directed by Rishab Seth and produced by Banijay Asia with Universal International Studios, the show also stars Mona Singh as ACP Sehmat Siddiqui, alongside Shikha Talsania and Kshitish Date. 'Mistry' is the Indian adaptation of the award-winning American series 'Monk'.Must Watch
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