Ram Kapoor says Bade Achhe Lagte Hain ended because of him: 'I became an absolute monster'

Ram Kapoor (Pic/Special Arrangements)

Ram Kapoor catapulted to stardom with Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, becoming one of television's biggest stars. However, on Lock Upp, the actor made a candid confession about the dark side of that success, admitting that fame changed him and that his own behaviour ultimately led to the show's end.

Ram Kapoor on Bade Achhe Lagte Hain days

During the elimination task, Ram Kapoor chose to reveal a secret and recalled how fame turned him into a monster due to the show's success. "During Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, I went through the worst depression of my life. I received so much love because of my weight. I was the most-talked-about actor, and I was even the highest-rated TV star. I kept gaining more and more weight. My doctors told me that I had become so unhealthy that I could die in six months. I could've had a diabetic stroke because I was on insulin three times a day. My sugar was 400, 500, 600+. And I worked 14 hours a day. I became a very ugly person. I'd show up six hours late for shoots, drunk on set, and spoke to people very rudely. I became an absolute monster."

The actor also admitted that Bade Achhe Lagte Hain eventually came to an end because of him. Expressing regret over his actions, he said, "I'd become such a human being that I am ashamed of myself." Ram credited his children for helping him survive that difficult phase.

Ram Kapoor on his father's death

Ram Kapoor shared a shocking yet emotional revelation about his father in the latest episode of Lock Upp and revealed how his mother and sister haven't spoken to him in over five years. He opened up about his strained relationship with his father, which mended when his father was diagnosed with cancer. Recalling those moments, Ram revealed that his father knew the end was near and wanted to spend his final days with dignity. The actor said he played an active role in helping his father prepare for what was coming. Ram described it as one of the hardest responsibilities he has ever faced.

The emotional moment comes after Ram previously opened up on Lock Upp about being sexually abused at the age of 13, a confession that sparked widespread conversations about trauma and healing.