Drank on set, arrived late: Ram Kapoor says his 'monster' phase ended Bade Acche

Actor Ram Kapoor made another personal disclosure on Saturday's episode of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, where he revealed his third and final secret during an eviction task and secured a place in the finale week. On the Netflix India reality show, Ram said his 2011 hit show Bade Acche Lagte Hain ended because of his behaviour during that period.He said he was dealing with the worst depression of his life while shooting the show, alongside serious health problems, alcohol use and changes in his behaviour on set. Ram also said this was a secret he had not shared before, and that even his wife Gautami and their children would be hearing it for the first time on the show.Speaking on the episode, Ram said, "I have worked for 27 years. I have done so many films and so much, yet my identity comes from one show – Bade Acche Lagte Hain. I have kept one secret from the world; even my wife doesn't know. During the show, I went through the absolute worst depression of my life. I received so much love because of my weight, and I was talked about so much that I became the highest-rated TV star for a while."He went on to say that his health worsened as he kept putting on weight. Ram said, "I kept gaining more and more weight. My doctors told me that I had become unhealthy and 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 between 400 and 600, and I was working for 14 hours a day. I didn't want to do anything about it because I was getting so much love and making so much money. How could I walk away from all that? I became a very ugly person." Ram said the situation had a direct effect on his behaviour and work ethic. He admitted, "I would show up six hours late for the shoot, drank alcohol on set, spoke to people very rudely. I became a monster. Finally, the show ended because of me. I had become such a human being that I am ashamed of myself."Referring to co-contestant Harshad Chopda's earlier revelation about attempting suicide, Ram said his children were the reason he kept going. He said, "If I didn't have kids, I would have done what Harshad had done. When you have kids, you live for them and don't have the right to stop our lives. That's the only thing that saved me. It's the only reason I am alive today. It's been over 10 years, and today I am very happy as a human being. Gautami and my children will also be finding out about this right now." This is not the first time Ram has spoken about a difficult phase of his life on the show. In an earlier episode, he said he had been sexually abused as a child. Last week, he also spoke about his father's final days after his cancer returned. Ram said his father chose not to continue treatment and wanted to spend his remaining time peacefully as his health declined.Recalling that time, Ram said, "I held his hand, and every day I helped him go. My mother and sister still don't talk to me; it's been more than 5 years. But I think it's one of the best things a child can do for his parent. Everyone lives like a king; my father died like a king. He made me see my strength. I saw death this close because of him, and it means nothing to me anymore. I learned how to live seeing his death so closely."The latest episode also saw Pamala Serena and Akanksha Chaudhary eliminated from the competition. Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has now entered its finale week, and the Netflix India show will announce its winner on August 5.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Aug 3, 2026 11:22 IST