Actor Ram Kapoor Opens Up About Mother's Silence and Sister's Absence

During a televised segment of "Lock Up: Sach Ya Saza," Bollywood star Ram Kapoor revealed a painful family rift that has left his mother and sister out of contact for over five years. Kapoor explained that his bond with his father was never smooth; they lived separate lives and often clashed over values and choices. The estrangement deepened when his father’s cancer resurfaced amid the pandemic, prompting a heartfelt phone call that broke their long silence. The actor described the emotional turmoil when his father expressed a wish to die without involving anyone else, asking Kapoor for assistance. Although startled, Kapoor acknowledges he complied with his father’s request to stay by his side in the ICU until the end, ensuring the private funeral was carried out on the same day. Kapoor said the lingering silence from his mother and sister remains a heavy burden, but he sees his actions as a son’s duty—providing comfort and companionship in his father’s final hours. He concluded by noting that the experience has removed his fear of death, as he has witnessed its closeness firsthand.