If you grew up in the 2000s in a family crazy about Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and other daily soap operas, there is no way you didn’t hear about the quintessential Indian television couple, Gautami Gadgil and Ram Kapoor. Ghar Ek Mandir’s Rahul and Aanchal, a.k.a. Ram and Gautami gave everyone #CoupleGoals back then. (Also Read: The Beautiful Love Story Of Indian Television's Famous Couple Gautami and Ram Kapoor)
Soon, on-screen lovers became real-life husband and wife on Valentine's Day in 2003 and are head-over-heels-in-love with each other for the past 15 years now. On July 22, 2018, Gautami shared a video of her lazing around on Sunday and her doting husband is pampering her. She captioned the video, “Blessed”. Ram can be seen massaging his wife’s foot, while Gautami is busy chilling and teasing her hubby. Check out the video here:
At the launch of his new show, Zindagi Ke Crossroads, Ram was asked about Gautami’s contribution in shaping up his career of being a successful actor that he is today. The doting hubby, without any second thoughts, had put up all the credits of his success on Gautami and stated, “The reason why I am doing so well professionally is Gautami; it's only because of her. I am really lucky to have a wife from the industry who understands how it works here, who understands the pros and cons of the industry. She never asks me why am I working late night or travelling a lot. She just understands me so well."
Ram Kapoor further continued, "She has taken on the home front so well, she manages the kids so well and that lets me put my best in my career. I couldn't have done it without her." In a throwback interview, Gautami was questioned if she discusses work with her hubby at home, to which she replied, “We used to but now we leave our work behind because when we go home the kids just take over. But yes, I do take his opinion if I have to do a certain scene. I discuss the scene with him as he is a trained actor and there are nuances he would know and I wouldn’t because I am not a trained actor.” (Also Read: Ram Kapoor Talks About Gautami Kapoor Being An Understanding Wife When He Is Working Late At Night)
When asked if she nags her husband about his weight, Gautami reverted, “Of course I nag him and beat him that’s why he is so fat (laughs). I don’t nag him because you need to give him space. Whenever he decides to, he will do it. It has to come from within to quit any of his habits. If my daughter tells him maybe he will do it. Lots of men in the age group of 35-45 identify with him as they have a paunch, no body shape and are busy with their careers and neglect their health. Many of my friend’s husband’s say thank God for Bade Achhe; we can be ourselves.”
Gautami took a sabbatical from work to give full-time and attention to her children. Speaking about the same and how she maintains the perfect work-life balance after getting back to work, Gautami was quoted as saying, “I took a seven-year break because I knew that I couldn’t be in three different places. I am a hands-on mother and I am actively involved with my children’s school. There were days when I was dying to get back to work but I am glad that I took that gap. I am lucky I had the luxury to take it. I invested that time in my children. When I decided to get back to work, I knew that they were set. They have a routine and are disciplined. When I was checking out the show, I was very nervous because shooting for a daily takes a lot of time. I’ll never forget what my eight-year-old daughter said to me. She asked why I was stressed. I said I had got work and I want to work. She said, “Mamma, if you work I am going to be really proud of you.” I leave for shooting after they go to school so there is no guilt. But they are asleep when I get back at night. I love my work and I am not a person who can sit at home.”
Gautami and Ram were last seen together in Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan starrer, Shaadi Ke Side Effects. Talking about his marital life, Ram shared, "I think I have made the best decision in choosing my life partner. She is also from the industry and understands the nature of job perfectly. She knows that I have to work for long hours. I am blessed to have her in my life." While Gautami agreed and mentioned, "My journey with Ram has been great fun... Happy, challenging, satisfying. We are together for 15 years now and I am so proud that he has worked hard and achieved all the success." (Also Read: Ram Kapoor Has The Most Special Way To Celebrate Wifey Gautami Kapoor's 44th Birthday)
We wish Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor many more decades of happiness and love. Do share with us, how do you like the video of doting hubby Ram pampering his wife, Gautami on a lazy Sunday, in the comments section below.