MrBeast’s ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chant with Ranbir Kapoor goes viral at Ramayana event
MrBeast joined the Ramayana team for a promotional event in Mumbai and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' with Ranbir Kapoor. The clip has now gone viral.
In the glitzy world of Hindi TV, where larger-than-life heroes often dominate, actor Ram Kapoor carved out a space for something refreshingly real.
Born on September 1, 1973, in Jalandhar, Punjab, this unassuming actor with a boyish charm and quiet intensity became one of the highest-paid stars on the small screen, proving that substance could trump spectacle.
Kapoor didn't burst onto the scene with fanfare. After schooling at Sherwood College in Nainital and Kodaikanal International School, he honed his craft in theater before making his TV debut in the late '90s with shows like Nyaay. Early roles in Ghar Ek Mandir and Manshaa showed glimpses of his range, but it was Kasamh Se (2006) that changed everything. As the brooding, powerful Jai Walia, he brought depth to a businessman torn by love and family intrigue, captivating audiences for hundreds of episodes alongside Prachi Desai.
Then came Bade Achhe Lagte Hain in 2011, where Kapoor played Ram Kapoor - a character sharing his own name - in one of Indian TV's most beloved mature romances. Paired with Sakshi Tanwar, their on-screen chemistry felt authentic and lived-in, depicting an arranged marriage blossoming into deep love. The show wasn't just a hit; it redefined storytelling for adult audiences, earning Kapoor multiple awards including ITA and Indian Telly honors.
Beyond TV, Kapoor has quietly impressed in films like the critically acclaimed Udaan (2010), where his supporting turn as Jimmy Singh stood out, and ensemble hits such as Student of the Year and Humshakals. More recently, he's embraced OTT with projects like Khalbali Records and Mistry, alongside upcoming films.
Off-screen, his life with actor wife Gautami Kapoor (whom he met on Ghar Ek Mandir and married in 2003) and their children, Sia and Aks, anchors him. He's been candid about past regrets as an "absent father" during peak career years and his impressive recent weight loss journey, shedding over 50 kg to feel "25 again" - a personal reset that reflects his grounded approach to fame.
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Today, with a career spanning nearly three decades, Ram Kapoor remains that rare actor who feels like family—relatable, resilient, and still evolving. In an industry obsessed with youth, his enduring appeal lies in portraying life's complexities with honesty and heart.
MrBeast joined the Ramayana team for a promotional event in Mumbai and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' with Ranbir Kapoor. The clip has now gone viral.
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