Mumbai: Queen of Indian television Ekta Kapoor seems to have taken issue with her old colleague Ram Kapoor’s recent comments about their iconic show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. In a cryptic Instagram post, Ekta appeared to indirectly call out Ram Kapoor, and urged “non-professional actors” to refrain from sharing false stories about her show.
His post read, “Unprofessional actors giving interviews about my show should shut up! False information and distorted stories can only go on until I speak… but there is dignity in silence.’ It seems that tension arose when Ram Kapoor revealed about his controversial on-screen kiss with Sakshi Tanwar in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain in an interview with Siddharth Kannan. The scene, which aired a decade ago, was the first televised kiss in Indian television history and received both praise and reaction.
In his interview, Ram said, “As an actor, my job is to follow the script. I don’t owe anyone an explanation. When Ekta Kapoor proposed a kiss, I was hesitant and asked, ‘Are you sure?’ This has never happened before on Indian television and three generations watch the show together. But Ekta was confident and convinced me that it was important for the story.
He also shared how he sought approval from his wife before filming the scene and assured Sakshi Tanwar that he would address any of her concerns.
While Ram’s statement seems to clarify his stance on the scene, Ekta’s cryptic post suggests that she may be unhappy with the way her role has been portrayed in the decision-making process. It is worth noting that Ekta Kapoor has always been averse to breaking boundaries in her shows, and this incident must have irked her.
The show, which aired from 2011 to 2014, remains a milestone in Indian television, with Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar’s chemistry being a major highlight. The infamous kiss, although controversial, added depth to the narrative, demonstrating the developing relationship between the main characters.
It remains to be seen whether Ram and Ekta will directly address this public feud or whether they would prefer to let bygones be bygones. At the moment, fans are speculating about this cryptic post and whether it marks the end of their long-standing professional relationship.