Ram Kapoor might be the one and only unconventional hero, who does not have a chiselled body, a six-pack and chocolate boy looks. And looks like that has worked in favour of the actor, who is a household name today, purely thanks to his talent. After being a part of many television, Bollywood and reality shows, Ram is still considered one of the A-lister actors that the Television Industry has, not to mention bankable. And on the eve of Ram Kapoor's 45th birthday today, here are some lesser-known facts about the well-known TV and B-Town actor. Ram Kapoor’s Startling Transformation Will Leave You Amazed (View Pics)

FACTS

Irony thy name is this- Ram Kapoor does not watch television himself, despite being a huge name in the television industry.

Ram Kapoor was the pioneer for kissing on-screen in Bade Acche Lagte Hai. It was after Ram and Sakshi that a lot of telly couples followed suit. Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat Trailer: Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar Get You Through the Highs and Lows of Being Married!

Ram Kapoor is the doting daddy and despite being a chain smoker with 50 cigarettes a day, the actor attempted and quit smoking because his daughter Sia asked him to.

 

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Ram Kapoor enjoys travelling and biking and is a proud owner of a Harley Davidson. Just Wow!

The acting bug bit Ram when he was in the 9th grade, which he followed up by moving to Delhi, where he was a part of several plays. Ram, later on, flew to the U.S. to study acting. Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat Trailer: Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar Get You Through the Highs and Lows of Being Married!

Ram and his life partner Gautami met and fell in love on the sets of Ghar Ek Mandir. And their wedding will be a story that they will tell their grandkids too, for Ram proposed to Gautami while at a 'wild party' and she agreed.

 

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Ram, who spends days away from his family while shooting for assignments, makes up for all the lost time by taking them out on vacations.

While on the Colors' show Mission Sapne to support a taxi driver to raise funds for his young girl, a big-hearted Ram decided to fund her education himself.

Ram started his career with Nyaay and followed it up with Heena, Sangharsh, Kavita, Ghar Ek Mandir, Kyunki Saas Bhii Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasam Se among other shows. Bade Acche Lagte Hai served as a show that made Ram Kapoor a household name yet again. As for Ram's B-Town career, he has been a part of films like Student Of The Year, Kartik Calling Kartik, Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Humshakals, Kuch Kuch Locha Hai and was last seen in Loveyatri. Well, our wishes for Ram are that he grow and continue to prosper. Here's wishing Ram Kapoor a very Happy Birthday!

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