‘He has lost his mind’: Ram Kapoor's ‘infidelity is not a deal breaker in marriage’ remark in Lock Upp irks internet

Television actor Ram Kapoor sparks controversy on Lock Upp after discussing infidelity, claiming it isn't a deal breaker if love exists.

Television actor Ram Kapoor has found himself at the centre of yet another debate on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. After drawing criticism for his remarks on his past gang rape comment and disrupting a task over not getting water, the actor is now facing backlash for his views on infidelity in marriage. During a candid conversation inside the house, Ram argued that cheating does not necessarily have to be a deal breaker if a couple genuinely loves each other, a statement that quickly divided viewers online.

Ram Kapoor says cheating in marriage is not a dealbreaker.

Ram Kapoor says cheating in marriage is not a deal breaker

The discussion began when fellow contestant Shreya Kalra asked Ram whether he would look for another relationship if he discovered that his partner had cheated on him. Responding to the question, Ram said, "No, you find the connection again. I'll tell you something. If you really love your partner, nothing is a deal breaker. Marriage is hard, and it's a journey. You have to work at your marriage every day."

The actor further explained, "Sometimes during 20-25 years of marriage, what happens is you have highs and lows, good periods and bad periods. Bad phase mein agar galti se kisi ek se kuch hojaaye, agar aap unke bagair nahi jee sakte aur aapne bacchon ke bagair nahi jee sakte (If, during a bad phase, one of you ends up making a mistake, and you realise you can't live without your partner or your children), then time heals everything, and nothing is a dealbreaker. Sometimes it happens by mistake."

However, his remarks did not go unchallenged. Actor Akanksha Chamola, who was also part of the conversation, immediately disagreed with Ram's perspective. She argued that physical intimacy can never happen "by mistake" because it involves a series of conscious decisions and is always a matter of choice rather than an accident.

The clip soon surfaced on social media, where viewers expressed sharply divided opinions, many criticised Ram's stance. One social media user wrote, "I appreciate these unscripted shows; it shows how problematic the folks we admire are." Another commented, "Ram Kapoor really lost his mind." A third wrote, "Ram Kapoor has lost his sanity I guess." Another user added, "People like Ram Kapoor are a classic example of narcissistic personalities who feel cheating is fine… If family is so important, then why would you cheat in the first place?"

Lock Upp update

The competition has intensified as contestants continue to battle to secure their place in the game. So far this week, Sunita Ahuja, Harshad Chopda and Akanksha Chamola have successfully escaped elimination, while the remaining inmates are still fighting to secure their safety. The upcoming episode will feature Farah Khan reviewing the contestants' performances and offering feedback on their gameplay before announcing a few more safe contestants.

Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa features 15 celebrity contestants, including actors, influencers and reality television personalities. New episodes stream on Netflix every Saturday to Wednesday at 8 pm.