Ram Kapoor reveals he helped his father plan death on Lock Upp

Actor Ram Kapoor became emotional on the reality TV show Lock Upp Season 2, disclosing that he assisted his father, Anil Kapoor, in planning his own death after the elder Kapoor’s pancreatic cancer relapsed at age 73. He said his father chose to forgo further treatment, asked Ram to stay with him in his final moments, and requested his help in “dying peacefully.” Ram confirmed he remained by his father’s side in the ICU, fulfilled the promise, and noted that his mother and sister have not spoken to him since.

Ram recounted that his father had previously battled the disease, but during the COVID period his cancer returned and he decided against additional therapy. The actor emphasized that his father feared being alone, not death, and wanted the family to mourn quietly.

The revelation sparked tears among the other contestants, highlighting the personal and familial anguish behind the public disclosure.