Ram Kapoor recalls being molested at 13 in boarding school
Actor Ram Kapoor shared a personal account of being molested as a 13-year-old student in boarding school during a reality show appearance. He discussed the long-term trauma and his eventual reconciliation with the perpetrator.
Why it matters
Public figures sharing stories of childhood trauma can help reduce stigma and encourage conversations around sexual abuse and mental health.
The latest episode of Lock Upp Season 2 saw, Ram Kapoor reveal one of the most personal secrets of his life. The Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor opened up about a painful incident from his childhood, sharing that he was molested during his school days.When Ram opened up about being molestedRecalling the incident, Ram got emotional and revealed, "I was molested in the boarding school. I was in my 8th standard. I was around 13 years old. During my school days, at the end of the day we used to talk and hang out in our dorms on each other's beds. Basically, we used to have a great time. Then a 10th standard student who was on my bed with me. We were having fun and banter. He touched me under the blanket, and there were almost 30-40 children around so I froze. I could not do anything.
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