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While speaking to co-contestant Akanksha Chamola about divorce and moving on, the actor revealed that Gautami had also gone through a difficult first marriage before they found each other. His comments have left many viewers wondering: Who was Gautami Kapoor's first husband?

Who was Gautami Kapoor's first husband?

Before marrying Ram Kapoor, Gautami Kapoor (formerly Gautami Gadgil) was married to Madhur Shroff, a commercial photographer. The marriage took place when she was in her early 20s but eventually ended in divorce. Gautami has largely kept that chapter of her life away from the public eye. In previous interviews, she has only shared that she was very young when she got married and later realised the relationship was not the right one for her. Gautami Kapoor/ IG | Gautami Kapoor (formerly Gautami Gadgil) was married to Madhur Shroff

Ram Kapoor opens up about Gautami's divorce on Lock Upp S2

The topic came up during an exchange between Ram Kapoor and Akanksha Chamola, who has been speaking openly about her separation from actor Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp Season 2. Trying to comfort Akanksha, Ram recalled that when he first met Gautami, she was going through the pain of her divorce. He explained that they began as friends, and he supported her through one of the most difficult periods of her life. Over time, that friendship turned into love, eventually leading to their marriage. The actor's heartfelt recollection gave fans a rare insight into the early days of their relationship and how they built a life together after Gautami's first marriage ended. Lock Upp S2: 'Nobody has a heart like her,' fans react to Madhuri Jain Grover's emotional exit

Ram and Gautami's love story

Ram and Gautami first met while working on the television show Ghar Ek Mandir in 2000. Their friendship soon blossomed into a relationship, and the couple tied the knot on February 14, 2003. Today, they are one of television's longest-standing couples and share two children. Their relationship has often been admired by fans, making Ram's candid comments on Lock Upp Season 2 all the more meaningful. Gautami Kapoor/ IG | Ram Kapoors words resonated with many viewers Ram Kapoor's words resonated with many viewers because they highlighted the importance of standing by someone during life's most difficult moments. Instead of dwelling on Gautami's past, he spoke about how they found each other after a challenging phase and built a strong marriage together. His conversation with Akanksha Chamola also added a touching moment to Lock Upp Season 2, as both contestants reflected on heartbreak, healing, and the possibility of finding happiness after divorce.