Raghu Ram on quitting Roadies: There was too much interference
Raghu Ram became a household name in 2003 with Roadies, which he created and judged. However, in 2014, he exited the show. He has now revealed the real reason behind the shocking decision. He also said that the show now 'lacks honesty'
Raghu Ram emerged as a force to reckon with on the small screen with Roadies, which he created and judged. The reality show became a rage among the younger audience with its unfiltered content and engaging twists. Despite Roadies¡¯ popularity. Raghu and Rajiv Lakshman¨C his brother¨C quit the show in 2014. This marked the end of a journey that started in 2003. In a recent interview, Raghu opened up about the tough decision and revealed the reason behind it.
Raghu Ram gets candid about quitting Roadies
Raghu Ram has finally revealed the real reason behind his decision to exit Roadies. During his recent appearance on the Untriggered with AminJaz podcast, he said that the channel behind the show asked him and his brother to be more aggressive with the participants.
¡°As you grow bigger, you feel the pressure to cater. I felt it; that¡¯s why I left Roadies. Rajiv and I walked off because there was too much interference. We were told to scream at people. It¡¯s either that, or you have to dance to their tune. It's a good problem because you are a success, but now you are no longer you. You belong to them,¡± he said.
Reflecting on his journey and his personality on the show, he said that Roadies helped him express his pent-up rage
"I was going through a f****d-up time where that guy (the Raghu on Roadies) was an extreme expression of my rage and relationship with society," added Raghu.
He further added that the show is no longer popular with the audience as it ¡®lacks honesty¡¯.
About Raghu's rise to fame
Raghu Ram rose to fame with Roadies in 2003. The show clicked with the audience with its unfiltered presentation and compelling tasks. After Roadies, Raghu tried to consolidate his standing in the entertainment industry with films such as Tees Maar Khan and Doctor. He also essayed a key role in Mechanic Rocky, starring Telugu actor Vishwak Sen.
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Roktim Rajpal is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Indiatimes. He has been an entertainment journalist for a decade. Roktim is a movie buff and specialises in covering South cinema and Bollywood. He also takes a keen interest in web series.
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