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In reality, no one is safe from Covid-19, says Raghu Ram
In an Instagram post, television host and producer Raghu Ram shared that he lost his close friend Abdul Rauf to coronavirus. Ram and his twin, Rajiv Lakshman both penned emotional goodbyes to their friend. Rauf started out as Ram’s driver and in 13 years, rose through the ranks to become the head of production at a content start-up.
Ram wrote, “...The grief I feel is indescribable, just like that of anyone who ever knew you. You came into my life in 2009 as Raju, my driver. But you surprised me with who you really were... A loving, honest, competent, hard working friend who had dreams, and the courage to go after them...”
Talking about his loss, Ram says, “He was like family to us and we are in shock. He had great inner strength, so it’s devastating that this has happened. He was 47, a non smoker, and a healthy guy, and this is a personal blow. He has been an integral part of our company. We learnt that his father, wife and he had tested positive but it is so tragic that he passed away three days after his dad did. His wife and three kids are now at home. If healthy people think that if they take care, they won’t be infected, they’re wrong. In reality, no one is safe from Covid-19. We all know the reality and yet, behave as if it won’t happen to us.”
Staying at home with his wife and young child, Ram points out that there’s lockdown fatigue setting in but we have to pull through. “We haven’t reached the plateau, so it will get worse before it gets better. I have a newborn, so we’re busy through the day. When one watches the news, you get a reality check as there are so many who are suffering,” he signs off.