Here’s a fun little secret from the glittering world of films that most people never knew. Actor Akshay Oberoi, who you might have seen in many movies, recently spilled some beans. Turns out, he’s actually the cousin of well-known star Vivek Oberoi. But here’s the kicker: Akshay insists he’s never once used his famous relative’s name to get ahead in the tough movie business.
Akshay made headlines after talking about his family connections and his journey. He shared that hardly anyone in the industry, including those who hire actors, even knew he and Vivek were related. It seems he made a conscious choice to carve his own path.
A Quiet Journey, No Shortcuts
During a chat with the Free Press Journal, Akshay opened up about his personal and work life. He stated, “I can say this with total certainty: no one knew we were family.” He added that he never brought it up. “What would I gain from telling anyone?” he asked. He wanted to make it on his own merit, without any family favors.
A Relationship That Wasn’t Really There
What makes his story even more interesting, and a little sad, is how he described his bond with Vivek. Akshay admitted there wasn’t a “real relationship” between them. He couldn’t just call up his cousin and chat, like some families do. “I say this with sadness, not pride,” he explained. So, he simply focused on his own career journey, walking his own way.
Building a Career Without a Guide
Akshay was always sure he’d have to make it alone. He revealed he never had a mentor, a godfather, or anyone guiding him in the film world. Now, as he starts to see some success, people are connecting the dots. Journalists ask him about Vivek, and directors he’s worked with sometimes say, “Why didn’t you ever tell me?” To this, Akshay thinks, “What could I have told you? To share something, you need to have something there first, right?”
A Wish for Working Together
He also shared that his family and Vivek’s family never really got along. “Maybe we were just unlucky as a family,” he mused. He has a lot of respect for Vivek and his father, Suresh Oberoi, praising them as great actors. He feels proud to come from that acting background. Still, he wished they could have worked on projects together. “That would have been really fun,” he said.
Akshay Oberoi’s Career So Far
Akshay Oberoi first stepped into the acting world with Sooraj Barjatya’s film ‘Isi Life Mein’. Since then, he has built a reputation for varied roles. Fans can look forward to seeing him next in the upcoming movie ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’. This film is set to hit cinemas on October 2.