Overview

• Akshay Oberoi says casting directors did not know he was related to Vivek Oberoi and he never tried to benefit from the connection.
• He describes 'no real relationship' between the families and says he had no mentor, godfather, or industry guidance.
• He does not believe he lost roles because of Vivek Oberoi’s career troubles, noting no one ever said so to his face.
• As his visibility grows, he says journalists and past collaborators are only now realizing the family link.
• On the work front, Akshay’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is set for an October 2 theatrical release under Dharma Productions, while Vivek is currently shooting Masti 4 with its release date yet to be announced.