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Suresh Oberoi says he struggled to launch son Vivek’s career
Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has said he went door to door with his son Vivek's photographs to get him a break in Bollywood. In an interview with Nidhi Vasandani's YouTube channel, Suresh…
Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has said he went door to door with his son Vivek's photographs to get him a break in Bollywood. In an interview with Nidhi Vasandani's YouTube channel, Suresh said he struggled for Vivek again, carrying his pictures to offices. He recalled working with filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma at the time, who was scouting for an actor for the 2002 film Company. RGV came home to watch Vivek's acting tape and was impressed, Suresh said.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both Times of India and NDTV report Suresh Oberoi's account of helping his son's debut, framing it as a father's supportive effort. Times of India, however, also gives space to Vivek's earlier, conflicting account in which he claimed he got the role on his own merit, even dropping his surname. This inclusion adds nuance: the story is not just about a father's pride but also about a son's insistence on independence. NDTV omits this tension entirely, presenting only the warm paternal narrative. A careful reader should note that both versions coexist, and the truth likely combines Suresh's legwork with Vivek's own persistence. Next to watch: whether Vivek's role in the upcoming Ramayana film draws renewed attention to this family story.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), ndtv.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
