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Veteran Actor Suresh Oberoi's Relentless Push for Son Vivek's Film Debut
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 07:38 AM
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Suresh Oberoi disclosed that he knocked on numerous doors and even approached director Ram Gopal Varma to secure a debut role for his son Vivek.
Veteran Bollywood actor Suresh Oberoi revealed that his son Vivek's entry into films was not easy, requiring persistent effort from the senior star.
He said that despite his own standing in the industry, he had to start from scratch to create an opportunity for his son.
Oberoi recounted that he went door to door, meeting producers, casting directors and other insiders, hoping someone would give Vivek a break.
Among the many contacts he pursued was filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, with whom he discussed the possibility of a debut role for his son.
These sustained efforts, Oberoi believes, eventually paved the way for Vivek's first on‑screen appearance.
He said that despite his own standing in the industry, he had to start from scratch to create an opportunity for his son.
Oberoi recounted that he went door to door, meeting producers, casting directors and other insiders, hoping someone would give Vivek a break.
Among the many contacts he pursued was filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, with whom he discussed the possibility of a debut role for his son.
These sustained efforts, Oberoi believes, eventually paved the way for Vivek's first on‑screen appearance.