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India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
From radio shows to Bollywood, Suresh Oberoi gets candid about his film industry journey
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has left an indelible mark on Bollywood with his versatility, deep voice and commanding screen presence. The actor who has played significant roles in a number of films, gaining critical acclaim and popularity among audiences of all ages opened up about his journey in the industry and the challenges he overcame to make his place in Bollywood. Speaking to ANI, he recalled his early days and love for acting, saying, 'Since I was seven years old, I had this hobby. At home, my mother and father had given me a lot of music, dance, and every family member had to take a hobby and a sport. So, I was a swimmer, and at home, I used to do a little bit of drama, and I used to play the violin. I chose music. Then I stopped playing the violin, took up guitar, and when school was over, I took up tennis.' He added, 'At the age of 7, I heard on the radio, on All India Radio, the programme of children, every Wednesday or something. I don't remember. So, I reached there. The house was big. So, they asked, what is your name? I said Suresh. So, I started from there, and after All India Radio, stage kiya school mein (I staged in school). He continued, 'After school, I met a friend in college who was a fan of Dev Anand. So, we used to mimic Dev Anand. We used to watch a movie, and from start to end, we used to mimic his dialogues. So, I started from there. I used to mimic Dev Anand on stage too. So, after that, I thought, why not do a professional stage? So, I joined a group. Everyone liked it a lot...' In the early 1970s, due to his interest in acting and a good voice, he gained entry into radio shows and stage plays, prompting him to attend the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. 'I got admission into a film from there, my confidence, increased so much, on top of that, in radio, I got praise, then, confidence kept increasing,' he shared. His debut came in late 1977 with Jeevan Mukt. He played lead roles in films such as Ek Baar Phir (1980). Later, he appeared on the radio program Mukaddar Ka Sikandar. From 1979 to 1980, he took on character roles in commercially popular films such as Kartavya, Ek Baar Kaho, Surraksha, and Khanjar. 'I came to Bombay (Mumbai) on 14th March, 1977. I found a small room in front of Amitabh Bachchan's house. It was closed. There was no balcony. There was a small bathroom. There was a small kitchen... When I saw it, I thought of buying a stove... I am from a rich family and my wife also... I had to ask for kerosene from the watchman there...I had brought some utensils from home and used them. ' In 1981, he got the opportunity to do Laawaris, which earned him a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor in Supporting Role. Some of his performances, as small supporting roles that made a huge impact, came in films like Namak Halal, Kaamchor, and Vidhata. He recalled 'Laawaris' as the first film that gave him success. Among his best performances is his role in 'Awaaz', a 1984 film directed by Shakti Samanta and starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead. In it, he essays the role of Police Inspector Amit Gupta. For his performance in 'Ghar Ek Mandir', he received another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. (ANI)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suresh Oberoi gets candid about his rise from Radio to Bollywood stardom
Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has left an indelible mark on Bollywood with his versatility, deep voice and commanding screen presence. The actor who has played significant roles in a number of films, gaining critical acclaim and popularity among audiences of all ages opened up about his journey in the industry and the challenges he overcame to make his place in Bollywood. Speaking to ANI, he recalled his early days and love for acting, saying, "Since I was seven years old, I had this hobby. At home, my mother and father had given me a lot of music, dance, and every family member had to take a hobby and a sport. So, I was a swimmer, and at home, I used to do a little bit of drama, and I used to play the violin. I chose music. Then I stopped playing the violin, took up guitar, and when school was over, I took up tennis. " He added, "At the age of 7, I heard on the radio, on All India Radio, the programme of children, every Wednesday or something. I don't remember. So, I reached there. The house was big. So, they asked, what is your name? I said Suresh. So, I started from there, and after All India Radio, stage kiya school mein (I staged in school). He continued, "After school, I met a friend in college who was a fan of Dev Anand. So, we used to mimic Dev Anand. We used to watch a movie, and from start to end, we used to mimic his dialogues. So, I started from there. I used to mimic Dev Anand on stage too. So, after that, I thought, why not do a professional stage? So, I joined a group. Everyone liked it a lot..." In the early 1970s, due to his interest in acting and a good voice, he gained entry into radio shows and stage plays, prompting him to attend the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. "I got admission into a film from there, my confidence, increased so much, on top of that, in radio, I got praise, then, confidence kept increasing," he shared. His debut came in late 1977 with Jeevan Mukt. He played lead roles in films such as Ek Baar Phir (1980). Later, he appeared on the radio program Mukaddar Ka Sikandar. From 1979 to 1980, he took on character roles in commercially popular films such as Kartavya, Ek Baar Kaho, Surraksha, and Khanjar. "I came to Bombay (Mumbai) on 14th March, 1977. I found a small room in front of Amitabh Bachchan's house. It was closed. There was no balcony. There was a small bathroom. There was a small kitchen... When I saw it, I thought of buying a stove... I am from a rich family and my wife also... I had to ask for kerosene from the watchman there...I had brought some utensils from home and used them. " In 1981, he got the opportunity to do Laawaris, which earned him a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor in Supporting Role. Some of his performances, as small supporting roles that made a huge impact, came in films like Namak Halal, Kaamchor, and Vidhata. He recalled "Laawaris" as the first film that gave him success. Among his best performances is his role in 'Awaaz', a 1984 film directed by Shakti Samanta and starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead. In it, he essays the role of Police Inspector Amit Gupta. For his performance in 'Ghar Ek Mandir', he received another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi lauds Operation Sindoor, says no
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 (ANI): Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi has lauded Operation Sindoor, India's recent military strike against terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation, carried out on May 7, was in response to the April 22 terror attack in the Pahalgam region. While speaking to ANI, Oberoi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his anger towards Pakistan, referring to it as an 'enemy nation.' 'You are calling the country (Pakistan) our neighbor, but I would call it our enemy nation... Should we call it a terrorist nation? Hats off to Modi ji for doing what he had promised. The women who have lost their husbands in the (Pahalgam) attack should be given a lot of respect for the sacrifice they have made for this nation... This is not a ceasefire, but just a pause,' said the actor. The actor also shared that he does not want any Pakistani artists or sports matches to be allowed in the country. He said, 'I don't want any singer, actor, or any Pakistani to be here, even for a cricket match. We should be ashamed of calling them.' Meanwhile, the film 'Abir Gulaal,' which stars Indian actress Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, was not released in India as planned on May 9, 2025. It was said to be a comeback project after a hiatus of nearly nine years. Khan, a Pakistani national, was previously banned from working in India following the 2016 Uri attack. His last Bollywood appearance was in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces also effectively responded to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. Operation Sindoor killed over 100 terrorists. (ANI)
