Does Vivek Oberoi consider himself as his father Suresh Oberoi's 'shadow' in a heartfelt birthday tribute?
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Mumbai, Dec 17 (NationPress) Actor Vivek Oberoi expressed that he considers himself to be the 'shadow' of his father Suresh Oberoi in a touching birthday tribute.
The 'Mast' actor conveyed that while he has never felt daunted by Bollywood, his primary worry was to meet the incredible legacy established by his father, whose unique style and charm are unparalleled.
Vivek wished his father on his special day, stating, "The film industry never intimidated me. But what truly kept me awake at night was stepping into the shoes I was meant to fill. @oberoi_suresh the stylish, captivating actor whose dialogues resonated and roles radiated such intense strength, I was incredibly anxious! (sic)."
The 'Saathiya' actor went on to reveal a little secret, noting that while many perceive him to be a mama's boy, he considers himself to be his father's shadow.
"On your special day, I want to convey that although I tell everyone I am a mama’s boy, I hope you understand that I am truly my dad’s shadow. Everything I’ve learned, I learned from you. Who I am today is because of you," Vivek added.
A proud son, he also shared his feelings about being recognized because of his father. He expressed, "And when people recognize me due to how you’ve impacted their lives with your infinite grace and love, there is no one prouder than me on this planet. I love you. Happy Birthday, Dad."
Vivek's affectionate birthday message also featured glimpses from his father Suresh's cinematic journey. In the video, Suresh was heard stating during an interview, "I do not copy anyone. In fact, I do not even copy Suresh Oberoi."
Suresh made his acting debut in 1977 with "Jeevan Mukt". Following this, he took on lead roles in films like "Ek Baar Phir"; however, they did not meet expectations.
Later, he portrayed character roles in projects such as "Kartavya", "Ek Baar Kaho", "Surraksha", and "Khanjar".