Akshay Oberoi speaks on his relationship with cousin Vivek Oberoi: There was no real relationship...

Akshay Oberoi is finally speaking up about something that’s long been speculated but never addressed — his relationship with cousin Vivek Oberoi. Despite sharing the same celebrated surname and being part of a film family, Akshay revealed that there’s little more than blood connecting them.

In a recent interview with The Free Press Journal, Akshay opened up about walking his path in the film industry alone. He made it clear that his career has been built from the ground up, without ever leaning on family ties or seeking favours.

"I think I’m saying this with a certain level of confidence because nobody knew we were related. Not even the casting people. Nobody knew. And I never used that to my benefit. I never said it because what would I get? It’s not like I could call and approach him either, you know. Unfortunately, I don’t say it with pride, I say it with sadness — that there was no real relationship. So, what would I call and ask him? I just went about my own way.”

While Vivek’s turbulent career might have cast a shadow, Akshay insists it never directly affected his own opportunities. What’s clear, though, is that he expected no help — and never got any either.