Suresh Oberoi struggled for son Vivek’s debut: ‘Went door to door, spoke to RGV’

Suresh Oberoi, father of actor Vivek Oberoi, struggled to help his son land his first film role. In a recent interview, Suresh revealed that he went door to door with Vivek's pictures, often taking on the role himself, to secure a part for his son in Ram Gopal Varma's 2002 film Company. The actor-production duo met at the time, with RGV keen to watch Vivek perform on tape. Suresh recalled that Vivek had an acting tape from his institute and, upon watching it, was impressed by his son's talent.

Vivek, however, had a different perspective on his debut film. In an earlier interview with India Today, he maintained that he secured Company based on his own merit and talent. He claimed to have gone by the name Vivek Anand and endured numerous auditions, facing rejections for almost two years before landing the role. Vivek even admitted that Ram Gopal Varma initially rejected him due to his polished appearance, leading him to rent a space in a nearby slum where a struggling photographer helped him secure the role.