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GH News April 18, 2025 07:06 PM

Sometimes there are certain features of an actor that remain entrenched in the hearts of the audience. One of the veteran actors in Bollywood is still reminisced for one of his features part from his performance as an artist. He had worked in several hits and flops and with big movie stars as well. Today his son is also a popular face in the industry. The actor in focus is Suresh Oberoi who is regarded for his looks and a baritone voice.
Actor Who Refused to Imitate Amitabh Bachchan
Suresh Oberoi is recently making headlines after an old interview clip surfaced the internet. In the clip a young Oberoi can be seen wearing a cool attire with his summer shades on. When the interviewer asked about imitating Amitabh Bachchan he said with a smile Nahi bhai main kisiki copy nahi karta. Main toh Suresh Oberoi ki bhi dobaara copy nahi karta. (No I don’t copy anyone. I don’t even copy myself. Ek film me jaise ki agar dobaara koi film mile bhi…that kind of role attitude and dialogue delivery I keep it different.
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Suresh Oberois good voice had helped him get a start in career. He used to do radio shows and his charming physique earned him some modelling aspects as well in the late 1970s.
He made his Bollywood debut in 1977 with Jeevan Mukt. One role that makrked a milestone for him was the character of a police inspector in 1908 release Phir Wahi Raat. His notable works inlcude- Laawaris Namak Halal Kaamchor and Vidhata among others. He received National Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Mirch Masala in 1985.
He was last seen in Ranbir Kapoor Anil Kapoor Rashmika Mandanna starrer blockbuster Animal that was release in 2023. He essayed the character of Rajdheer Dodamal Singh aka Dadaji.
His son Vivek Oberoi made it big in the industry but now is mostly invested in his business ventures.