Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 12: Actor Vivek Oberoi has reacted to cousin Akshay Oberoi’s recent comments which hinted at distance between their families. Clarifying the matter, Vivek said the remarks were “misinterpreted” and stressed the strong bond they continue to share.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Vivek explained, “I did ask him myself what happened and what this interview was about. He said, ‘No, it’s been misinterpreted,’ but it’s best that he speaks for himself. As far as I’m concerned, I love Akshay and I am very proud of what he has done. As a family, we are always there for each other’s birthdays. They come to our house on Diwali or my parents’ anniversary. We have a lot of celebrations together and great memories of growing up.”

The Saathiya actor also lauded Akshay’s independent journey in Bollywood. “The one thing which is true, and I’m very proud of him for, is that he has made his path his own way, just like I did. I never had any uncle, aunt, chacha, taya, mama saying, ‘I’m going to launch you.’ Whatever I am today, I’ve worked hard, and God’s been kind. The same goes for Akshay—every bit of success he has is well deserved because he earned it on his own merit.”

Vivek pointed out that while their professional trajectories have been different, both careers reflect perseverance and determination. Vivek rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like Company and Saathiya, while Akshay steadily carved his niche with versatile roles, most recently in Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter. Akshay’s upcoming project includes Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan.

Reaffirming their family closeness, Vivek concluded, “Akshay has achieved everything on his own merit, and I am very proud of it.”