#fighter actor #akshayoberoi speaks about his decision to become an actor, working with Siddharth, Deepika, Hrithik in Fighter, what he learnt from facing multiple rejections, things that surprise him about the industry and more.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Akshay Oberoi talks about his home and designing the space
00:57 Akshay talks about the time he lived in the US
1:25 What was Akshay like as a child? The 'Fighter' actor shares
1:50 Akshay tells us the reason for his move to Mumbai
2:40 How did his parents react to his decision to move to Mumbai to become an actor?
3:14 Akshay tells us how he met his wife Jyoti
3:39 Akshay shares his son’s reaction after watching ‘Fighter’
4:07 "I want my son to know about the struggles we faced & not just see the recognitions" says Akshay
5:39 Akshay shares how his friend Imran Khan got him obsessed with coffee
6:03 - Akshay speaks about the houses he & his wife lived in before buying this place
7:30 Akshay shows us a room dedicated to his awards and souvenirs from projects, designed by his wife
7:57 Akshay shares the story of his first ever audition for Ketan Mehta
8:35 Akshay talks about giving 1000 auditions, and having about 47 credits to his name
9:28 What has been the most challenging part of Akshay’s journey in the last 14 years?
11:36 Akshay on whether Vivek Oberoi being his first cousin helped him get a foot in the industry
12:33 Akshay shows us his kid Avyaan’s room
13:54 “I wish it was just about the work, but we have to promote ourselves too” Akshay shares his thoughts on promoting himself
14:15 Does popularity translate to getting more work? Akshay weighs in
15:25 How did Akshay land a role in ‘Fighter’?
16:13 Akshay shares what he learnt from working with Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan
17:26 What still surprises Akshay about the film industry?18:26 Akshay shares his view on friendships in the industry
18:45 Akshay speaks about his friendship with Imran Khan
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