Akshay Oberoi says working with Manoj Bajpayee has been ‘a huge learning curve’

Akshay Oberoi said working with Manoj Bajpayee on their upcoming thriller was “a masterclass” and “a huge learning curve,” praising Bajpayee’s generosity and wisdom. Akshay also gears up for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

Mumbai: Actor Akshay Oberoi, who is set to share the screen with Manoj Bajpayee in an upcoming untitled thriller, said collaborating with the National Award-winning actor has been a “huge learning curve” for him.

Speaking about his experience, Akshay said working with Bajpayee has been nothing “short of a masterclass.”

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“He is truly a gem of a person – warm, humble, and incredibly generous as a co-actor. I have always looked up to him for the sheer honesty and intensity he brings to every role,” Akshay said.

“On set, I made it a point to keenly observe his process, the little nuances he adds, and the effortless way he breathes life into his characters. More than anything, I valued the conversations we had off-camera – the kind of advice he shared with me about acting and about life itself. He never made it feel like preaching, but every word carried so much weight and wisdom.”

He added that he took “all of it positively because it came from a place of genuine experience and kindness.”

“For me, this collaboration has been both a privilege and a huge learning curve, and I will carry these lessons with me throughout my career,” Akshay said.

The untitled thriller, which also stars Saqib Saleem, is currently in production.

Akshay’s upcoming release is Shashank Khaitan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra, Maniesh Paul, Rohit Saraf, and others. The film, the third installment of the Dulhania franchise, is slated to release on October 2.

Akshay made his acting debut as a child in the 2002 comedy-drama American Chai. His first leading role came in Rajshri Productions’ Isi Life Mein…! Afterward, he appeared on television, including Bejoy Nambiar’s MTV Rush (2012). Impressed by his work, Nambiar offered him the Tamil remake of the thriller Pizza.

Akshay has since earned praise for films like Laal Rang and Gurgaon.