Vivek Oberoi reveals Akshay Kumar helped him get work when he was being boycotted in Bollywood: 'He gave a practical, simple solution, which...'

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who recently impressed everyone with his portrayal in Rohit Shetty’s Indian Police Force, revealed that Akshay Kumar helped him after he was boycotted by a certain section of Bollywood.

Vivek vented out his feelings and Akshay heard everything patiently. “‘Bata kya problem chal rahi hai teri life mein?’ he asked me and then let me vent out, air my problems, pain. He heard me patiently and said, ‘I can help you with a positive mindset. There are several shows going on, and you have blockbuster songs. I am shooting a lot, so I can’t do these shows, but whatever enquiries come to me, I will divert it to you. You do it.’

“Who does that! Because of that I started getting back on stage, fans started cheering and a good positive energy was around me. My frustration was I was doing hit films, was getting awards, but why was I not getting work. Why was I getting boycotted like this? He didn’t say I will stand up with you, fight this war against this lobby. He gave a practical, simple solution, which gave me money, good feeling, love and a lot of fun,” Vivek said in an interview with Mirchi Plus.

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In the interaction, he showered praises on his _Krrish 3_ costar Hrithik Roshan and said, “He is such a perfectionist. He is so crazy, committed, dedicated. I spent so much time with him during the shoot. He would wake up, go to the gym, read the script, prep, monitor the set, check if every shot is perfect. Respect to the director and action director, but I would quietly even ask him if the shot was good or if I should ask for one more take. His observation and commitment is to another level.”

The Shootout At Lokhandwala star also praised Shah Rukh Khan and added, “I am a big SRK fan, have always been since I was in college. I have loved his movies, love the way he has a take on everything, whether it is cinema or life. I had the good fortune of knowing him as a friend, a well wisher and guide, He has given me nothing but love. He is a megastar but has no air. He took time for AbRam, and was sitting on the floor with the kids, teachers and parents. What a chill person.”