Suresh Oberoi is a well-known Indian actor, voice artist, and politician. He is known for his work in Hindi, Kannada, French, and Telugu films. He started his career in radio shows, and till now he has worked in more than 100 films. Oberoi is a recipient of the 1987 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Suresh Oberoi was born in a Hindu family on 17 December 1946 in Quetta in the state of Balochistan, Pakistan. He was born to Anand Sarup Oberoi, a businessman, and Kartar Devi. After partition, he along with his family moved to Hyderabad where they started a chain of medical stores. In 1974, Suresh Oberoi married Yashodhara who belonged to Tamil Nadu. The couple is blessed with 2 children, son Vivek Oberoi, a well-known actor, and daughter Meghna Oberoi.
Suresh Oberoi Wiki/Bio
| Birth Name | Suresh Oberoi |
| Nick Name | Not Known |
| Age | (as in 2023) 77 Years |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Debut | • Film: Jeevan Mukt (1977) • TV: Dhadkan (2002) |
| Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birth Place | Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan |
| Date of Birth | 17 December 1946 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Golden Beach, Juhu, Mumbai |
| Home Town | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hobbies | Reading Newspaper, Watching Movies with Family, Writing Poetry |
Family |
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| Mother’s Name | Kartar Devi |
| Father’s Name | Anand Sarup Oberoi |
| Brother | • Krishnan Oberoi • Jagmohan Oberoi |
| Sister | Not Known |
Girlfriends/Affairs |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Marital Status, Wife and Children |
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| Wife/Spouse | Yashodhara Oberoi |
| Marriage Date | 1 August 1974 |
| Children | • Son- Vivek Oberoi (Actor) • Daughter- Meghna Oberoi (Singer, Painter)  |
Education |
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| School | St. George’s Grammar School, Hyderabad |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Brands Endorsed | • Lifebuoy Soap • Charminar Cigarette |
| Career Manager | Not Known |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements |
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| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in feet inches- 5’ 8” |
| Weight (Approx.) | in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs |
Figure Measurements |
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| Chest Size | 42 inches |
| Biceps Size | 13 inches |
| Waist Size | 36 inches |
Extra Ordinary Features |
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| Race / Ethnicity | Hindu |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| S*xual Orientation | Straight |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | 9 US |
Style Quotient |
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| Car Collection | • Mercedes SUV Gifted By Vivek Oberoi • Mahindra Thar |
Favourite Things |
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| Favourite Food | Not Known |
| Favourite Actors | Akshay Kumar, Govinda |
| Favorite Film | Raja Hindustani (1996) |
| Favourite Sport | White |
| Controversies | Not Known |
Life Journey
Suresh Oberoi completed his schooling at St. George’s Grammar School. Oberoi was swimming and Tennis champion during school days and even as a Boy Scout won the President’s Award. After his father’s death when Oberoi was just completed high school, he, along with his brother, continued running his pharmacy chain.
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In the early 1970s, due to his keen interest in acting and drama by having a good voice, he got entry into radio shows and stage shows, prompting him to audit the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. Oberoi’s prior radio program experience and his well-received voice retained him moving and his links with advertising agencies started to him being picked up as a model for Lifebuoy soaps and Charminar cigarettes, making him one of the leading models by the late 1970s.
Suresh Oberoi Net Worth
Suresh Oberoi has an estimated net worth of $9 millions.
| Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | $9 Million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $8 Million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | Under Review |
| Annual Salary | Under Review |
| Income Source | Actor, Model |
Career
In late 1977 Suresh Oberoi made his debut with Jeevan Mukt. Oberoi did a lead role in the movie Ek Baar Phir in 1980, but the movie was not commercially successful. Later he was part of the radio show Mukaddar Ka Sikandar. Then he acquired character roles in Ek Baar Kaho, Kartavya, Khanjar, and Surraksha between 1979-80, which were commercially successful.
Oberoi gained further recognition nationally for his supporting character as a Police Inspector Sharma in the 1980 movie Phir Wahi Raat, starring Rajesh Khanna. In the year 1981, then he got the chance to do Laawaris, which brought him a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor in Supporting Role. Some of his acts, as little supporting roles that made a large impact, came in movies such as Kaamchor, Namak Halal, and Vidhata.
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After this little works, Oberoi got an offer to star as the lead actor in B. R. Chopra’s Mazdoor, co-starring with Dilip Kumar. Oberoi’s best appearance as a character artist came in Awaaz, a 1984 movie starring Rajesh Khanna and directed by Shakti Samanta, where he portrayed the role of Police Inspector Amit Gupta.
Since 1984, Suresh Oberoi constantly kept getting good roles in movies including Kanoon Kya Karega, Ek Nai Paheli, Sharabi, Bepanaah, Aeitbaar, and Jawab. He won National Award for Best Supporting Actor for his appearance in Mirch Masala in the year 1985. His performances in movies including Dacait, Palay Khan, the Telugu film Marana Mrudangam, Do Qaidi, Tezaab, Parinda, Aaj Ka Arjun, Mujrim, Tiranga, Pyar Ka Devta, Vijaypath, Anari, Masoom, Soldier, Raja Hindustani, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya, Safari, Lajja, Gadar Ek Prem Katha, and 23 March 1931 Shaheed were praised by the fans.
Thereafter, till the early 2000s, Oberoi emerged on average in 4-5 movies per year. In 2004, Suresh Oberoi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a primary member.
Movies List |
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| 1977 | Jeevan Mukt |
| 1978 | Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastan |
| 1979 | Surakshaa Kartavya Kala Patthar |
| 1980 | Pyaara Dushman Phir Wohi Raat Morcha Khanjar Ek Baar Phir Ek Baar Kaho |
| 1981 | Shradhanjali Saajan Ki Saheli Raksha Naari Main Aur Mera Haathi Lawaaris Haqdaar |
| 1982 | Vidhaata Tumhare Bina Teri Meri Kahani Taqdeer Ka Badshah Patthar Ki Lakeer Namak Halaal Kaamchor Johny I Love You Aagman |
| 1983 | Rishta Kagaz Ka Mazdoor Jeena Hai Pyar Mein Hero Ghungroo Coolie |
| 1984 | Zindagi Jeene Ke Liye Sharaabi Mujhe Shakti Do Kanoon Kya Karega Grahasthi Ghar Ek Mandir Gangvaa Ek Nai Paheli Ek Din Bahu Ka Awaaz Aagaman |
| 1985 | Surkhiyaan Ramkali Raahi Badal Gaye Phul Debi Mirch Masala Jawaab Grahasthi Ek Daku Shaher Mein Dekha Pyar Tumhara Bepanah Aitbaar |
| 1986 | Zindagani Triveni Swarthi Panchvati Palay Khan Mazloom Main Balwan Jwala Dilwaala Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai Amma Aag Aur Shola |
| 1987 | Wahem Thikana Tera Karam Mera Dharam Saat Saal Baad Naam O Nishan Itihaas Insaaf Dil Tujh Ko Diya Dacait Kaal Chakra |
| 1988 | Tezaab Shoorveer Aakhri Muqabla Mulzim Mohabbat Ke Dushman Marana Mrudangam Khoon Baha Ganga Mein Kaal Chakra Dharam Yudh Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai |
| 1989 | Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga Rakhwala Ranjeet Parinda Mujrim Manika, une vie plus tard Kasam Suhag Ki Do Qaidi Daata Apna Desh Paraye Log Andhergardi Aakhri Muqabla |
| 1990 | Sailaab Panchavati Kali Ganga Halaat C.I.D. Aaj Ka Arjun |
| 1991 | Sadhu Sant Pucca Badmash Pyar Ka Devta Numbri Aadmi Kasam Kali Ki Jeene Ki Sazaa Jaan Ki Kasam Iraada Inspector Dhanush Fateh Deshwasi Dastoor |
| 1992 | Zindagi Ek Juaa Tirangaa Kis Mein Kitna Hai Dum Indira Dil Ka Kya Kasoor Apradhi Abhi Abhi |
| 1993 | Santaan Pratimurti Pardesi Khoon Ka Sindoor Gardish Game Dhartiputra Bhookamp Anari Aasoo Bane Angaarey |
| 1994 | Vijaypath Suhaag Kranti Kshetra Gopi Kishan Dilbar |
| 1995 | Suraksha Raghuveer Meri Mohabbat Mera Naseeba Kismat Jai Vikranta Diya Aur Toofan Dilbar Anokhi Chal |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani Masoom Jaan Himmat Ajay |
| 1997 | Suraj Prithvi Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhutha Lahu Ke Do Rang |
| 1998 | Surviving Sabu Soldier Puraido: Unmei no toki Khote Sikkey Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger 2001: Do Hazaar Ek |
| 1999 | Sautela Safari |
| 2000 | Khauff |
| 2001 | Shirdi Sai Baba Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Moksha: Salvation Lajja Kaala Mandir Hum Ho Gaye Aapke Gadar: Ek Prem Katha Dal: The Gang Asoka |
| 2002 | Raat Ke Saudagar Deewangee 23rd March 1931: Shaheed |
| 2003 | Yeh Dil Talaash: The Hunt Begins… |
| 2005 | Socha Na Tha |
| 2009 | World Cupp 2011 Karma Aur Holi |
| 2013 | Attahasa |
| 2019 | Kabir Singh Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi PM Narendra Modi |
Facts About Suresh Oberoi
- Does Suresh Oberoi drink alcohol?: No
- Does Suresh Oberoi smoke?: No
- Oberoi follows the principles of great spiritualist Sri Ravi Shankar.
- His acting in the drama movie Lawaaris gave him a nomination for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.
- In the early 1980s, Oberoi modified his surname from ‘Uberoi’ to ‘Oberoi’ after someone advised him from the cinema industry.
- In the year 1984, Oberoi was nominated for his outstanding performance in the film Ghar Ek Mandir at Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- Oberoi has also engaged in some sessions of Brahma Kumaris, starring BK Shivani.
- He was given the role of Baji Rao II in an Indian classic biographical movie Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, which is based on the story of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi.
FAQs
No. Suresh Oberoi is a well-known Indian actor who mainly performs in Bollywood films. On the other side, Oberoi Hotels are managed by EIH Ltd.
That was a time of monopoly of the Indian film industry. Only some actors choose what people require despite there were lots of multitalented artists in Bollywood. They had no option so the character of paying what is taken by them, Mr. Suresh Oberoi also takes that way to survive and doesn’t get admiration for his acting.
77 years (17 December 1946)
Vivek Oberoi (Actor).
