Actor Akshay Oberoi, known for portraying challenging characters, recently opened up about the importance of representation and inclusion in the Indian entertainment industry. Reflecting on his role as a queer character in Inside Edge Season 3, Akshay shared his thoughts on playing non-heteronormative roles and the lack of open acknowledgment from Bollywood toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Akshay Oberoi opens up about playing queer roles: “Bollywood doesn’t acknowledge it, but a lot of love and fandom we get is from the queer community”
In a heartfelt statement, Akshay Oberoi said, “Bollywood doesn’t acknowledge it, but a lot of the love and fandom we get is actually from the queer community and we should acknowledge that. They have been a massive part of our support system as artists. As someone who truly values love and identity in all forms, I’ve never been bothered about the sexuality of my characters. For me, it’s about telling human stories, and every human deserves to be seen.”
In Inside Edge Season 3, Akshay Oberoi played a closeted queer cricketer. “I wasn’t shy or disgusted to play that character,” he emphasized. “On the contrary, it was overwhelming and fulfilling to step into a role that carried so much internal conflict and courage. It’s easy to play parts that fall into the typical hero template. But when you get an opportunity to play a character that challenges societal norms, you grow not just as an actor, but as a person. Everyone deserves the right to be comfortable in their own skin.”
As conversations around inclusion and authentic representation gain momentum in the Indian entertainment space, Oberoi has taken on roles that reflect these themes and has spoken about the need for acknowledgment and respect for the communities that support the industry.
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