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Public records list Akshay Oberoi as a television actor. Akshay Oberoi was born on January 1, 1985 in Lucknow, Lucknow district, India. That works out to 41 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Johns Hopkins University.
My Take
Akshay Oberoi is a fascinating crossover figure. A Johns Hopkins graduate who could have chosen almost any safe profession instead committed to acting from childhood, which tells me a lot about his conviction. Working in Hindi cinema while drawing critical acclaim suggests he's betting on craft rather than just charm. What interests me is the bicultural fluency he embodies—someone equally at home navigating two worlds tends to bring unusual texture to performances. He strikes me as the kind of actor who quietly widens the range of what Indian films attempt, and I'll be watching where that ambition takes him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Akshay Oberoi
- Name (Japanese)
- アクシャイ・オベロイ
- Reading
- あくしゃい・おべろい
- Born
- January 1, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Lucknow, Lucknow district, India
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Johns Hopkins University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akshay%20Oberoi
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4701813
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Akshay Oberoi born?
Born January 1, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Akshay Oberoi from?
Akshay Oberoi is from Lucknow, Lucknow district, India.
What does Akshay Oberoi do?
Akshay Oberoi works as actor, television actor.
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