Personal Profile About Akshay Oberoi
Akshay Oberoi is an Indian-American actor born on January 1, 1985. He grew up in New Jersey in the United States. He studied Theatre Arts and Economics at Johns Hopkins University and later trained in acting in New York and Los Angeles. After a small role in American Chai, Akshay Oberoi moved to India and worked in theatre with Makrand Deshpande before getting his first lead Hindi film role in Isi Life Mein in 2010. He later appeared in films and series including Pizza, Gurgaon, Kaalakaandi, Illegal, The Broken News, Fighter, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, and Toxic. He is the son of Krishan Oberoi, nephew of Suresh Oberoi, and first cousin of Vivek Oberoi. Akshay Oberoi is married to Jyothi Vynatheya, and they have a son named Avyaan. His current projects also include King with Shah Rukh Khan.
Akshay Oberoi Wife
Akshay Oberoi wife is Jyothi Vynatheya. The two knew each other from their school years at Newark Academy in New Jersey and later got married in 2011. Akshay Oberoi has often spoken about the support Jyothi gave him when acting work was difficult to find, and she was earning while he continued trying to get roles. They have a son named Avyaan, who was born in April 2017. In a 2025 interview, Akshay Oberoi called Jyothi the most inspiring woman in his life and spoke about what he has learned from watching her manage her career and family.
Akshay Oberoi Father
Akshay Oberoi father is Krishan Oberoi, also written as Krishnan Oberoi in some sources. He is the brother of veteran Hindi film actor Suresh Oberoi. Krishan lives in the United States and has been described as an artist, educator, and entrepreneur. Akshay Oberoi grew up in the US before moving to India to work in films. His family connection with the Oberois was known, but Akshay Oberoi has said he entered the film industry without using it to get acting opportunities.
Akshay Oberoi Age
Akshay Oberoi age is 41 years. He was born on January 1, 1985. He studied Theatre Arts and Economics at Johns Hopkins University before taking further acting training in New York and Los Angeles. Akshay Oberoi later moved to India and worked in theatre before getting his first lead Hindi film role in Isi Life Mein in 2010. His career later included films such as Gurgaon, Laal Rang, Kaalakaandi, Fighter, and Toxic, along with web series including Illegal and The Broken News.
Akshay Oberoi and Vivek Oberoi
Akshay Oberoi and Vivek Oberoi are first cousins because their fathers, Krishan and Suresh Oberoi, are brothers. Akshay Oberoi said in 2025 that the two sides of the family had been distant and that Vivek did not help him get started in films. He also said there was no disrespect between them and that he wished they had been closer. Vivek later gave his side and said he loves Akshay Oberoi, is proud of his work, and has good memories of family gatherings and growing up together. Both have spoken positively about Akshay Oberoi making his own way in the industry.
Akshay Oberoi Net Worth
Akshay Oberoi net worth has not been confirmed by a reliable financial publication or through public financial records. Figures given by celebrity wealth websites should be treated as estimates because Akshay Oberoi has not publicly disclosed his total assets or earnings. Most of Akshay Oberoi’s earnings come from his work in films, television, and web series. He has also talked about the difficult years early in his career when regular acting work was hard to find. His recent films include Fighter, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, and Toxic, where he plays Tony.