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In this rare and compelling interview, actor Vivek Oberoi reflects on his powerful performance as Keshu Firangi in Vishal Bhardwaj’s acclaimed film "Omkara". He discusses how the narration by Vishal Bhardwaj immediately drew him into the world of the film, praising the director’s exceptional storytelling craft and the way he built layered, rooted characters. Vivek speaks candidly about the criticism “Omkara” initially received for being too Indianized or compared with international works, and how the team transformed it into a uniquely Indian cinematic masterpiece. He also shares insights on his character Keshu Firangi—a fearless, bahubali-like presence whom villagers admired and feared. Known as the only English-speaking man in the village, Keshu earned the nickname “Firangi.” Vivek furth
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