Grill Mill: Vivek Oberoi

May 06, 2010 02:21 pm | Updated 02:23 pm IST

Vivek Oberoi. Photo:Sushil Kumar Verma

Vivek Oberoi. Photo:Sushil Kumar Verma

For someone from Bollywood, you seem to love Tamil cinema…

Yes, I love Tamil cinema very much. I have acted in the Hindi version of Tamil hits such as Alaipayuthe ( Saathiya) and Ayutha Ezhuthu ( Yuva ). I would love to act in Tamil films and also in bi-linguals or multi-linguals. My wish might come true soon.

Which heroine do you like from Tamil Nadu?

Trisha. I have seen some of her films and she looks good on the screen. She is doing a Hindi film now. I wish to act with her soon.

What about marriage?

I want to marry a girl from Tamil Nadu as I have deep roots here. My mother is here and I often come to Chennai. The women of Tamil Nadu are very talented and I have a lot of respect for them. I do not mind going in for an arranged marriage.

You have started a new project to do social service?

I am involved with various charity organisations and my new project is called Devi. We support nearly 1,200 children; they study and live in the same place. I wish to support more deserving children. The number might go up to at least 3,000 before next year. And the work I'm engaged in is not for any mileage or publicity. I do it for my satisfaction.

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