Here's how Akshay Oberoi prepped for his role in 'Gaslight'

Akshay Oberoi

In a bid to prepare for the part of a man belonging to the royal family for Pavan Kirpalani's Gaslight, Akshay Oberoi dug his head into a bunch of mystery novels. "Those books included all the information I needed. I understood the perspective of both the victim and the murderer. And, since I have always been an avid reader, it was a bonus for me to have got this change," says the actor, adding that it was the genre of murder mysteries that led him to cultivate love for reading. "I was a big fan of the film Clue, directed by Jonathan Lynn, and starring Tim Curry. They made a board game based on it, and I used to play it all the time. Then I would try and create my own kind of whodunits with my friends," he says, adding that he admires the works of Agatha Christie and Stephen King.

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Kirpalani, says Oberoi, is among the most capable filmmakers to helm a movie belonging to this genre. "[My character], Rana, is a unique person, and comes from a different space. His personality has many shades. I had to study him, and what aspects made him unique and intriguing. I had a great time playing the part and collaborating with Pavan."

Oberoi joins Vikrant Massey and Sara Ali Khan in the film.